Criss-crossing Bangkok part 182

Shuttle S1
To go from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to Khao San Road (Backpackers Area), the most practical way is to take the airport bus S1 (service started on 1st June 2017).
The trip cost 60 baht per person wherever you stop. The S1 Bus is the cheapest way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Khao San Road. There is plenty of space to store luggage.
Note that there is a free shuttle bus connecting Don Muang Airport to Suvarnabhumi airport.
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1 Busroute S1, Sanam Luang Bus Terminal – Suvarnabhumi Airport (terminus Floor 1 Gate 7-8).
The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 minutes.
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2 Bus 3-44012. Buses depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport every 30 minutes from 06:00 – 20:00h.
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3 Bus 3-44012. The S1 Bus doesn’t go into Khao San Road but it takes you to the Phra Nakorn area, which includes Khao San Road, Phra Arthit Rd, Samsen Rd, Lan Luang Rd and Sanam Luang. So once you reach the destination, you will have to walk for another 10-15 minutes into the Khaosan Road itself.
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4 The fastest way to get from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Khaosan Road is to taxi which takes 25 minutes and costs 320 – 390 baht.
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5 Shuttle S1: 3-44012. Suvarnabhumi Airport.
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6 The S1 shuttle bus fare has a fixed price of 60 baht (€1.58) per person. Tickets are bought with cash directly from the bus driver or conductor and there is no option to buy tickets in advance.
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7 Khaosan road is near Bang Lam Phu and Ratchadamnoen Klang road.
It is a popular budget accommodation destination for international tourists and a meeting point for travellers from all over the world.
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8 Busroute S1, Sanam Luang Bus Terminal – Suvarnabhumi Airport (terminus Floor 1 Gate 7-8).
The total trip duration for this route is approximately 48 minutes.
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