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. Explore the Bangkok MRT Blue Line ticket options with single journey tickets, cards, ticket prices, and the process of purchasing Blue Line tickets.
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.
Bangkok MRT Blue Line Tickets
There are 3 ticket options for traveling on the Bangkok MRT Blue Line train:
- Single journey ticket.
- Stored Value Ticket Card (SVT Card).
- EMV Contactless Card.
1. MRT Blue Line Single Journey Ticket
The most common way is buying a single journey ticket using one of the ticket vending machines. All these machines are cash only and accept Thai Baht coins and banknotes.
2. Bangkok MRT Stored Value Card
You can also buy MRT tickets from the MRT Station Ticket Office. At the ticket office you can buy not only single journey tickets (valid for travel on the date of purchase only) but also a stored value MRT Card - a smart card that can be topped up for multiple rides on the MRT Blue Line and Purple Line.
3. EMV Contactless Card
Another ticket option that can be used on the Bangkok MRT Blue Line is the EMV contactless card of VISA or Mastercard. EMV contactless cards that can be used to pay for fares on this MRT line are the following:
- VISA or Mastercard credit card issued by any Thailand bank or international bank.
- VISA or Mastercard debit card issued by Thailand banks.
Bangkok MRT Blue Line Fare
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 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 fare for your journey can be found on the MRT Blue Line Fare Table at the station. You can also find detailed information on ticket prices and the MRT fare calculator here: Bangkok MRT Blue Line Fare.
How to buy Bangkok MRT Blue Line ticket?
There are few ways to buy Bangkok metro tickets, but the most common way is using ticket vending machines. All these machines are cash only and accept Thai Baht coins and banknotes.
These ticket vending machines are easy to use, as you can choose between English and Thai on the touchscreen. Then you just need to choose your destination. If your destination isn’t listed on the screen, most probably you need to swap lines – you can do it by clicking the blue or purple button on the top left of the touchscreen. The exact fare will appear on the screen. Tickets must be bought one by one on these ticket vending machines.
You need 1, 5, or 10 Baht coins or 20, 50, or 100 Baht banknotes, as 2 Baht coins, satangs, and larger banknotes are not accepted by the ordinary MRT ticket vending machines. The new ticket machines accept 2 Baht coins and large banknotes, but they are still quite rare.
Insert coins and banknotes into dedicated slots.
When the amount inserted will reach the required fare, your ticket (token) and change (given in coins only) will fall down into the windowed chamber below. Take the token and your change (if any).
You can also buy your ticket from the MRT Station Ticket Office. Just stand in a queue, proceed to one of the windows, tell your destination and a number of tickets, pay money, and you will get a token and change (if any).
Keep in mind that single journey tickets are valid for travel on the date of purchase only.
At the ticket office of any MRT Blue Line station in Bangkok, you can also buy and top up the stored value MRT Card.
How to use Bangkok MRT ticket?
When you get your token, proceed to the metallic gates. Green arrow signs indicate entry points - you need to choose one of them.
Touch your token to the indicated place on the metallic part of the gate. The red gate will open then. Quickly walk through as the gate stays open for just a couple of seconds.
Don’t lose the token, as at the exit you will have to insert it into the dedicated slot for the exit gate to open.
MRT Blue Line Timetable
The Bangkok MRT Blue Line operates daily from 06:00 to midnight. For more details on the train departure schedule, explore the Bangkok MRT Blue Line Timetable.
MRT Blue Line Map
The MRT Blue Line currently consists of 38 stations encircling the city center of Bangkok. Discover the route map with all the stations on the line here: Bangkok MRT Blue Line Map.
Tips
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.
