Transport landmark

Hua Lamphong railway station

Address: ถนนหน้าสถานี
Area: Bangkok, Thailand
Districts: Chinatown

Hours: Exact station hours are not published; the hall and platforms open during the day. Museum: Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00, except public holidays.
Price: Station-hall and museum admission: THB 0; train tickets cost extra.
How to visit: MRT Hua Lamphong Exit 2 leads to the railway station. The museum entrance is left of the grand entrance. Most long-distance trains use Krung Thep Aphiwat, so confirm your departure station beforehand.
Hours: Free entry
Hours: About 30–60 min

Why it is worth the detour

Hua Lamphong is best known as the former central railway station and transport hub of Bangkok.

Hua Lamphong railway station, located in the Pathum Wan district, served as Bangkok's main railway hub until 2023. It is an iconic example of Italian Neo-Renaissance architecture and remains a significant transport landmark.

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