S3 Bus Bangkok (the old bus route 559) is a Bangkok Airport bus route from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rangsit, which is passing Bangkok's popular amusement parks Siam Amazing Park and Dream World, as well as the open-air zoo Safari World. Discover the S3 bus timetable, S3 bus route, bus ticket price, and other tips.
Taking the S3 bus is the cheapest way to go from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Siam Amazing Park and Dream World directly. If you have a long layover at Bangkok Airport, you can take this bus to one of the parks and have fun there before getting back to continue your journey. With this bus you can travel from BKK Airport to Siam Amazing Park and Dream World without the need of changing Bangkok bus routes or transferring to another kind of Bangkok public transportation. To reach Safari World, you need to change to bus 1-64 or take a taxi for a short ride.
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S3 Bus Bangkok Airport
The Bangkok S3 bus changed the old Bangkok bus route 559 (Rangsit - Siam Park - Suvarnabhumi). The old route number is still usually displayed for the convenience of passengers.
All buses running on the Suvarnabhumi Airport S3 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 S3 Bus Price
The fare for the electric air-conditioned Bangkok bus S3 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
An additional fee of 2 THB is charged when taking the expressway.
In case of taking the bus to or from Suvarnabhumi Airport, an additional fee of 10 THB is charged.
Therefore, the Bangkok S3 bus ticket price for a trip from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Siam Amazing Park, Dream World, and anywhere else between Siam Park and Rangsit should be 37 THB per person.
The ticket can be bought on board. To pay the bus fare, you can also use the HOP Card.
Bangkok S3 Bus Timetable
Bangkok S3 Bus service operates daily, from 5:30 to 22:00.
The expected frequency of the S3 bus is every 30 minutes. However, the timetable of Bangkok buses, including bus S3, 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 Siam Park usually takes about 1 hour, and to Dream World about 1 hour 40 minutes, depending on traffic conditions.
Bangkok S3 Bus Route
The S3 bus runs from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rangsit, north of Bangkok, and passes Siam Amazing Park and Dream World on the way.
The bus S3 route starts from Rangsit Market, goes along Rangsit-Pathum Thani Road, turns right onto Phahon Yothin Road, turns left onto Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok Road, turns right onto Special Highway No. 9, turns left onto Ram Inthra Road, turns right onto Suan Siam Road, reaches Suan Siam Intersection, turns right onto Seri Thai Road, turns left onto Special Highway No. 9, turns left onto Special 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 S3 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 S3 Bus Route
The expressway is used for a big part of the S3 bus route. Main bus stops on the route are the following:
Aueng Fah Villa Village
Bang Chan Police Station
Nopparat Rajathanee Hospital (bus stop next to MRT Pink Line Nopparat Station, where you can transfer to bus 1-64 going to Safari World)
Ramintra Road (S3 bus stop close to Fashion Island shopping mall and SureStay by Best Western Bangkok Ramintra)
Tanya Klong 4 Animal Hospital
Lotus Rang Sit - Nakhon Nayok
Wat Khian Khet
Rangsit-Nakhon Nayok
Wat Chantarasuk
Muang Rangsit Floating Market
Rangsit Market (near Major Rangsit and an affordable but very well-rated Hop Inn Rangsit)
S3 Bus Route Map
The Suvarnabhumi Airport bus S3 route map can be seen below.
Suvarnabhumi to Siam Park & Dream World Travel Options
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 from Bangkok Airport to anywhere in the city or its suburbs. Private transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the amusement parks can be booked here: Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Siam Park or Dream World.
Tips
Stay connected since your arrival at Bangkok Airport by getting a cheaper Thailand SIM card with unlimited Internet here: 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.
More information about the facilities at Bangkok Airport can be found here: Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Any Questions?
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