The MRT Blue Line is the first underground metro system of Thailand, encircling the city center of Bangkok. This metro line links central Bangkok with important areas of the city, making it very useful for exploring the main attractions of the city. Discover a detailed guide to the Bangkok MRT Blue Line with the route map, opening hours and timetable, fare and ticket options, and find tips for using the Blue Line train.
Bangkok MRT Blue Line
The MRT Blue Line currently consists of 38 stations scattered around the city, as this Bangkok metro line was significantly expanded in recent years. It connects major business, residential, and cultural areas of Bangkok.
The MRT Blue Line is well connected with other Bangkok metro systems. The line connects with the MRT Purple Line of the same service provider as well as the city’s other mass rapid transit systems, such as the BTS Green Line, the Airport Rail Link, the SRT Red Line, and the MRT Yellow Line.
However, you can buy one ticket for the entire trip only if you transfer to the MRT Purple Line, as all other metro systems require you to buy separate tickets.
MRT Blue Line Route Map
The MRT Blue Line currently consists of 38 stations encircling the city center of Bangkok. The most important metro stations on the Bangkok MRT Blue Line route:
BL04 Bang Khun Non - the nearest MRT station to Thon Buri Railway Station, Siriraj Hospital, and Wang Lang Market.
BL09 Bang Pho - MRT station next to Bang Po Pier (N22) served by the Chao Phraya Express Boat.
BL10 Tao Poon - the station connected with the MRT Purple Line.
BL11 Bang Sue - MRT Blue Line station connecting with Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal for taking the SRT Red Line train to Don Mueang Airport or boarding one of the long-distance trains from Bangkok.
BL13 Chatuchak Park - the station next to Chatuchak Weekend Market, connected with the BTS Green Line at Mo Chit BTS Station.
BL15 Lat Phrao - the station connected with the MRT Yellow Line station of the same name.
BL21 Phetchaburi - the station connecting with the Airport Rail Link at Makkasan Station and Asok Pier (for taking the Bangkok Canal Boat).
BL22 Sukhumvit - MRT Blue Line station in the Sukhumvit area that is connected with the BTS Sukhumvit Line at Asok BTS Station and with the Terminal 21 shopping mall.
BL26 Si Lom - MRT Blue Line station is connected with Sala Daeng BTS Station on the BTS Silom Line and brings travelers to the main entrance of Lumpini Park.
BL28 Hua Lamphong - MRT station is connected with Hua Lamphong Railway Station, from where you can still take a train to some destinations.
BL29 Wat Mangkon - the station in Bangkok Chinatown - is the nearest MRT stop to Yaowarat Road.
BL31 Sanam Chai - the station closest to Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and other attractions of Bangkok Old Town.
The current Bangkok MRT Blue Line map with all the stations on the MRT Blue Line can be seen below. For a larger copy of the map and guide to all the stations on the line, check here: Bangkok MRT Blue Line Map.
MRT Blue Line Timetable
The Bangkok MRT Blue Line operates daily from 06:00 to midnight. The MRT Blue Line train frequency depends on the day of the week and the time of the day.
For more details on the train departure schedule, explore the Bangkok MRT Blue Line Timetable.
Bangkok MRT Blue Line Fare
The Bangkok MRT fare for a single journey ticket, which is valid for a single journey, depends on the distance (the number of stations traveled). The current MRT Blue Line Bangkok ticket price is from 17 THB to 45 THB for a single journey. If your journey requires a transfer to the MRT Purple Line, the total fare can go up to 71 THB.
The exact Bangkok MRT Blue Line fare for your journey can be found on the board at the station. To know the Bangkok MRT fare in advance, you can use the MRT Fare Calculator.
For more details about the ticket price, check here: Bangkok MRT Blue Line Fare.
Bangkok MRT Blue Line Tickets
There are several ways to buy Bangkok MRT Blue Line tickets. The most common way is buying a single journey ticket using one of the ticket vending machines or from the MRT Station Ticket Office. You can also use a stored-value MRT card or the EMV contactless card to pay the fare.
For detailed information about all ticket options, check here: Bangkok MRT Blue Line Tickets.
Taking Bangkok Metro
When you enter the paid area of the Bangkok metro station, just follow signs leading to the trains.
Pay attention that you will need to choose the platform. The platforms are named with the last station of the line, and you just need to choose the correct direction. The MRT Blue and Purple lines connect at Tao Poon Station, and you might need to change the train and platform there if your final destination is on another line.
When you get to the platform, you will notice that MRT platforms have yellow arrows pointing towards and back from the track. You should wait in a line behind the yellow arrows pointing to the track.
The doors of the train will stop directly in front of the arrows pointing back from the track, and passengers will disembark the train there.
There’s a map inside the train above the door showing stations on the line. The name of the next station is clearly announced in advance so you have time to prepare for disembarking the train.
If you choose the wrong direction or miss your station, don’t worry and just swap platforms at the next station. You don’t need to buy a new ticket if you just change platforms and don’t leave the station.
Tips for Bangkok MRT
Before exiting the MRT station, check the local map and choose the exit that is the most convenient for you.
If you see long queues near ticket vending machines and ticket offices on one side of the station, just walk to another side (you can do it without entering the paid area of the metro station) as the situation there might be much better.
The MRT Blue Line is just one part of the complex mass rapid transit system in the Thai capital. To make the most of your visit, get familiar with other metro lines in Bangkok.
The most popular area to stay along the Bangkok MRT Blue Line is the Sukhumvit Asoke area, which is directly connected to MRT Sukhumvit Station and BTS Asok Station, which makes getting around the city from there especially easy. Some of the best places to stay near MRT:
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit - fabulous 5-star hotel in the heart of Sukhumvit.
Carlton Hotel Bangkok Sukhumvit - luxury hotel between BTS Asok and Phrom Phong stations.
Radisson Blu Plaza Bangkok - 5-star hotel close to the Interchange 21 building and Soi Cowboy.
Park Plaza Bangkok Soi 18 - 4-star hotel by Radisson, close to MRT Sukhumvit station.
Hotel Clover Asoke - well-rated, art-inspired boutique hotel in the heart of Bangkok's city center.
