4 Ways To Get From Suvarnabhumi Airport To Don Muang Airport

Suvarnabhumi To Don Muang Airport

There are a couple ways to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Don Muang Airport (DMK) but the cheapest way is to take a free airport shuttle bus from BKK to DMK if you have either a domestic or international flight from Don Muang on the same day you arrive in Bangkok.

Here are 4 ways to transfer from the Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Muang Airport:

  1. Free shuttle bus
  2. Airport Rail Link (ARL)
  3. Public taxi
  4. Private transfers

How far is Suvarnabhumi Airport from Don Muang Airport?

The distance between Suvarnabhumi Airport and DMK Airport is about 50 km (31 miles) and it takes about 40-120 minutes to reach the destination, depending on the traffic condition and mode of transportation.

1. Free Shuttle Bus

There is a free direct airport shuttle bus that you can take from BKK to DMK if you have either a domestic or international flight from Don Muang on the same day you arrive in Bangkok.

The shuttle bus starts operating at 5:00 and the last bus leaves at midnight. The bus departs every 15-20 minutes and it takes roughly about 50 minutes to 2 hours to reach DMK from BKK, depending on the traffic condition.

The bus is air-conditioned and has limited number of seats available. It operates on a first-come-first-serve basis and there is no pre-booking required.

To take the free shuttle bus, here are the steps:

  1. The bus is available on the level-2 of the Suvarnabhumi outside of door-3. So once you arrive, you can go straight to the gate.
  2. At the gate, the staff will ask for your document. Here, you need to show your passport/ID card and the proof of travel (e-ticket or boarding pass for the connecting flight)
  3. Once the staff checks all the document, you will get a stamp on the hand before boarding the bus.

2. Airport Rail Link (ARL)

There are 3 train routes you can use to get from Suvarnabhumi to Don Muang Airport and they are as follows:

1. ARL and A3 bus

First option is to take the train to the Ratchaprarop Station, then to DMK via the A3 Bus.

Here is the information for this route:

  • Total cost: THB 40 for the train, THB 50 for the bus.
  • Duration of the journey: about 25 minutes to the Ratchaprarop station and about 30 minutes to DMK via the bus.

2. ARL, MRT, and A1/A2 Bus

Second option is to take the Airport Rail Link to Makasan Station. From there, transfer to the MRT Phetchaburi Station via the skyway. From Phetchaburi Station, take the metro to MRT Chatuchak Park Station. Finally, take either the A1 Bus or A2 Bus to DMK.

Here is the information for this route:

  • Total cost: THB 35 for ARL to Makasan Station, THB 33 for Phetchaburi Station to Chatuchak Park Station, and THB 30 for the bus.
  • Duration of the journey: about 22 minutes to the Makasan Station, about 20 minutes from the Phetchaburi Station to Chatuchak Park Station, and about 20 minutes to DMK via the bus.

3. ARL, BTS, and A1/A2 Bus

Third option is to take the Airport Rail Link to Phaya Thai Station. Then take the BTS Phaya Thai to BTS Mo Chit Station. Finally, take either the A1 Bus or A2 Bus from the Mo Chit Bus Station right next to the Skytrain station.

Here is the information for this route:

  • Total cost: THB 45 for the ARL to Phaya Thai Station, THB 37 for the BTS Phaya Thai to BTS Mo Chit, and THB 30 for the bus.
  • Duration of the journey: about 30 minutes to the Phaya Thai Station, about 10 minutes from the Phaya Thai Station to Mo Chit Station, and about 30 minutes to DMK via the bus.

3. Public Taxi

If taking the public transportation option sounds like a hassle to you, then you can opt for a public taxi which is available at the level-1 of the Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The distance between the Suvarnabhumi to Don Muang Airport is 42 km by car and it takes roughly about 30-45 minutes to reach, depending on the traffic. The average cost of a taxi to DMK is between THB 400-500, excluding the toll taxes and Airport parking fee.

4. Private Transfers

Last but not least is to book a private transfer directly from Bangkok Airport to Don Mueang. This is again, a great option for those looking for a hassle free transportation method in an exclusive style.

There are many private companies you can book for the transfer. There are also those available at the front desk on the level-2 of the arrival terminal in BKK. These are usually companies affiliated with the Airports and the hotels such as luxury limousine services, SUV, Toyota Alphard and more.

The average cost of taking companies like this is somewhere between THB 900-1500, depending on the type of vehicle you chose.

What is the fastest mode of transportation to get to Don Muang Airport from Suvarnabhumi Airport?

The fast way to travel from DMK from BKK airport is by a public taxi or private transfers which takes approximately 30-45 minutes for the journey, depending on the traffic condition. This is recommended for those having a short layover schedule.

Are there any restrictions or security checks when transferring from BKK to DMK airport?

If you are transferring from the Suvarnabhumi Airport to Don Muang Airport using a free shuttle bus, there is a document check at the bus gate before departure. After you arrive at the DMK, you will still have to go through the usual check-in process and immigration before proceeding to your flight.