Don Mueang Airport to central Bangkok
Don Mueang is Bangkok's budget-airline airport, about 25 km north of the centre. A train runs from the terminal to the MRT, four airport buses go to the main areas, and a taxi is the easy option with luggage. The cheapest option is the airport bus a1–a4 from about 30 baht; the fastest is the metered taxi at 30 min – 1 h 15 min.
Options compared
| Option | Price (one way) | Time | Where to board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airport bus A1–A4Cheapest | 30–50 baht ≈ $1 | 45 min – 1 h 30 min | Terminal 1 (international), floor 1, gate 6, or in front of the Service Hall building |
| Metered taxiFastest | 350–650 baht ≈ $10–19 | 30 min – 1 h 15 min | the public taxi queue on the ground floor of the arrivals hall |
| Train (Red Line + MRT) | 75 baht ≈ $2 | 1 h 5 min – 1 h 15 min | the SRT Red Line station, reached by a covered walkway from the terminal |
Prices checked in October 2026. Train fares and times are worked out from our rail map; road times depend on traffic. Dollar amounts at 33.5 baht per US dollar.
Each option in detail
Airport bus A1–A4
30–50 baht, 45 min – 1 h 30 min. Board at Terminal 1 (international), floor 1, gate 6, or in front of the Service Hall building. A1 (30 baht): BTS Mo Chit and Mo Chit 2 bus terminal, 05:45–24:00, every 15 minutes. A2 (30 baht): Victory Monument, 06:00–23:00, every 15 minutes. A3 (50 baht): Pratunam, Ratchaprasong, Lumphini Park, 06:00–23:00, every 30 minutes. A4 (50 baht): Democracy Monument, Khao San Road, Sanam Luang, 06:00–23:00, every 30 minutes. Pay on board.
Metered taxi
350–650 baht, 30 min – 1 h 15 min. Board at the public taxi queue on the ground floor of the arrivals hall. Meter fare plus a 50-baht airport surcharge and expressway tolls. Large bags can add a small surcharge.
Train (Red Line + MRT)
75 baht, 1 h 5 min – 1 h 15 min. Board at the SRT Red Line station, reached by a covered walkway from the terminal. SRT Dark Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then MRT Blue Line to Sukhumvit, then walk to Asok. Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then the MRT Blue Line. Price and time shown are to Sukhumvit/Asok; see the table below for other areas.
By train to popular areas
| To | Fare | Time on the train | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo Chit / Chatuchak Market | 53 baht | about 31 min | SRT Dark Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then MRT Blue Line to Chatuchak Park |
| Victory Monument | 88 baht | about 51 min | SRT Dark Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then MRT Blue Line to Chatuchak Park, then BTS Sukhumvit Line to Victory Monument |
| Siam | 100 baht | about 59 min | SRT Dark Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then MRT Blue Line to Chatuchak Park, then BTS Sukhumvit Line to Siam |
| Sukhumvit / Asok | 75 baht | about 53 min | SRT Dark Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then MRT Blue Line to Sukhumvit |
| Silom / Sala Daeng | 77 baht | about 63 min | SRT Dark Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then MRT Blue Line to Si Lom |
| Chinatown (Yaowarat) | 77 baht | about 61 min | SRT Dark Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then MRT Blue Line to Wat Mangkon |
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | 107 baht | about 80 min | SRT Dark Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then MRT Blue Line to Phetchaburi, then Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi |
Adult single-journey fares from the operators' official tables.
Before you go
- For Khao San Road there is no train: take bus A4 or a taxi.
- Pay for the Red Line and MRT by tapping a contactless Visa or Mastercard at the gate, or buy a token at the machine.
- Arriving late at night? The trains and buses stop around midnight; after that only taxis and ride-hailing run.
- Until 30 November 2026, Red and Purple Line trips are capped at 40 baht a day (30 for students) when you pay with a contactless bank card (EMV), Mangmoom EMV or MRT EMV card, tapping in and out with the same card.
Questions
What is the cheapest way from Don Mueang to Bangkok?
Airport bus A1 or A2 for 30 baht, or the train for a little more if your hotel is near an MRT station.
Is there a train from Don Mueang Airport?
Yes. The SRT Red Line runs from the airport to Krung Thep Aphiwat (Bang Sue), where you change to the MRT Blue Line.
How much is a taxi from Don Mueang to Sukhumvit?
Roughly 400 to 650 baht including the 50-baht airport surcharge and tolls, depending on traffic and how far down Sukhumvit you go.
Which bus goes from Don Mueang to Khao San Road?
Bus A4, 50 baht, via Democracy Monument to Sanam Luang.
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Price ranges checked: October 2026
Prices are estimates from operators and booking sites and change with season and demand. Check the final price before you book. Spotted an error? Tell us.