There’s now an easy and convenient way to travel between Don Mueang Airport and central Bangkok. The new SRT Red Line has been opened by the State Railway of Thailand, which also operates the existing Airport Link that connects central Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport
Continue reading as we take a look at this new addition to Bangkok’s rapidly expanding mass transit infrastructure and learn how you can easily move you and your luggage between DMK and central Bangkok.
Bangkok finally has a train like the Airport Link or BTS Skytrain running between Don Mueang Airport and central Bangkok. Prior to August 2021 you could really only reach the airport by car or bus to be on time for your flight.
Yes, there is a State Railway of Thailand train station, but use for travelers isn’t recommended due to unexpected delays. It’s simply not the most convenient or comfortable method between the city and airport. But now with the SRT Red Line, the train is an option again, perhaps even the best option for many travelers.
The new SRT Red Line links Don Mueang Airport to central Bangkok. Currently, Don Mueang Airport primarily serves airlines operating domestic flights and some international routes offered by budget carriers.
Until the opening of Suvarnabhumi in 2006, Don Mueang was Bangkok’s only airport and the airport code for Don Mueang is DMK. Some airlines operate flights out of both airports, so be careful and make sure you know which airport you need to go to before it’s too late. There have been many occasions where travelers have gone to the wrong airport.
The new Don Mueang SRT Red Line station is accessible by skywalk directly from the airport terminal. This same station will also serve the planned high-speed train that will take you up country.
As of now the SRT Red Line runs between Rangsit and Bang Sue stations with connections to the MRT Pink Line and MRT Blue Line. The MRT Blue Line connection at Bang Sue will take you into central Bangkok. From Bang Sue you can reach the popular Sukhumvit and Silom areas, as well as the rest of Bangkok via the MRT and BTS Skytrain.
Klook.comRiding the SRT Red Line
Riding the SRT Red Line is simple, just be sure to have some Thai baht with you before leaving the airport.
To ride the Red Line, purchase a ticket from a machine or the kiosk. Don’t worry, you won’t need much to cover the fare of about 14 yo 42 Thai Baht per passenger.
After buying a ticket, pass through the gate by tapping the token and walking through as the barriers open. Keep track of the token, you’ll need it later to exit your destination station.
Go up to the platform on the 2nd level and wait for the next train. Trains will depart regularly every 15 minutes. You can even watch the planes while you wait.
Riding the full length between Don Mueang and Bang Sue will take about 30 minutes. Not too bad for just over a dollar U.S.
When you arrive at your stop. exit the train and proceed to the exit gates.
Insert your token, walk through, and proceed to the best exit.
SRT Red Line or Taxi?
Will you be using the SRT to travel between the city and the airport? To the chagrin of the taxi drivers, we expect for the SRT Red Line to be a popular option amongst travelers.
