How to get from Don Muang Airport to City Center (DMK to BKK)

Last updated on September 20th, 2022 at 04:16 am

We will write how to get from Don Muang Airport to city center (DMK to BKK) and Khao San Road. The distance from Don Muang airport to city center is 25 kilometers. Click here to book online Bangkok activities and day trips The cheapest way to get from Don Muang airport to Bangkok city center is by bus for $1 USD. The travel time by bus from Don Muang airport to city center is and 1 hour 40 minutes. If you go by taxi will be around 40 minutes. You can get a taxi or a private transfer.

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How to get from Don Muang Airport to Bangkok City Center

Don Mueang Airport also called Don Muang Airport and DMK is popular if you are taking budget Airlines like Air Asia traveling around neighbor countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar. Rachel was coming from Yangon after we spent a couple of weeks traveling around Myanmar. The airport is only 15 kilometers far from the Sky Train. Once in the Sky Train can be around 10 extra kilometers to make a total of 25 kilometers distance. From Don Muang to Suvarnabhumi Airport the distance is 45 kilometers and it will take almost one hour to get there with the free shuttle between Don Muang Airport to Bangkok Airport.

Don Muang Airport to City Center (DMK to BKK) by Bus

If you want to get from Don Muang Airport to City by bus. There is a direct bus from Don Mueang Airport and stopping in Khao San Road. It takes 40 minutes to one hour depending on the traffic. The price is 150-170 Baht and you will find them in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Limo Bus is the name of the company. You can click here to buy your tickets and check schedule with 12 Go. Personally we find this option very easy and comfortable but it can be pricey if you go on a budget. That’s why we will keep telling you more options.

Cheapest Way From Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok (DMK to BKK)

The cheapest way to get from Don Muang airport to Bangkok city center is by bus. You will have to go to BTS Station and get the A2 bus going to Mo Chit which is North part from Khao San Road. You have to get the bus at Terminal 1 in the exit 6. Terminal 2 exit 12 and 14. It will cost you 30 Baht the bus to Mo Chit. Once in Mo Chit look for the bus number 3 going to Khao San Road.

Bus Schedule Don Muang Airport to City

The bus runs every 30 minutes from 8 30 am until 11 30 pm. The travel time from DMK to Mochit will be around 30-45 minutes depending on the traffic. It will cost you 12 Baht. So total price will be 42 Baht which means $1.5 USD. And the bus from the airport to Mo Chit can take around one hour plus 40 minutes to one hour going from Mo Chit to Khao San Road. Things are changing fast and transportation works better every time. There are also buses going to Khao San Road direct every 30 minutes for only 50 Baht.

Bus Dong Muang to Bangkok Plus Sky Train

You can take the same bus mentioned above going to Mochit where you can transfer to the Sky Train. The bus fare DMK Airport to BKK is 30 Bath and it’s required to pay with cash. Once you are in the Sky Train to Bangkok city center. The price is 30-60 Bath depending where are you going. You can pay by cash or card that will not be a problem. You can see there are a few options I did by myself two of them. First time I got Limo Bus going to Khao San Road. The second time I went to Mo Chit and took a second bus to Khao San Road. Next time I will take the direct bus from the airport to Khao San Road.

How to get Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok City Center by Taxi

It can be the easiest and most comfortable way. Also the most expensive. You have to keep the line and just show your address to the taxi driver. Make sure the driver is turning on the taximeter. The trip will cost you around 600-800 Baht total. Since you have to pay 50 Baht extra airport taxi tax and 120 Baht toll roads to add to the taximeter. Make sure the taxi driver understands the address that you are going in Khao San Road or if you are going to another area in Bangkok! Also make sure that you ride an official taxi heading to the official taxi point. And don’t trust anyone offering their services. If you prefer to avoid this situation and more comfort check below to book online. Click here to book your transfer Don Muang to Bangkok!

How to get from Don Muang Airport to City Center by Grab

If you decide to go fto Khao San Road from Don Mueang Airport by Grab it will be similar like taxi. It can be cheaper and it will cost you around 450-700 Baht. The best thing that the driver will have your address and it will not be confused in your final destination. You will also have to pay 120 Bath for the toll road to add to the final price of the app. Click here to book online transportation from the airport to Bangkok city center!

Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok Airport Shuttle Bus (DMK to BKK Shuttle Bus Schedule)

There is a free shuttle connecting both airports. It’s located in Gate 6 the shuttle going from Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok Airport). You will have to show them your flight ticket. You can also go by taxi that will be faster but more expensive. The travel time can be around 1 hour, less or more you know depending on the traffic. The distance from Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 45 kilometers. Hope it’s useful this travel guide from Don Muang Airport to Bangkok. Which one would you choose from Don Muang Airport to Bangkok? The cheapest or the fastest way? We decided to spend a few days in Bangkok before going back home in the Philippines. If you are heading to Bangkok soon, we will give you a few quick facts:

Exchange Rate in Thailand

The exchange rate is around 1 USD = 31 Baht. It means that, if you exchange 100 USD, you will have 3100 Baht. You can click here to know the exchange rate before your trip. We recommend you look for a good money changer in the city and avoid changing cash in the airport. If you will be using ATM, there is a withdrawal fee of 150 Baht per transaction.

Sim Card in Thailand

SIM Card+ Internet promos come in different prices. If you want to have a SIM card for 30 days, prices go from 400-600 Baht for 1.5 GB to 15 GB of mobile data. If you want a SIM card for 7-15 days, prices go from 300-600 Baht. Planning to book accommodation for your next trip to Thailand? Click here to book with Booking and Agoda!

Best Time to visit Bangkok

Thailand is a beautiful tropical country with lush surroundings and a weather perfect for growing the most delicious fruits and the most captivating flora. Bangkok, being the country’s capital, is a thriving metropolis set in a humid and warm landscape that can be visited all year round. For those who want to explore during its cooler months, the best time to visit Bangkok is from December to February. However, the rich culture and heritage of Bangkok is celebrated during the Thai New Year (or Songkran) during April, one of the countries hottest months along with March and May. Finally, Bangkok’s low season lands on May to October but the city can still be enjoyed, especially by budget travelers who prioritize good hotel deals over sunny weather. Click here to check the weather in Bangkok!

Daily Budget to visit Bangkok

Bangkok is an Asian melting pot and visiting a city as colorful as this comes with a cost. Luckily, there are ways to navigate Bangkok for a much cheaper price than the average tourist. You can look for local restaurants that serve meals that go as low as 30 to 50 THB, while beers go for 40 THB a bottle. For your accommodations, a budget room can cost around 500 THB (less than $15 USD) while a mid-range one can go for 700-2000 THB ($20-50 USD). There are many things to do in Bangkok and some of them come with ticket fees. For example, a visit to the Grand Palace costs 350 THB while the Reclining Buddha ticket only costs 200 THB. Just put aside $15 USD or less for your entertainment budget in Bangkok. For around $2 USD you can rent a bicycle to go around Bangkok. You can learn more about the other transportation options below.

Where to stay in Khao San Road

For this visit in Bangkok, we decided to team up with Ibis Styles Bangkok Khaosan Viengtai Hotel. The hotel in the heart of Khao San Road is very new, modern and really stylish. Check out these shots of our room and the pool area: We felt at home in Ibis Styles Hotel. We were happy to meet Gift, who showed us around and shared with us some cool tips in moving around Bangkok. The room was big enough for the two of us and had all the comfort we needed, from hot water to toiletries, etc. Plus we really loved the location, especially at night time because it’s fun to think that we’re sleeping so close to the night market, bars, and restaurants. Check out the shots below if for the bigger rooms they have that are perfect for traveling with friends or family. The decor is great and we love the pillows that reminded us of Songkran Festival, the most popular feast in Thailand. Click here to check their website and book your stay in Bangkok! And after Bangkok, there are many cool things to do in Ayutthaya, just a couple of hours by train from Bangkok. The breakfast was great! They had Asian and Western choices, so both us were happy. Rachel enjoyed her Asian breakfast while I loved my vegetables, omelette, and bread. There is a bakery in the hotel and they also have a bar for guests who want to enjoy live music at night. Our favorite place in the hotel is the swimming pool, as usual, ha! It was super colorful and a perfect place for relaxing during the day. Click here to book your accommodation in Bangkok and get the best deals with Booking and Agoda!

