Thon Buri: how to get there and around
Airports, stations, ports, where the hotels are and what the numbers say, from public data rather than a brochure.
Thon Buri is a city of 119,708 people in Thailand (Bangkok), 7 m (23 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre.
Key facts
Daylight in Thon Buri runs from about 11 h 21 min a day in late December to 12 h 59 min in late June (computed for 13.73° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.
Getting there
Thon Buri is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, whose 12,139-ft runway is long enough for long-haul wide-body aircraft. The alternatives are Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK, 29 km).
Flights to Thon Buri: every airport, routes and times
Buses to Thon Buri · Driving and car hire
Nearby cities, and how to get between them
- Bangkok, 4 km
- Samut Prakan, 19 km — tours
- Mueang Nonthaburi, 15 km — tours
- Chon Buri, 67 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Phra Pradaeng, 9 km
- Bang Khae, 9 km
- Pak Kret, 21 km — tours
- Sai Mai, 28 km — car rental · tours
- Si Racha, 78 km — buses · car rental · tours
- Myeik, 249 km (Myanmar)
Common questions
Which airport serves Thon Buri?
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), 25 km (16 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.
How big is Thon Buri?
About 119,708 people live in Thon Buri (GeoNames).
What time zone is Thon Buri in?
Asia/Bangkok, currently UTC+7.
What currency is used in Thon Buri?
The Baht (THB). Traffic drives on the left.
Which cities are near Thon Buri?
Bangkok (4 km), Samut Prakan (19 km), Mueang Nonthaburi (15 km), Chon Buri (67 km), Phra Pradaeng (9 km).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.