The SRT Dark Red Line is a commuter train line connecting the northern suburban areas of Bangkok and Don Mueang Airport (DMK) with the main railway station of the city. Discover a detailed guide to the SRT Dark Red Line with the route map, opening hours and timetable, fare and ticket options, and find tips for using the Red Line train.
SRT Red Line Bangkok Commuter Train
The SRT Red Line consists of 2 Bangkok metro lines that connect at Krung Thep Aphiwat station:
- Northern or Dark Red Line between Krung Thep Aphiwat and Rangsit stations
- Western or Light Red Line between Krung Thep Aphiwat and Taling Chan stations
Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line
The Bangkok SRT Red Line currently consists of 13 stations, 10 of which are used by the Dark Red Line, also known as the Northern Line.
The Dark Red Line is connected with the MRT Blue Line at Krung Thep Aphiwat station and with the Pink Line at Lak Si station. These connections help make reaching different areas of Bangkok from Don Mueang Airport more convenient.
Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line Route Map
The Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line currently consists of 10 stations, one of which is shared with the Light Red Line. The most important stations on the Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line route, which is also known as the Northern Line and therefore uses numbering with the letters "RN" in front, are the following:
RN01 Krung Thep Aphiwat (in some places called Bang Sue Grand) is the station at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, which is Bangkok's new main intercity railway station. This SRT Red Line station is connected with the MRT Blue Line Bang Sue station. Close to the station, you can find the famous Chatuchak Weekend Market, Mo Chit Bus Terminal, and three parks to unwind.
RN04 Bang Khen - the station close to Vibhavadi Hospital, Kasetsart University, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA BANGKOK).
RN06 Lak Si - the station connected to the MRT Pink Line and located next to IT Square Laksi shopping mall, where the branch of Bangkok Immigration issuing visa extensions is located.
RN08 Don Mueang - the station close to the passenger terminal building of Don Mueang Airport (DMK).
RN09 Lak Hok - the station close to Rangsit University, Muang Ake Golf Course, and the Buddhist temple Wat Prayun Thammaram.
RN10 Rangsit - the station nearest to Future Park Rangsit, a huge shopping mall and important local transportation hub in the area.
The current Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line map with all the stations on the line can be seen below. For a detailed guide to all the stations on the line, check here: Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line Map.
Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line Timetable
The Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line commuter train operates daily from 05:00 to midnight. The train departure 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 SRT Dark Red Line Timetable.
SRT Red Line Fare
Bangkok SRT Red Line fare depends on the distance and can be from 12 THB to 42 THB for a single journey between the stations on the line. The Dark Red Line and the Light Red Line share one fare calculation system. Therefore, the same maximum fare is applied even if you transfer from the Dark Red Line to the Light Red Line or vice versa.
Important update! The maximum fare for the ride on the SRT Red Line train is temporarily decreased to 20 THB. The lowered price is valid until 30 November 2025.
For more details about the ticket price, check here: Bangkok SRT Red Line Fare.
SRT Red Line Tickets
Bangkok SRT Red Line tickets for a single journey can be purchased at ticket vending machines and ticket counters. One ticket is used when transferring between the Dark Red Line and the Light Red Line, so you can buy a ticket for your entire journey. You can also use a stored-value Red Line card or the EMV contactless card to pay the fare.
For more ticket options, check here: Bangkok SRT Red Line Tickets.
Taking Bangkok Commuter Train
When you enter the paid area of the Bangkok SRT Red Line station, you will need to choose the platform. The platforms are named with the last station of the Dark Red Line - Krung Thep Aphiwat & Rangsit. Just choose the correct direction and go up to the train by an escalator.
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
Get a discounted Thailand SIM card with an internet plan at Don Mueang Airport and stay connected during your trip on the SRT Red Line commuter train. In case your phone is eSIM compatible, book online a Thailand eSIM and use the internet right after landing.
To make traveling on the train more comfortable, leave your unnecessary bags at Don Mueang Airport luggage storage and travel lightly.
If you are landing at Don Mueang and want to take a long-journey train to Northern or Northeast Thailand on the same day, you don't need to take the SRT Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat, as these trains also stop at Don Mueang SRT station. Train tickets for such a journey need to be booked well in advance, and it can be done online here: Train tickets at Don Mueang.
The SRT Dark Red 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.
