Transportation from Sochi City Center to Sochi Airport
The best option to reach the airport from Sochi city center is the train. In addition to the express train called Swallow, you can also take the passenger trains passing through the airport. The journey takes 45 minutes. You can use the official website of Russian Railways (RZD) to check the timetable and buy tickets.
Although the buses numbered 105 or 105s that you will take from Sochi city center follow different routes, they ultimately bring you right into Sochi International Airport. The journey takes up to 60 minutes under normal traffic conditions.
The distance between Sochi city center and the airport is approximately 30 km. You can use taxis to reach the airport by the fastest method without using public transportation options. Be clear about the distance and fare before you get in the taxi. Although taxi drivers in Sochi generally speak English, you can also communicate using translation applications from your phone at the most difficult moment.
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Transportation from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to City Center
There are subway, minibus, taxi and car rental options for transportation from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city center and from the city center to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The easiest way to get from the airport to the city center is to use the City Line metro line. You can reach the city center in a short time with the subway that makes express flights between the airport and the city center and stops at the Phaya Thai and Makkasan stations. The metro, which can be reached anywhere with a journey time of 20-40 minutes, operates between 06.00 in the morning and 00.00 at midnight. To use the metro, you need to go to terminal B of the airport.
Another way to reach the city center is minibuses. The minibus with line number 550 departing from the airport passes through different districts on its way to the city center. The minibus with line number 551 reaches the city center by using the highway directly.
You can reach the city center with your own vehicle by renting a car from the rent a car offices at the airport. However, it is necessary to calculate the traffic problem. It is also possible to reach the city center in 30-45 minutes by using a taxi from the taxi stand at the exit of the arrivals terminal.