Cycling in Bangkok: Silom MRT to Chong Nonsi Skywalk

Introduction

The Silom MRT to Chong Nonsi Skywalk cycling route is a 2.3 km ride through Bangkok’s central business district during one of its busiest times of day. Beginning outside Silom MRT Station, the route follows commercial streets, business corridors and quieter neighbourhood roads before finishing beside Chong Nonsi Skywalk. Rather than focusing on individual landmarks, the ride documents the changing rhythm of Bangkok’s morning commute as commuters, street vendors and local businesses gradually bring the city to life. Despite its short distance, the route provides an excellent introduction to the atmosphere and movement that define Bangkok’s commercial centre each weekday morning.

How to Use This Cycling Route

This short urban route is ideal for cyclists wanting to experience Bangkok’s central business district during the morning commute. Although the distance is only 2.3 km, the route captures the changing pace of the city as commuters, street vendors and local businesses begin the working day. Following a combination of major commercial roads and quieter neighbourhood streets, it provides a useful introduction to one of Bangkok’s busiest business districts while remaining manageable for most urban cyclists.

Route Context in Bangkok

The Silom MRT to Chong Nonsi Skywalk cycling route is located within Bangkok’s central business district, linking Silom MRT Station with Chong Nonsi Skywalk through the commercial areas of Silom and Sathorn. Along the way, the route briefly leaves the main business corridors to follow quieter neighbourhood streets before returning to the commercial streets surrounding Chong Nonsi Skywalk. This progression illustrates how commercial districts, local communities and public transport remain closely connected within central Bangkok.

Silom MRT to Chong Nonsi Skywalk Cycling Route Overview

Distance: 2.3 km

Surface: Predominantly paved city streets and neighbourhood roads.

Difficulty: Easy

Best Time: Early morning, when commuter activity is increasing while the surrounding commercial streets and neighbourhood roads remain comfortable for cycling.

Traffic Exposure: Moderate throughout the business district, with quieter sections on the neighbourhood streets.

Route Type: Linear urban cycling route.

Route Highlights

• Silom MRT Station
• Silom Road
• Sathorn Road
• Soi Suan Phlu
• Naradhiwas Road
• Chong Nonsi Skywalk

Route Map

This route follows the same streets and areas shown in the video below.

Video filmed: Wednesday 20 August 2025 at 7:30 AM

Starting at Silom MRT Station

The route begins outside Silom MRT Station, where Bangkok’s morning commute is already well underway. Commuters emerge from the underground station, street vendors prepare breakfast for office workers and traffic steadily builds around one of the city’s busiest transport hubs. After leaving the station, the ride quickly enters the surrounding streets, where the rhythm of Bangkok’s central business district becomes increasingly apparent.

Key Transition Along the Route

From Silom Road, the route continues along Sala Daeng Road before joining Sathorn Road, where office buildings, embassies and commercial activity reflect the character of Bangkok’s central business district. Turning into Soi Suan Phlu, the atmosphere changes noticeably as cafés, local businesses and residential buildings replace the pace of the surrounding commercial streets.

Continuing along Soi Phra Phinit, the route remains within a quieter neighbourhood environment, where residential buildings, local businesses and community streets reveal a different side of central Bangkok. Reaching Naradhiwas Road, commuter activity steadily increases once again as the route returns to one of Bangkok’s principal business corridors.

Arriving at Chong Nonsi Skywalk

Leaving Naradhiwas Road, the route passes through the active morning market along Sathorn 7 Alley, where commuters, street vendors and local shoppers share the surrounding streets. This busy local environment provides one final contrast before the route reaches Chong Nonsi Skywalk, where Bangkok’s modern business district once again becomes the dominant setting.

Looking back, the journey demonstrates how Bangkok’s morning commute extends well beyond its office towers. Beginning outside Silom MRT Station, the route moves through commercial streets, quieter neighbourhood roads and active market areas before finishing beside Chong Nonsi Skywalk, illustrating how business districts, local communities and everyday street life remain closely connected within central Bangkok.

What This Route Reveals About Bangkok

Although Bangkok’s central business district is often associated with office towers and commercial activity, this route demonstrates that it is also shaped by the everyday movement of commuters, local businesses and neighbourhood communities. Within just 2.3 kilometres, the ride passes through major business streets and quieter local roads, revealing how different urban environments coexist within the same district.

The route also highlights how public transport, commercial centres and residential neighbourhoods remain closely connected. Rather than existing as separate parts of the city, they operate together through a network of streets that supports both the morning commute and everyday community life.

Is This Route Right for You?

Ideal for:

• Cyclists interested in experiencing Bangkok’s central business district during the morning commute.
• Visitors wanting a short ride linking major business streets with quieter neighbourhood roads.
• Early morning cyclists looking to observe everyday city life.

Things to Consider:

• Busy traffic is encountered throughout the business district.
• Major junctions require confidence when riding in urban traffic.
• Early morning provides the most comfortable balance between commuter activity and traffic levels.

Local Insight

We regularly revisit the streets surrounding Silom, Sathorn and Chong Nonsi to document how Bangkok’s central business district changes throughout the year as part of the Follow Me Route Library. Morning commuter activity, local businesses and neighbourhood streets all contribute to the character of this area, while repeated visits continue to reveal how everyday life unfolds alongside one of Bangkok’s busiest commercial centres.

Related Bangkok Routes

Cycling in Bangkok: Lumphini MRT to Chong Nonsi Skywalk

Explore another approach to Chong Nonsi, following quieter neighbourhood streets before arriving at Chong Nonsi Skywalk.

Cycling in Bangkok: Chong Nonsi Skywalk to Saint Louis BTS

Continue beyond Chong Nonsi Skywalk, leaving the commercial centre to explore quieter neighbourhood streets and local communities around Chan Road before reaching Saint Louis BTS Station.

Together, these Route Library Entries explore how Bangkok’s central business district, neighbourhood communities and modern transport infrastructure remain connected through a growing network of cycling routes.