BTS Phrom Phong Station
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The practical guide to station E5: which exit to take, how to get here from the airports, and everything within walking distance — written by people who use this station every day.
Phrom Phong (E5) sits between Asok (E4) and Thong Lo (E6) on the BTS Sukhumvit Line. EmQuartier and Emporium connect directly to the station by skybridge; Benjasiri Park and EmSphere are two minutes from the south-side exits. From Suvarnabhumi Airport, allow ~40 minutes by taxi or about an hour via Airport Rail Link + BTS through Phaya Thai.
Which exit do I take?
Six exits, two sides of Sukhumvit Road. The malls have direct elevated connections, so for EmQuartier and Emporium you never need to cross the street. (Exit layouts can shift during construction — the in-station signs are always current.)
| Exit | Side | Leads to | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exit 1 | North side | EmQuartier (direct skybridge), Soi 35, Little Tokyo (Soi 33/1) | EmQuartier guide |
| Exit 2 | South side | Emporium (direct skywalk), Emporium Suites | Emporium guide |
| Exit 3 | North side | Soi 39, Soi 41, Rain Hill direction | Soi 39 area guide |
| Exit 4 | South side | Soi 26, K Village direction, A Square | Soi 26 area guide |
| Exit 5 | North side | Soi 31, Soi 33, north-side condos | Soi 31 area guide |
| Exit 6 | South side | Benjasiri Park, EmSphere, Soi 24, Soi 22 hotels | Soi 24 area guide |
Getting to Phrom Phong
From Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Taxi: roughly 35–45 minutes outside rush hour, metered fare plus tolls. Rail: Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai, then BTS Sukhumvit Line eastbound eight stops to Phrom Phong — about an hour door to door and immune to traffic.
From Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
A taxi is usually the practical choice (time varies a lot with traffic). By rail, take the SRT Dark Red Line to Bang Sue/Krung Thep Aphiwat, connect via MRT to Sukhumvit, then one BTS stop from Asok.
From Siam / central Bangkok
Direct on the Sukhumvit Line: Siam to Phrom Phong is five stops, around ten minutes. No transfers needed from National Stadium side — change at Siam.
MRT connection
Phrom Phong has no MRT station. Ride one stop to Asok (E4) and follow the walkway to MRT Sukhumvit on the Blue Line — the easiest route to Chatuchak, Chinatown, and the old town.
Hours, tickets, and street level
Trains run from early morning (around 5:30) to roughly midnight, every few minutes at peak and slightly less often late evening. For exact first/last trains on your travel day, the boards in the station and the official BTS site are the reliable sources.
Pay with single-journey tickets from the machines, a stored-value Rabbit card (best if you're staying more than a few days), or contactless bank cards at the gates. At street level you'll find motorbike-taxi ranks at the mouth of every major soi — the standard way to cover the last kilometre down long sois like 24, 26, 31 and 39 — and metered taxis along Sukhumvit in both directions.
Phrom Phong station FAQ
Which BTS line is Phrom Phong on?
Phrom Phong is station E5 on the BTS Sukhumvit Line (light green), between Asok (E4) and Thong Lo (E6). From central interchange stations: Siam is about 10 minutes, Asok — where you can change to the MRT Blue Line at Sukhumvit station — is one stop.
Which exit should I take for EmQuartier and Emporium?
EmQuartier connects directly to the station on the north side (Exit 1 skybridge); Emporium connects on the south side (Exit 2 skywalk). You can reach both without touching street level. EmSphere and Benjasiri Park are on the south side — head toward Exit 6. Exit layouts occasionally change with construction, so glance at the in-station signage.
How do I get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phrom Phong?
Two practical options: a metered taxi (roughly 35–45 minutes outside rush hour, plus tolls), or the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai and then the BTS Sukhumvit Line eastbound to Phrom Phong — allow about an hour door to door. For Don Mueang Airport, a taxi is usually simplest; public transport requires a bus or the SRT Red Line plus transfers.
What time do trains run at Phrom Phong?
BTS trains run from early morning (around 5:30) until roughly midnight, every few minutes at peak. Exact first- and last-train times vary by direction and day — check the BTS website or in-station boards if you're cutting it close.
How do I pay for the BTS?
Single-journey tickets from the machines, a stored-value Rabbit card (sold at the ticket office, also usable at many shops), or contactless credit/debit cards at the gates on most lines. If you're staying more than a few days, a Rabbit card saves queueing.
Is there an MRT station at Phrom Phong?
No — Phrom Phong is BTS only. The nearest MRT access is one BTS stop away at Asok (E4), which connects by walkway to MRT Sukhumvit on the Blue Line.