Bangkok Airport Bus: Routes, Fares and How To Use

Bangkok Airport bus is a bus service that connects Suvarnabhumi Airport to the city center and nearby provinces like Pattaya and Hua Hin. The buses are available at the bus terminal located in the Transportation Center on the level-1 at Suvarnabhumi Airport.

In order to get to the Transport Center, you would need to take the free shuttle bus service that is available at the airport. In this article, we will guide you through the public bus routes, fares, details and how to board the bus to your desired locations.

City Center Routes

The bus fare to city center is THB 35 per person, regardless of where you want to travel to. It is part of the public bus system runs by the government. Below are the route details to downtown area:

  • Bus 550: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Happy Land
    • This bus departs from the airport every 15-20 minutes and takes about 1 hour to reach Happy Land.
    • The route passes through Ladkrabang Road, On Nut Road, Sri Nakarin Road, and Ladprao Road.
  • Bus 551: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Victory Monument (Expressway)
    • This bus departs from the airport every 15-20 minutes and takes about 1 hour to reach Victory Monument.
    • The route passes through the New Bangkok – Chonburi expressway and Srirat expressway.
  • Bus 552: Suvarnabhumi Airport – On Nut BTS Station
    • This bus departs from the airport every 15-20 minutes and takes about 45 minutes to reach On Nut BTS Station.
    • The route passes through Bangna-Bangpakong Road and Sukhumvit Road.
  • Bus 553: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Samut Prakan
    • This bus departs from the airport every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour to reach Samut Prakan. The fare is 35 baht.
    • The route passes through Sukhumvit Road, Rama IV Road, and Rama II Road.
  • Bus 554: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Don Muang Airport (Expressway)
    • This bus departs from the airport every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour to reach Don Muang Airport.
    • The route passes through the New Bangkok – Chonburi expressway.
  • Bus 555: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Rangsit (Expressway)
    • This bus departs from the airport every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour to reach Rangsit.
    • The route passes through the New Bangkok – Chonburi expressway and Outer Ring Road.
  • Bus 556: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Southern Bus Terminal (Expressway)
    • This bus departs from the airport every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour to reach the Southern Bus Terminal.
    • The route passes through the New Bangkok – Chonburi expressway.
  • Bus 557: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Wongwien Yai
    • This bus departs from the airport every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour to reach Wongwien Yai.
    • The route passes through Sukhumvit Road, Rama IV Road, and Rama II Road.
  • Bus 558: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Central Rama 2
    • This bus departs from the airport every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour to reach Central Rama 2.
    • The route passes through Sukhumvit Road and Rama IV Road.
  • Bus 559: Suvarnabhumi Airport – Future Park Rangsit (using the outer ring road)
    • This bus departs from the airport every 30 minutes and takes about 1 hour to reach Future Park Rangsit.
    • The route passes through the Outer Ring Road.

Other Routes

At the airport Transport Center, you can also board a bus to nearby provinces using either the public or private bus system located on level-1, gate 8 of the terminal. Below are the details for transporting from Suvarnabhumi to other nearby provinces:

Pattaya

  • Bus 389 – is a public bus that takes you from the BKK Airport to Pattaya and the fare is THB 143 per person.
  • Bell Transport Company – is a private bus that takes you from the Airport to Pattaya and the fare is THB 300 per person.

Hua Hin

  • Roong Rueang Coach (RRC) – is a private bus that takes you from the Airport to Hua HIn and the fare is THB 350 per person.

Koh Chang

  • Bus 392 – is a full-sized VIP coach that takes you from the BKK to Koh Chang and the fare is THB 600 per person.

How To Transport

To transport to Bangkok city center and nearby areas using the bus, here are the steps:

  1. Proceed to the Transportation Center – After clearing the immigration at the Suvarnabhumi Airport, proceed to the main terminal by following the exit sign and get to the bus service center, located at the Transportation Center on the basement level of the main terminal (level-1, gate-8)
  2. Purchase the ticket – Once you reach the counter, look for the specific bus service you wish to use and then purchase your ticket. Be prepared to provide information such as your destination, number of passengers, and any specific requirements.
  3. Wait for the departure – After you bought the ticket, wait for the departure, which usually takes anywhere between 20-30 minutes, depending on the company and service you decided to go for.
  4. Board the bus – When your bus arrives, board it with your luggage. The bus staff will assist you in storing your bags in the designated compartments. All the buses are clean, modern and air-conditioned. So just sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride to your destination.

Bus vs Public Taxi

Buses and public taxis are the 2 most preferred ways of road transportation from the BKK to the city center.

Here the overview comparisons between these 2 options:

  • Price – The bus ticket fare is THB 35, regardless of where you go in the city whereas the public taxi operates on a taximeter and the price starts at THB 35. On average, it costs between THB 250 to THB 400, depending on the traffic and destination. So the bus is definitely the cheaper option.
  • Travel duration – The bus makes multiple stops in the way and therefore it usually takes between 45-60 minutes to reach the destination, whereas the taxi takes about 30 minutes to travel. Therefore, the taxi is the faster option.
  • Comfort level – Public taxi offers a much more level of comfort compared to the bus.

Bus vs Private Airport Transfer

If you’re considering opting for the private transportation service but still not sure, here are the overview comparisons between these 2 options:

  • Price – The bus is considerably cheaper than private transfer because the starting cost for the private car is at THB 1000 for most of the companies.
  • Travel duration – The bus makes multiple stops in the way and therefore it usually takes between 45-60 minutes whereas the private transportation takes about 30-40 minutes to reach the destination. Therefore the private transfer is faster.
  • Comfort level – Opting for private transportation provides an unparalleled level of comfort and complete privacy when compared to taking the bus.