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Living near Phetchaburi station.

An underground interchange with the Airport Rail Link at the adjoining Makkasan station, tucked beneath the Asok–New Phetchaburi Road junction — a fast, taxi-free run to Suvarnabhumi Airport.

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 7 July 2026 · Last reviewed 7 July 2026
BL21MRT Blue station
฿20,000–฿42,0001-bed rent / month
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RatchathewiDistrict
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Phetchaburi at a glance

Phetchaburi (เพชรบุรี, BL21) is a station on the MRT Blue Line in Ratchathewi, Bangkok. An underground interchange with the Airport Rail Link at the adjoining Makkasan station, tucked beneath the Asok–New Phetchaburi Road junction — a fast, taxi-free run to Suvarnabhumi Airport.

Two stops from Sukhumvit/Asok on the Blue Line loop, with a direct Airport Rail Link connection to Suvarnabhumi in around 25 minutes via Makkasan. It is an interchange station, connecting to the Airport Rail Link at Makkasan (Airport Rail Link) (A6) — a real advantage for car-free living, since you can switch lines without leaving the system.

Right around the station you'll find Singha Complex, Airport Rail Link interchange at Makkasan, Saen Saep canal boat pier, New Phetchaburi Road offices. The pocket suits frequent flyers, young professionals, airport rail link commuters.

Renting near Phetchaburi sits in the central mid-market band: a typical one-bedroom condo within walking distance runs roughly ฿20,000–฿42,000 a month, with rents easing the further you are from the station exit. These are indicative ranges, not quotes — always verify current asking prices on individual listings.

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Who Phetchaburi suits

Frequent flyersYoung professionalsAirport Rail Link commuters

What's nearby

Singha Complex · Airport Rail Link interchange at Makkasan · Saen Saep canal boat pier · New Phetchaburi Road offices

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Line & connections

MRT Blue Line (BL21) — Bangkok's underground loop, the workhorse of the metro network. It interchanges with the BTS at Asok/Sukhumvit, Sala Daeng/Si Lom and Mo Chit/Chatuchak Park, and reaches Lumphini Park, the Rama 9 'new CBD', Chinatown and Chula University.

Interchange: connects to the Airport Rail Link at Makkasan (Airport Rail Link) (A6) — change lines without leaving the system.

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Renting & living near Phetchaburi

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance run roughly ฿20,000฿42,000 a month (central mid-market band). Ranges are indicative, not quotes — verify current asking prices on individual listings.

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FAQ

Phetchaburi station — frequently asked questions

What line is Phetchaburi station on?

Phetchaburi (BL21) is on the MRT Blue Line, operated by Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM). It interchanges with the Airport Rail Link at Makkasan (Airport Rail Link).

How much does it cost to rent near Phetchaburi?

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance of Phetchaburi run roughly ฿20,000–฿42,000 per month (central mid-market band). Studios sit below this and larger units above; ranges are indicative, so confirm on live listings.

Is Phetchaburi a good place to live?

Phetchaburi works well for frequent flyers, young professionals, airport rail link commuters. Nearby draws include Singha Complex, Airport Rail Link interchange at Makkasan, Saen Saep canal boat pier, and being on the MRT Blue keeps you car-free across much of the city.

What's near Phetchaburi station?

Within walking distance: Singha Complex, Airport Rail Link interchange at Makkasan, Saen Saep canal boat pier, New Phetchaburi Road offices. Two stops from Sukhumvit/Asok on the Blue Line loop, with a direct Airport Rail Link connection to Suvarnabhumi in around 25 minutes via Makkasan.

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