If you're planning to see in 2026 somewhere across Bangkok but anxious about the journey home afterwards, here's some brilliant news. The city's trains are running ‘til 2am.
This NYE, December 31, the ARL, BTS and MRT will all stay open for the late-night countdown crowd. That's right, no more frantically checking what time the last train leaves whilst you're mid-celebration. Whether you're watching fireworks along the river, dancing at a rooftop bar or counting down at a street party, you've got a guaranteed ride home. Here's what you need to know about getting around.
Airport Rail Link
The last trains from both Phaya Thai to Suvarnabhumi and Suvarnabhumi back to Phaya Thai depart at 2am. Perfect if you're heading to or from the airport, or just using the line to get across town.
BTS Skytrain
The BTS Skytrain system, including the Gold Line, will run extended hours across all lines. For the Sukhumvit Line, the last trains from Khu Khot Station and Kheha Station leave at 2am. The Silom Line's a bit different though. The last train from National Stadium departs at 2.44am, whilst Bang Wa's final service leaves at 2.22am. If you're at Siam Station, the very last train to all destinations departs at 2.45am, making it your best bet if you're unsure about connections.
MRT Lines
All four MRT lines will run their last trains from origin and terminal stations at 2am. The Blue Line runs from Chalongrat Station, the Purple Line from Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Station, the Yellow Line from Sainakhraphiphat Station and the Pink Line from Pink Line Station. All wrapping up at 2am from these terminal points.
Sorted for parking
If you're driving to a station and planning to leave your motor there overnight, plenty of car parks will stay open late. The MRT Purple Line has four parking buildings at Khlong Bang Phai, Sam Yaek Bang Yai, Bang Rak Noi Tha It and Yaek Nonthaburi will operate 24 hours.
The MRT Blue Line offers four parking buildings at Lat Phrao, Cultural Center and Lak Song stations, plus 11 additional parking lots along the route, all open round the clock. The Orange Line's parking at Khlong Ban Ma Station and the MRTA Station lot are also 24-hour affairs.
For the Green Line, parking at Kheha Station, Yaek Kor Por and Khu Khot opens from 5am on December 31 through to 3am on January 1 2026. The Yellow Line's parking building at Si Iam Station offers free parking from 5am on December 31 until 1am on January 2 2026. And the Pink Line's parking at Min Buri Station is free from 5am on New Year's Eve right through until 2am on January 2.
So there you have it. Bangkok's making sure everyone can get home safely after the celebrations. No excuses for missing the countdown now. Just remember to check which line gets you closest to home before you head out, and keep an eye on those departure times.
So where are you celebrating? Time to finalise those NYE plans.