Guide to travel from Don Mueang airport to downtown Bangkok

In this article, let's explore with Mytour the ways to travel from Don Mueang airport to downtown Bangkok conveniently and suitably for you.

Guide to travel from Don Mueang airport to downtown Bangkok

Traveling to Thailand in general and Bangkok in particular is becoming increasingly convenient for Vietnamese tourists with numerous airline options. Currently, there are two airports operating in Bangkok: Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang, both are major international airports. While many travelers may be familiar with Suvarnabhumi airport, what about Don Mueang airport?

Before Suvarnabhumi airport was inaugurated in 2006, Don Mueang airport was the main international airport of the capital Bangkok. Don Mueang had been closed but due to the increasing number of tourists visiting Bangkok, the airport has reopened to support the main airport Suvarnabhumi. Nowadays, Don Mueang mainly serves domestic and budget flights.

In this article, let's explore with Mytour the ways to travel from Don Mueang airport to downtown Bangkok conveniently and suitably for your budget. Don Mueang is approximately 25km away from downtown Bangkok, however, this airport does not have a train connection to the city center. You can choose from various transportation options to travel from Don Mueang airport to downtown Bangkok.

Taxi

It can be said that taxi is the most convenient means of transportation from Don Mueang to downtown Bangkok because you can catch a taxi 24/7. However, this will be a more costly option compared to other public transportation. From Don Mueang airport to downtown Bangkok, the fare ranges from 200 baht to 250 baht depending on the destination.

This is a cost-effective way to travel from Don Mueang to downtown Bangkok. This type of vehicle allows passengers to comfortably carry luggage, with cool air conditioning. The bus fare for a passenger is about 30 baht. Depending on the route and tourist attractions that tourists want to visit, they can choose the most suitable bus route. Refer to the details of bus routes:

– Bus A1 (frequency: every 5 minutes)

Bus fare: 30 baht (approximately 23,000 VND).

How to catch the bus:

• If transferring to the subway, walk 20m and descend the stairs to the MRT station.
• If transferring to the overhead electric train, continue walking 30m and ascend the stairs to the BTS Mochit station.
• Continue for 1 more station to reach Mochit 2 (Chatuchak) to catch a bus to Pattaya.

– Bus A2 (frequency: every 30 minutes)

Bus fare: 30 baht (approximately 23,000 VND).

Destination: Victory Monument.

– Bus A3 (operates from 7am to 11pm daily)

Bus fare: 50 baht (approximately 38,000 VND).

Destination: Silom, Central World, Big C, Pratunam wholesale market, Lumpini Park.

– Bus A4 (operates from 7am to 11pm daily)

Destination: Khao San Road, Grand Palace, Chinatown.

Limo Bus

The Limo Bus costs 150 baht (approximately 115,000 VND) for a trip to Khao San Road and a trip to Silom (with stops at Ratchadari, Phayathai, Pratunam). This is a luxury bus that runs continuously without stops, so you will arrive in just 40 minutes. Passengers can catch the bus at Exit 6 – 8 in Terminal 1 and Gate 14 in Terminal 2.

According to Mytour

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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide