Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is accessible via a number of public transport types. Traveling by Don Mueang Airport bus to Bangkok City is a good choice because it is very convenient and not expensive. The journey by bus usually takes between 30 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic conditions.
Don Mueang Airport Bus
All buses running on shuttle bus routes from Don Mueang Airport are air-conditioned. Older buses are orange but a number of new blue buses used on all Don Mueang Airport bus routes is rapidly increasing. Airport bus routes are direct and use express way so the bus just stops at few bus stops only before reaching the final destination.
Don Mueang Airport Bus Tickets
Don Mueang Airport bus ticket can be bought on board. So far the bus fare needs to be paid by cash only but there are plans to implement other payment methods too. Bus ticket price depends on the route and can be 30 THB or 50 THB per person for a one-way trip.
Don Mueang Airport Bus Stop
At Don Mueang Airport, buses park in front of the Arrival Hall on the first floor of Terminal 1 (Exit No. 6).
Don Mueang Airport Bus Routes
There are currently 4 different bus routes starting at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK):
- A1 Bus - to BTS Mo Chit
- A2 Bus - to Victory Monument
- A3 Bus - to Lumphini Park
- A4 Bus - to Khao San Road
- A5 Bus - canceled
Don Mueang Airport Bus A1
Route: Don Mueang Airport to BTS Mo Chit / Mo Chit Bus Terminal
Main Bus stops: Central Lad Phrao Mall, BTS SkyTrain Mo Chit (MRT Metro Chatuchak Park), JJ Mall, Mo Chit Northern Bus Terminal (also known as Chatuchak Bus Station)
Bus fare: 30 THB per person
Service Timetable: 6:15 - 24:00, every 15 minutes
Detailed information about Bangkok A1 Bus route can be found here: A1 Bus
Don Mueang Airport Bus A2
Route: Don Mueang Airport to Victory Monument
Main Bus stops: Central Lad Phrao Mall, BTS SkyTrain Mo Chit (MRT Metro Chatuchak Park), BTS Saphan Kwai, BTS Ari, BTS Sanam Pao, Victory Monument
Bus fare: 30 THB per person
Service Timetable: 6:30 - 23:00, every 25 minutes
Detailed information about Bangkok A2 Bus route can be found here: A2 Bus
Tips on taking Bus A1 & Bus A2
Buses A1 and A2 pass BTS SkyTrain Mo Chit station and MRT Metro Chatuchak Park Station. This place is roughly on the mid-way between Don Mueang Airport and the Bangkok city center. Stopping here and changing to BTS or MRT is a good way to avoid the horrendous traffic of Thai capital.
Boarding on the bus A1 and A2 at Don Mueang Airport might be not very convenient for passengers with children and big luggage as the luggage space inside the bus is limited and it can get crowded during rush hour so you might need to stand all the way to your destination. The journey can take much more than 30 minutes, as the length of it depends on the time of the day and traffic conditions.
Detailed information about taking Bus A1 and Bus A2 from BTS Mo Chit Station and MRT Chatuchak Park Station to Don Mueang Airport can be found here: Bangkok A1/A2 bus from MRT/BTS to Don Mueang Airport.
Don Mueang Airport Bus A3
Route: Don Mueang Airport to Lumphini Park
Main Bus stops: Din Daeng, Pratunam - Airport Rail Link Ratchaprarop Station, CentralWorld shopping mall, BTS Ratchadamri, BTS Sala Daeng / MRT Si Lom Stations, Lumphini Park
Bus fare: 50 THB per person
Service Timetable: 7:00 - 23:00, every 30 minutes
Detailed information about Bangkok A3 Bus route can be found here: A3 Bus
Tips on taking A3 Bus
The A3 bus route is the best way for going to many areas of the Bangkok City such as Pratunam and Ratchapasong without changing many buses or lines.
Don Mueang Airport Bus A4
Route: Don Mueang Airport to Sanam Luang
Main Bus stops: Yommarat, Lan Luang, Phanfa Bridge, Democracy Monument, Bang Lamphu, Khao San Road, Sanam Luang
Bus fare: 50 THB per person
Service Timetable: 7:00 - 23:00, every 30 minutes
Detailed information about Bangkok A4 Bus route can be found here: A4 Bus
Tips on taking A4 Bus
The A4 bus route is the best way for backpackers to get to Don Mueang Airport from the area of Khao San Road and vice versa.
Don Mueang Airport Bus Map
The map of all current Don Mueang Airport bus routes.
Don Mueang Airport Bus Timetable
Previously, Don Mueang Airport Bus A1 and A2 departures were more frequent as there was no convenient public transport alternative for the buses. With the opening of SRT Red Line, which lets travelers reach MRT network from DMK faster, the frequency of these main 2 bus routes was decreased.
Current Don Mueang Airport bus timetable is the following:
Bus A1: 6:15 - 24:00, every 15 minutes (was every 5 minutes)
Bus A2: 6:30 - 23:00, every 25 minutes (was every 15 minutes)
Bus A3: 7:00 - 23:00, every 30 minutes
Bus A4: 7:00 - 23:00, every 30 minutes
Pay attention that Don Mueang Airport bus departures from 21:00 are less frequent than at the daytime. According to this schedule found at the airport, Don Mueang Airport bus timetable from 21:00 is the following:
Bus A1: 21:25, 21:45, 22:30, 23:00, 23:30, 24:00 (last bus)
Bus A2: 21:00, 22:00, 23:00 (last bus)
Bus A3: 21:10, 22:10, 23:00 (last bus)
Bus A4: 21:05, 22:05, 23:00 (last bus)
Tips
Stay connected during your trip on the airport bus by booking a discounted Thailand SIM Card and picking it up at the airport: [SALE] SIM Card for Thailand (Airport Pick Up).
If you have connecting flights at different airports in Bangkok, you can use free shuttle bus between BKK and DMK airports to save time and money.
If you are traveling with a large luggage or just don't like using public transportation in foreign countries, enjoy a hassle-free trip to the city by booking a private transfer here: Private Don Mueang Airport (DMK) Transfers.
What is the best area to stay in Bangkok? The answer can be found in the guide to Bangkok Best Areas.
Any Questions?
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