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An SRT Red Line train at Don Mueang station, opposite the airport Photo above: Loe B via Google
To get from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Bangkok city, take the SRT Red Line train from the station across the road to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and change to the MRT Blue Line, or ride an A1 to A4 airport bus, the Limo Bus to Silom or Khao San, or a taxi or Grab car. The train avoids road traffic and costs 33 baht to Krung Thep Aphiwat; the A-buses, from 30 baht, run straight to Mo Chit, Victory Monument, Lumphini Park and the Old Town.
Don Mueang, often spelled "Don Muang", is Bangkok's older airport, used by many low-cost airlines, and unlike Suvarnabhumi it is inside the City of Bangkok, in the north. Here is how each option works, with the counters, times and fares the airport and operators publish.
| Option | Where to board | Hours | Fare (checked September 26, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SRT Red Line train | Don Mueang station, across the footbridge | About 5 a.m. to midnight | 33 baht to Krung Thep Aphiwat |
| A1 bus to Mo Chit 2 | Terminal 1, Floor 1, Gate 6 | 5:45 a.m. to midnight | 30 baht |
| A2 bus to Victory Monument | Terminal 1, Floor 1, Gate 6 | 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. | 30 baht |
| A3 bus to Lumphini Park | Terminal 1, Floor 1, Gate 6 | 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. | 50 baht |
| A4 bus to Sanam Luang | Terminal 1, Floor 1, Gate 6 | 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. | 50 baht |
| Limo Bus to Silom or Khao San | Terminal 1 Gate 7; Domestic Terminal Gate 15 | See counter | 150 baht |
| Metered taxi | Terminal 1 Gate 8; Domestic Terminal by Gate 15 | See counter | Meter + 50-baht surcharge + tolls |
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Plan your trip
What is the fastest way from Don Mueang Airport to the city?
The SRT Red Line train is the most predictable way from Don Mueang Airport to central Bangkok at busy times, because it runs on an elevated track above the road traffic. Take it south to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, then change to the MRT Blue Line for Sukhumvit, Silom, Chinatown and the Old Town. Late at night, a taxi or Grab car is simpler.
How do you take the train from Don Mueang Airport?
Don Mueang station stands opposite the airport, linked to the terminal by a pedestrian bridge, and is served by the SRT Dark Red Line run by SRT Electrified Train (SRTET). Take the Red Line south to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (formerly Bang Sue Grand Station), where an underground walkway links to Bang Sue station on the MRT Blue Line.
SRTET's fare table, dated September 26, 2026, lists 33 baht for an adult from Don Mueang to Krung Thep Aphiwat and 29 baht to Chatuchak, with discounted student and senior fares. Its timetable shows trains on the line from 5 a.m. until around midnight, every 10 to 15 minutes; the call center is 1690. With big suitcases, remember the route involves the bridge from the terminal and a change of line. From Bang Sue, the Blue Line continues to Chatuchak Park, Sukhumvit, Silom and Chinatown; see our guide to the MRT to Chinatown.
Which bus goes from Don Mueang Airport to the city?
Four Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) airport buses, A1 to A4, run from Don Mueang's International Passenger Terminal. The service counter is at Building 1, Floor 1, Gate 6, and buses also pick up in front of the Service Hall building. Airports of Thailand (AOT) lists fares of 30 baht on the A1 and A2 and 50 baht on the A3 and A4.
- A1 to Mo Chit 2 bus terminal, every 15 minutes; the closest bus for the Chatuchak Weekend Market area.
- A2 to Victory Monument, every 15 minutes.
- A3 to Lumphini Park, every 30 minutes; AOT's older route description has it passing Pratunam and Ratchaprasong.
- A4 to Sanam Luang, every 30 minutes, via Democracy Monument and Khao San, according to AOT. Sanam Luang is the open ground beside the Grand Palace.
The buses are good value but run on ordinary roads, so they are slower at rush hour.
Is there a bus from Don Mueang to Khao San Road?
Yes, two. The A4 airport bus runs to Sanam Luang via Democracy Monument and Khao San for 50 baht, and the Limo Bus runs a Khao San route for a flat 150 baht. Limo Bus also runs a Silom route. Its counters are at International Passenger Terminal Building 1, Gate 7, and Domestic Passenger Terminal Building 1, Gate 15, and the buses have Wi-Fi, according to AOT.
How much is a taxi or Grab from Don Mueang Airport?
A taxi from Don Mueang Airport costs the metered fare plus a 50-baht airport surcharge paid to the driver, plus any expressway tolls; there is no fixed price. Public taxi counters are on the 1st floor of International Terminal 1 at Gate 8, and in the Domestic Terminal next to Gate 15.
Grab has a service counter in the Domestic Terminal, Building 2, 1st floor, Gate 14, and fares are set in the app; see how to use Grab in Bangkok. Our guide to the taxi fare from Bangkok airport to the city explains each charge. A taxi or Grab car is the simplest choice for families, groups and anyone arriving after the buses stop. If you would rather have a car waiting, you can book a private car with driver on Klook before you fly.
How do you get from Don Mueang to Suvarnabhumi?
AOT runs a free shuttle bus between Don Mueang and Suvarnabhumi from 5 a.m. to midnight, every 30 minutes, for passengers with an onward flight ticket, who must show the ticket and a passport. Our comparison of which Bangkok airport is better covers the differences between the two, and how many airports Bangkok has explains where each one is.
Which option should you choose?
- Staying on the MRT (Sukhumvit, Silom, Chinatown): the Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, then the Blue Line.
- Staying in the Old Town or near Khao San: the A4 bus or the Limo Bus.
- Staying near Siam, Pratunam or Lumphini: the A3 bus, or a taxi.
- Arriving late, with children or heavy bags: a taxi or Grab car.
Still choosing where to stay? Start with our Bangkok hotels or our guide to where to stay in Bangkok.
Sources: Airports of Thailand, Don Mueang BMTA buses, Airports of Thailand, Don Mueang Limo Bus, Airports of Thailand, Don Mueang taxi-meter, Airports of Thailand, Don Mueang Grab, Airports of Thailand, DMK-BKK shuttle, Airports of Thailand, Suvarnabhumi transport, SRTET fare information, SRTET Red Line timetable, Don Mueang station (Wikipedia), Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal (Wikipedia). Checked September 26, 2026.
SRTET's fare table (dated September 26, 2026) lists adult fares of 33 baht from Don Mueang to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and 29 baht to Chatuchak on the Red Line. The MRT Blue Line is a separate fare.
Airports of Thailand lists 30 baht for the A1 and A2 buses and 50 baht for the A3 and A4, for the whole route. The Limo Bus to Silom or Khao San is 150 baht.
According to AOT, the A1 to Mo Chit 2 runs 5:45 a.m. to midnight, and the A2, A3 and A4 run 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The BMTA service counter is at the International Passenger Terminal, Building 1, Floor 1, Gate 6. Buses pick up there and in front of the Service Hall building.
Yes. Don Mueang station is opposite the airport and linked to it by a pedestrian bridge. It serves the SRT Red Line and long-distance trains.
There is no fixed fare. You pay the meter, a 50-baht airport surcharge for the driver and any expressway tolls. Taxi counters are at International Terminal 1, 1st floor, Gate 8, and in the Domestic Terminal next to Gate 15.
Yes, for connecting passengers only. It runs from 5 a.m. to midnight every 30 minutes; show your onward flight ticket and a passport or ID card.