A3 Bus is Bangkok's shuttle bus service, connecting Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) with Bangkok City. Don Muang Airport Bus A3 connects the airport with Lumphini Park and other important areas of Bangkok such as Pratunam and Ratchapasong.
A3 Bus route is the best way for going from Don Muang Airport to many areas of the Bangkok City such as Pratunam and Ratchapasong without changing buses or taking another kind of public transportation.
Don Muang Airport A3 Bus
All buses running on Don Muang A3 Bus route are new blue air-conditioned buses.
Bangkok A3 Bus Fare
Current Bangkok A3 Bus fare is 50 THB per person.
The 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.
Bangkok A3 Bus Timetable
Bangkok A3 Bus service operates daily, from 7:00 to 23:00.
The expected frequency of A3 Bus: every 30 minutes.
Pay attention that A3 bus departures from 21:00 are less frequent than at the daytime. According to this timetable found at the airport, bus A3 schedule after 21:00 is the following: 21:10, 22:10, 23:00 (last bus).
The journey to the final destination of this Don Muang Airport bus route usually takes about 1 hour, but it can take more if traffic conditions are really harsh.
Bangkok A3 Bus Route
A3 Bus runs from Don Muang Airport to Lumphini Park. On the way, A3 Bus route passes Airport Rail Link Ratchaprarop Station and popular touristy areas like Pratunam and Ratchaprasong.
Bus Stop at Don Muang Airport
All Don Muang Airport shuttle buses park on the first floor of Terminal 1 (Exit No. 6).
Main Stops on A3 Bus Route
Din Daeng
Wat Taphan
Airport Rail Link Ratchaprarop Station
Pratunam (Pratunam Market, Platinum Fashion Mall, Talad Neon Night Market, Palladium Night Market)
Ratchaprasong (Central World shopping mall)
Ratchadamri (BTS SkyTrain Ratchadamri Station)
Lumphini Park (Silom, Patpong, MRT Metro Lumphini Park Station)
A3 Bus Route Map
Full list of bus stops on Don Muang Airport shuttle bus A3 route with exact locations can be found on the A3 Bus route map below. "Inbound" bus stops are used when traveling on A3 Bus from Don Muang Airport to Bangkok, "Outbound" bus stops are used when taking A3 Bus to Don Muang Airport from the city.
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 here: Bangkok Don Mueang Airport 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).
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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