A1 Bus Bangkok is a shuttle bus service connecting Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) with Bangkok City. The Don Muang Airport Bus A1 is running from DMK Airport to Mochit Bus Station and making a stop at BTS Mo Chit Station and MRT Chatuchak Park Station, conveniently helping to reach Bangkok city center and other main areas of the Thai capital.
Taking the A1 Bus from Don Muang Airport to the city is a good choice for travelers because the shuttle bus service is very convenient, not expensive, and quite fast, as the Bangkok A1 Bus route is direct and uses the expressway, so it stops at few bus stops in the Chatuchak area only before reaching the final destination.
Don Muang Airport A1 Bus
All buses running on the Don Muang A1 bus route are new blue air-conditioned buses.
Bangkok A1 Bus Fare
Current Bangkok A1 bus fare is 30 THB per person.
The ticket can be bought on board. The bus fare can be paid in cash or by Visa or Mastercard, as the new payment method was recently implemented.
To simplify things for traveling on Bangkok public transportation, such as the BTS SkyTrain and MRT Yellow or Pink Line, consider getting a Bangkok Rabbit Card, as with it you won't need to queue up and buy separate tickets for each ride. Even if this card can't be used on the Don Mueang Airport bus, it's still worth it in most cases, as BTS lines are used most frequently for exploring the city.
Bangkok A1 Bus Timetable
Bangkok A1 Bus service operates daily, from 05:45 to 24:00 (the timetable changed recently to start 15 minutes earlier).
The expected frequency of the A1 bus is every 15-20 minutes.
Pay attention that A1 bus departures from 21:00 are less frequent than during the daytime. According to this timetable found at the airport, from 1 November 2024, the bus A1 schedule after 21:00 is the following: 21:20, 21:40, 22:05, 22:40, 23:20, 00:00 (last bus).
The journey on this Don Muang Airport bus route usually takes about 30 minutes, unless traffic conditions are really harsh.
Bangkok A1 Bus Route
The A1 bus runs from Don Muang Airport to BTS Mo Chit station and Mochit Bus Terminal. The A1 bus route is direct and uses the expressway, so it stops at few bus stops only before reaching the final destination.
Bus Stop at Don Muang Airport
All Don Muang Airport buses park on the first floor of Terminal 1 (Exit No. 6).
Main Stops on A1 Bus Route
Central Lad Phrao Mall
BTS SkyTrain Mo Chit Station & MRT Metro Chatuchak Park Station (close to Chatuchak Weekend Market)
Bangkok Northern Bus Terminal (also known as Mochit Bus Station)
Mochit New Van Terminal (Minibus Station Chatuchak)
A1 Bus Route Map
Full list of bus stops on Don Muang Airport shuttle bus A1 route with exact locations can be found on the A1 Bus route map below. "Inbound" bus stops are used when traveling on A1 Bus from Don Muang Airport to Bangkok, "Outbound" bus stops are used when taking A1 Bus to Don Muang Airport from the city.
Tips on Taking the A1 Bus
A1 Bus passes BTS Mo Chit Station and MRT Chatuchak Park Station. This place is roughly midway between Don Muang Airport and the center of Bangkok City. Stopping here and changing to the BTS or MRT is a good way to avoid the horrendous traffic of the Thai capital.
Boarding the A1 Bus at Don Muang Airport might not be convenient for passengers with children and big luggage, as the luggage space inside buses is limited. The buses on the A1 route also tend to get crowded during rush hour, so you might need to stand all the way to your destination. The journey can take more than 30 minutes, as the length of it depends on the time of the day and traffic conditions.
A1 Bus is the most frequent Don Muang Airport shuttle bus route, so you can wait for the next bus to get a seat.
An alternative to the A1 Bus is the recently opened SRT Red Line commuter train that lets you reach the MRT network from Don Muang Airport a bit faster.
Detailed information about taking the A1 bus from BTS Mo Chit Station and MRT Chatuchak Park Station to Don Mueang Airport can be found here: Bangkok bus from MRT/BTS to Don Mueang Airport.
Other Don Muang Airport Bus Routes
There are 3 more shuttle bus routes starting at Don Mueang International Airport (DMK):
The most important information about all Don Muang Airport bus routes can be found in one place here: Bangkok Don Mueang Airport Bus.
For more information about Bangkok public bus service, check here: Bangkok Bus.
Tips
Travel SMART! 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). Otherwise, if your mobile phone is eSIM compatible, you can get eSIM Thailand by instant email delivery and use it right after landing in Bangkok.
When you have connecting flights at different airports in Bangkok, you can use a free shuttle bus between BKK and DMK airports to save time and money.
If you are traveling with 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.
In case you are still wondering what the best area is to stay in Bangkok, the answer can be found in the guide to Bangkok's best areas.
