Are there 24/7 buses?

Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.

Is it safe to take taxis overnight?

Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.

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Don Mueang International Airport

Bangkok, Thailand

Drop-off

Siam / Central Bangkok (via BTS Siam)

Pin before customs

Fastest

Airport Bus A1

bus · 5-15m

Data

Nov 28

Audit

Quick verdict

Fastest into town

Service: Airport Bus A1
Headway: 5-15
Backup: Airport Bus A2 · 15-30m

Note

Orange airport bus from Don Mueang (Gate 6, Level 1) to BTS Mo Chit / MRT Chatuchak Park, where you can transfer by BTS to Siam and other central areas. Operates roughly 06:15–00:00 with frequent departures and uses the toll road to avoid heavy traffic when possible.

Late arrivals

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Lines that keep running

Brief

This is the overnight lifeline when the metro or flagship express shuts down.

Service: Airport Bus A2
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Orange airport bus from Don Mueang (Gate 6, Level 1) to BTS Victory Monument via BTS Mo Chit / MRT Chatuchak Park, giving easy BTS access to Siam and central Bangkok. Typically runs about 06:30–23:00 with departures every 15–30 minutes.

Backup when rail sleeps

Brief

If even this pauses, default to the licensed taxi rank or approved ride-hailing pickup outside arrivals.

Service: Airport Bus A2
Mode: bus
Freq: 15-30m
Note: Orange airport bus from Don Mueang (Gate 6, Level 1) to BTS Victory Monument via BTS Mo Chit / MRT Chatuchak Park, giving easy BTS access to Siam and central Bangkok. Typically runs about 06:30–23:00 with departures every 15–30 minutes.

Ticketing tips

Brief

Load balance onto the local transit card before midnight because some kiosks shut or stop accepting bills after hours.

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FAQs

01Are there 24/7 buses?: Most airports keep at least one night bus or coach on standby—check the overhead screens near arrivals for the current stand.
02Is it safe to take taxis overnight?: Stick to signed ranks and insist on the meter. Note any official surcharge for night operations before you hop in.