How to Get to Bangkok Pro Venues by Public Transport
Please note that going by bus across Bangkok is not for everyone. It can be hot, slow, and frustrating. However, it is also extremely cheap and provides the opportunity to see new places and catch up with reading or listening to music and podcasts.
The recommended
app is Viabus which on many routes allows those waiting at a stop to see how
far away their next service is through real-time information.
An excellent guide to Bangkok buses can be read about here.
MRT and BTS are the modern train systems which are increasing in number across the city. An excellent guide and explanation can be sourced here.
Please take care when walking and be sure to take on plenty of liquids.
A Guide to the Pro Venues in 2024-25
Wongprachanukun Stadium, Assumption College, Thonburi. Bus 91 from Sanum Luang (Opposite the Supreme Court) to the college entrance. Journey 62 stops. Sunam Luang can be reached from Times Square in Sukhumvit on buses 2 / 3-1. A journey of 20 stops.
72nd Anniversary Stadium, Minburi. From Minburi Bus Depot buses 131 / 1-46 to stop Opposite Khumklao Road, a journey of 16 stops, then 30 minutes’ walk down Khumklao Road. Alternatively taxi from Minburi or Lat Krabang Airport Link railway station.
Chalerm Phrakiat Bang Mod Stadium, Thung Khru. (72nd Anniversary Stadium, Minburi until 2025) Bus 75 / 4-13 from Hua Lamphun MRT station to Bangmod Stadium stop. Journey 48 stops.
Thammasat Stadium, Rangsit. Bus 59 or 1-8 from Victory Monument (25 stops) The bus goes via Lak Si and Zeer Rangsit. Or 501 / 1-53 from Asok BTS, which is 31 stops. After the game, the stop on the main road outside the front of the campus is required Opposite TU Dome.
BG Stadium, Pathum Thani. Bus 538 / 1-24E to Wat Khian Khet from Victory Monument (48 stops). The bus goes via Lak Si and Zeer Rangsit. After the game, cross the footbridge for the return bus. It is worth checking out the club's social media as shuttle buses run between the stadium and Khu Kot BTS station.
Chulalongkorn University Stadium. MRT to Samyan. Leave by Mitrtown exit. Then a 10-minute walk along Rama IV Road and then right along Soi Chulalongkorn 9.
Customs United/Samut Prakan City
Lad Krabang 54 Stadium, Samut Prakan. Airport Link Train to Lat Krabang from the city. From outside there are songthaews which go to the top of Lat Krabang 54. Also, songthaews from there to outside the stadium, though not regular. Taxi is possibly the best alternative from the station and back.
Bangkok University Stadium, Rangsit. Bus 510 / 1-19 from Victory Monument, which is 62 stops. Then a 20-minute walk from the university campus to the stadium.
Kasem Bundit University, Rom Klao, Minburi. Airport Link Train to Lat Krabang where plentiful vans and songthaews travel along Rom Klao Road to outside the university campus gates. Alternatively, Minburi station on the MRT Pink Line is a 25-minute walk away.
Insee Chantarasatit Stadium. BTS to Kasetsart University and then a 20-minute walk through the campus, or alight at Bang Khen on the Dark Red Line from Bang Sue. A slightly shorter walk to the stadium from that direction. There is a small open gate at the foot of the steps which is a shortcut to the university over a khlong footbridge bridge.
Thunderdome Stadium, Pak Kret, Nonthaburi. There is an express van, number 86, from Victory Monument on the Phahon Yothin side to Impact Arena which saves much time as it only stops 3 times and uses the tollway. Another option is the slow 166 bus, which is an option after a game to go as far as Si Rat MRT on the Pink Line, where it is wise to change at Wat Phra Sri Mahathat for the BTS into the city. The stadium will have a station on the Pink Line in a year or two when the spur is completed.
Nonthaburi Province Stadium. Bang Phlu is on the MRT Purple Line. From there it’s either a 3.2km walk or taxi ride. There are both Songthaews and bus 127 / 2-19 down Ban Kruai -Soi Noi Road. Alight at Donprom Market followed by a 10-minute walk.
North Bangkok University Stadium. Follow the same advice as for BG Pathum United but alight at the stop of the same name. There are occasional courtesy large buggies with transport from the entrance by the 7/11 to the stadium and back at full-time.
Boonyachinda Stadium. There are several options which include the Dark Red Line to Thung Song Hong followed by a 25-minute walk. Alternatively, it is a similar distance stroll from BTS Bang Bua which offers the opportunity to see real Bangkok village communities.
PAT Stadium. MRT Khlong Toei Exit 1 and go back on oneself and head down Rama IV Road. It’s just over a 10-minute walk to the stadium. Likewise, for MRT Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre. Follow the exit towards Khlong Toei Market and then turn right on Sunthonkosa Road from where the floodlights are visible. Alternatively, a taxi from the Sukhumvit/Asoke area of town.
Thupatemi Stadium. BTS Yæk Kor Por Aor then any bus from outside for a 10-minute ride to the Before Lam Luk Ka Junction stop, a total of 12 stops. Then over the footbridge going on to cross Lam Ku Ka Road by the market.
Bangkok Thonburi University Stadium. MRT Phasi Charoen and then the 91 extra bus from outside, to Bangkok Thonburi University. Buses are every 30 minutes or the 4-57 service, both for a total of 35 stops.
Samut Prakan Stadium. Bus 133 / 3-15 from BTS Ekkamai. 79 stops before alighting outside the main stand at the stadium. Those with access to the MRT Yellow Line can jump aboard at Seacon Square having left the train at Suan Luang Rama IX for a much shorter bus journey of 42 stops.
Nonthaburi
Youth Centre Stadium. MRT Sammakki on the Pink Line then songthaew from Soi
Sammakki 1 along Sammathi Road to Pracha Niwet 2 Project 3 from where the
stadium is a couple of minutes' walk away. Alternatively, BTS to Sena Nikhom and
then bus 24 / 2-39 for 21 stops.
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