Click here if you want to get your discount booking activities in the Bangkok and Thailand with Klook!

How to get from Don Muang Airport to Bangkok City Center

Don Mueang Airport also called Don Muang Airport and DMK is popular if you are taking budget Airlines like Air Asia traveling around neighbor countries like Cambodia, Vietnam, Laos and Myanmar. Rachel was coming from Yangon after we spent a couple of weeks traveling around Myanmar. The airport is only 15 kilometers far from the Sky Train. Once in the Sky Train can be around 10 extra kilometers to make a total of 25 kilometers distance. From Don Muang to Suvarnabhumi Airport the distance is 45 kilometers and it will take almost one hour to get there with the free shuttle between Don Muang Airport to Bangkok Airport.

Don Muang Airport to City Center (DMK to BKK) by Bus

If you want to get from Don Muang Airport to City by bus. There is a direct bus from Don Mueang Airport and stopping in Khao San Road. It takes 40 minutes to one hour depending on the traffic. The price is 150-170 Baht and you will find them in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Limo Bus is the name of the company. You can click here to buy your tickets and check schedule with 12 Go. Personally we find this option very easy and comfortable but it can be pricey if you go on a budget. That’s why we will keep telling you more options.

Cheapest Way From Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok (DMK to BKK)

The cheapest way to get from Don Muang airport to Bangkok city center is by bus. You will have to go to BTS Station and get the A2 bus going to Mo Chit which is North part from Khao San Road. You have to get the bus at Terminal 1 in the exit 6. Terminal 2 exit 12 and 14. It will cost you 30 Baht the bus to Mo Chit. Once in Mo Chit look for the bus number 3 going to Khao San Road.

Bus Schedule Don Muang Airport to City

The bus runs every 30 minutes from 8 30 am until 11 30 pm. The travel time from DMK to Mochit will be around 30-45 minutes depending on the traffic. It will cost you 12 Baht. So total price will be 42 Baht which means $1.5 USD. And the bus from the airport to Mo Chit can take around one hour plus 40 minutes to one hour going from Mo Chit to Khao San Road. Things are changing fast and transportation works better every time. There are also buses going to Khao San Road direct every 30 minutes for only 50 Baht.

Bus Dong Muang to Bangkok Plus Sky Train

You can take the same bus mentioned above going to Mochit where you can transfer to the Sky Train. The bus fare DMK Airport to BKK is 30 Bath and it’s required to pay with cash. Once you are in the Sky Train to Bangkok city center. The price is 30-60 Bath depending where are you going. You can pay by cash or card that will not be a problem. You can see there are a few options I did by myself two of them. First time I got Limo Bus going to Khao San Road. The second time I went to Mo Chit and took a second bus to Khao San Road. Next time I will take the direct bus from the airport to Khao San Road.

How to get Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok City Center by Taxi

It can be the easiest and most comfortable way. Also the most expensive. You have to keep the line and just show your address to the taxi driver. Make sure the driver is turning on the taximeter. The trip will cost you around 600-800 Baht total. Since you have to pay 50 Baht extra airport taxi tax and 120 Baht toll roads to add to the taximeter. Make sure the taxi driver understands the address that you are going in Khao San Road or if you are going to another area in Bangkok! Also make sure that you ride an official taxi heading to the official taxi point. And don’t trust anyone offering their services. If you prefer to avoid this situation and more comfort check below to book online. Click here to book your transfer Don Muang to Bangkok!

How to get from Don Muang Airport to City Center by Grab

If you decide to go fto Khao San Road from Don Mueang Airport by Grab it will be similar like taxi. It can be cheaper and it will cost you around 450-700 Baht. The best thing that the driver will have your address and it will not be confused in your final destination. You will also have to pay 120 Bath for the toll road to add to the final price of the app. Click here to book online transportation from the airport to Bangkok city center!

Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok Airport Shuttle Bus (DMK to BKK Shuttle Bus Schedule)

There is a free shuttle connecting both airports. It’s located in Gate 6 the shuttle going from Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok Airport). You will have to show them your flight ticket. You can also go by taxi that will be faster but more expensive. The travel time can be around 1 hour, less or more you know depending on the traffic. The distance from Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is 45 kilometers. Hope it’s useful this travel guide from Don Muang Airport to Bangkok. Which one would you choose from Don Muang Airport to Bangkok? The cheapest or the fastest way? We decided to spend a few days in Bangkok before going back home in the Philippines. If you are heading to Bangkok soon, we will give you a few quick facts:

Exchange Rate in Thailand

The exchange rate is around 1 USD = 31 Baht. It means that, if you exchange 100 USD, you will have 3100 Baht. You can click here to know the exchange rate before your trip. We recommend you look for a good money changer in the city and avoid changing cash in the airport. If you will be using ATM, there is a withdrawal fee of 150 Baht per transaction.

Sim Card in Thailand

SIM Card+ Internet promos come in different prices. If you want to have a SIM card for 30 days, prices go from 400-600 Baht for 1.5 GB to 15 GB of mobile data. If you want a SIM card for 7-15 days, prices go from 300-600 Baht. Planning to book accommodation for your next trip to Thailand? Click here to book with Booking and Agoda!

Best Time to visit Bangkok

Thailand is a beautiful tropical country with lush surroundings and a weather perfect for growing the most delicious fruits and the most captivating flora. Bangkok, being the country’s capital, is a thriving metropolis set in a humid and warm landscape that can be visited all year round. For those who want to explore during its cooler months, the best time to visit Bangkok is from December to February. However, the rich culture and heritage of Bangkok is celebrated during the Thai New Year (or Songkran) during April, one of the countries hottest months along with March and May. Finally, Bangkok’s low season lands on May to October but the city can still be enjoyed, especially by budget travelers who prioritize good hotel deals over sunny weather. Click here to check the weather in Bangkok!

Daily Budget to visit Bangkok

Bangkok is an Asian melting pot and visiting a city as colorful as this comes with a cost. Luckily, there are ways to navigate Bangkok for a much cheaper price than the average tourist. You can look for local restaurants that serve meals that go as low as 30 to 50 THB, while beers go for 40 THB a bottle. For your accommodations, a budget room can cost around 500 THB (less than $15 USD) while a mid-range one can go for 700-2000 THB ($20-50 USD). There are many things to do in Bangkok and some of them come with ticket fees. For example, a visit to the Grand Palace costs 350 THB while the Reclining Buddha ticket only costs 200 THB. Just put aside $15 USD or less for your entertainment budget in Bangkok. For around $2 USD you can rent a bicycle to go around Bangkok. You can learn more about the other transportation options below.

Where to stay in Khao San Road

For this visit in Bangkok, we decided to team up with Ibis Styles Bangkok Khaosan Viengtai Hotel. The hotel in the heart of Khao San Road is very new, modern and really stylish. Check out these shots of our room and the pool area: We felt at home in Ibis Styles Hotel. We were happy to meet Gift, who showed us around and shared with us some cool tips in moving around Bangkok. The room was big enough for the two of us and had all the comfort we needed, from hot water to toiletries, etc. Plus we really loved the location, especially at night time because it’s fun to think that we’re sleeping so close to the night market, bars, and restaurants. Check out the shots below if for the bigger rooms they have that are perfect for traveling with friends or family. The decor is great and we love the pillows that reminded us of Songkran Festival, the most popular feast in Thailand. Click here to check their website and book your stay in Bangkok! And after Bangkok, there are many cool things to do in Ayutthaya, just a couple of hours by train from Bangkok. The breakfast was great! They had Asian and Western choices, so both us were happy. Rachel enjoyed her Asian breakfast while I loved my vegetables, omelette, and bread. There is a bakery in the hotel and they also have a bar for guests who want to enjoy live music at night. Our favorite place in the hotel is the swimming pool, as usual, ha! It was super colorful and a perfect place for relaxing during the day. Click here to book your accommodation in Bangkok and get the best deals with Booking and Agoda!