Originally Posted by
dsquared37
With the train departing BKK every 20 min and taking 28 (+/-) to get to Phaya Thai followed by no more than a 10 min stretch on BTS to Chit Lom it would be no more than an hour at the worst.... 45 min best.
Don't forget to include time involved to schlep your luggage around and up & down stairs where there are no escalators at train station.
Here is a rule of thumb, if you are traveling alone and light on luggage, experience the train. Otherwise, spare yourself the troubles and take a taxi ... they are cheap & plentiful!