S2 Bus Bangkok is a Bangkok Airport bus route from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang Airport, the Don Mueang area, and Rangsit. Bus S2 (the old bus route 554) lets you travel between the two international airports of Bangkok by public transport directly. Discover the S2 bus timetable, S2 bus route, bus ticket price, and other tips.
Taking the S2 bus is the cheapest way to go from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang Airport or vice versa for travelers who are not eligible to use the free shuttle between BKK and DMK airports. With this bus you can transfer between the airports without the need of changing Bangkok bus routes or transferring to another kind of Bangkok public transportation.
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S2 Bus Bangkok Airport
The Bangkok S2 bus changed the old Bangkok bus route 554 (Rangsit - Ram Intra - Suvarnabhumi). The old route number is still usually displayed for the convenience of passengers.
All buses running on the Suvarnabhumi Airport S2 Bus route are electric and air-conditioned. The route is operated by the Thai Smile Bus company, which is using new and comfortable, environmentally friendly buses on all its routes.
Bangkok S2 Bus Price
The fare for the electric air-conditioned Bangkok bus S2 depends on the distance traveled and is the following:
- 15 THB: not more than 4 km
- 20 THB: from 4-16 km
- 25 THB: more than 16 km
In case of taking the bus to or from Suvarnabhumi Airport, an additional fee of 10 THB is charged.
Therefore, the Bangkok S2 bus ticket price for a trip from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang Airport and anywhere else on Ram Intra Road, in the Don Mueang area or Rangsit, should be 35 THB per person.
The ticket can be bought on board. To pay the bus fare, you can also use the HOP Card.
Bangkok S2 Bus Timetable
Bangkok S2 Bus service operates daily, from 5:30 to 22:00.
The expected frequency of the S2 bus is every 30 minutes. However, the timetable of Bangkok buses, including bus S2, strongly depends on traffic conditions and other factors. Therefore, the waiting time can be longer than that. To get a better idea about the waiting time, install the TSB GO Plus application and check the expected bus arrival time in real time.
The journey from BKK Airport to DMK Airport usually takes about 1-1.5 hours, depending on traffic conditions.
The bus stops on the road passing the Don Mueang Airport, so you need to cross the road and make your way to the airport passenger terminal.
Bangkok S2 Bus Route
The S2 bus runs from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rangsit, north of Bangkok, and passes Ram Intra Road, the Don Mueang area, and Don Mueang Airport on the way.
The bus S2 route starts from Rangsit Market, goes along Rangsit-Pathum Thani Road, turns right onto Phahon Yothin Road, Vibhavadi Rangsit Road, passes Don Mueang International Airport, turns left onto Chaeng Watthana Road, passes the Constitutional Monument, goes along Ram Intra Road, turns right onto Highway No. 9, turns left onto Highway No. 7, goes up the Suvarnabhumi International Airport entrance bridge, goes along Suvarnabhumi Road 2 to the end of the route at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
Bus Stop at Suvarnabhumi Airport
The S2 bus at Suvarnabhumi Airport stops at Suvarnabhumi Bus Terminal. To reach the bus stop from the passenger terminal of Bangkok Airport, you need to take one of the free airport shuttle buses.
Main Stops on S2 Bus Route
Main bus stops on the S2 bus route are the following:
Chuen Kamon Village (close to Fashion Island shopping mall)
Synphaet Hospital (next to MRT Pink Line Ram Inthra Kor Mor 9 Station)
Ramintra Road
MRT Pink Line Watcharaphon Station
Big C Extra Ramintra
Lumpinee Boxing Stadium (one of the best places to watch Muay Thai in Bangkok)
Royal Thai Army Sports Center Ramintra
Central Ramintra (S2 bus stop nearest to Bangkok BTS Wat Phra Sri Mahathat Station)
Phranakhon Rajabhat University
Chiang Kong Laksi
Naeona
Miracle Grand Convention Hotel
IT Square Laksi (next to SRT Red Line Lak Si Station & shopping center with Bangkok Immigration department issuing Thai visa extension in Bangkok)
Wat Laksi
Tungsonghong Housing (next to SRT Red Line Kan Kheha Station)
Don Muang District Office
Don Mueang New Market (next to Don Mueang Railway Station, where you can board the train to Chiang Mai and other destinations in Northern and Northeast Thailand, instead of going to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal)
Wat Don Mueang (next to Amari Don Muang Airport Bangkok, which is connected by skywalk with Don Mueang International Airport)
Airport Club
Don Muang Police Station
Big C Rangsit 2 (opposite Zeer Rangsit shopping mall & Asia Airport Hotel)
Si Mum Mueang Market
Wat Prayoon Thammaram
Makro Rangsit
Rangsit Market (near Major Rangsit and an affordable but very well-rated Hop Inn Rangsit)
S2 Bus Route Map
The Suvarnabhumi Airport bus S2 route map can be seen below.
Suvarnabhumi to Don Mueang Travel Options
You have several options for transferring between the airports in Bangkok. The best way to travel from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang Airport or vice versa depends on your needs, as you can travel by shuttle bus, public transport, taxi, or private transfer.
If you will be landing at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and will have a domestic or international flight from Don Muang Airport (DMK) on the same or next day, you can use the service of a free shuttle bus between Bangkok airports.
As there is no direct train connection between the airports so far, to travel from BKK to DMK by public transport, you need to take the Airport Rail Link train first and then transfer to a commuter train or one of the Don Muang Airport buses.
To find alternatives to using the S2 bus in Bangkok, explore detailed information about different ways of traveling between the airports here:
BKK to DMK - Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Muang Airport
DMK to BKK - Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
If using public transportation seems to be too complicated for you, book a private transfer online, and the driver will be waiting for you at the airport holding a sign with your name on it. It's definitely the most comfortable way to travel between the airports in Bangkok. Private transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Mueang Airport and vice versa can be booked here: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport from/to Don Muang Airport.
Tips
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More information about the facilities at Bangkok airports can be found here:
Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
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