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 the Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line route map and find a detailed guide to all the stations on the Dark Red Line train route.
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
The Bangkok SRT Red Line currently consists of 13 stations, 10 of which are used by the Dark Red 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 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, Or Tor Kor Market with good quality food, Mo Chit Bus Terminal, and three parks to unwind.
RN02 Chatuchak - the station in the residential area.
RN03 Wat Samian Nari - the station next to Wat Samian Nari, the temple complex from the 1800s, with an ornate gold-gabled hall, numerous Buddha images & live cows.
RN04 Bang Khen - the station close to Vibhavadi Hospital, Kasetsart University, and the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA BANGKOK).
RN05 Thung Song Hong - the station close to North Park Golf Driving Range and the well-rated Rama Gardens Hotel 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. The nearby Mida Hotel Don Mueang Airport is a good option if you wish to stay nearby while dealing with immigration.
RN07 Kan Kheha - the station in the residential area not far from Don Mueang Airport.
RN08 Don Mueang - the station close to the passenger terminal building of Don Mueang Airport. Several cheap accommodations, such as Sleep Owl Hostel and Sloth Hostel Don Mueang Airport, can be found in the area if you arrive by train and want to stay close to the airport.
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 with the very well-rated hotels Novotel Bangkok Future Park Rangsit and Hop Inn Rangsit next to it.
SRT Dark Red Line Station at Krung Thep Aphiwat
Krung Thep Aphiwat is the terminal station of the SRT Dark Red Line.
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal is the new intercity terminal station of Bangkok, where most of the long-journey trains terminate. SRT Red Line commuter trains start and end their routes at the same building of the railway station with specific platforms dedicated to the service. Even if the railway station building is huge, finding the commuter train is not difficult, as there are plenty of signs pointing to the direction of the "Red Line Commuter Train."
SRT Dark Red Line trains to Rangsit depart from platform 3-4 (normally it's platform No. 3). Make sure to choose the correct platform for your trip.
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal is connected with Bangkok city center by the MRT Blue Line, as the underground MRT Bang Sue station is located nearby.
Many travelers use the connection between the MRT Blue Line and SRT Dark Red Line at Krung Thep Aphiwat to extend the journey from Don Mueang Airport to Bangkok city center and vice versa.
SRT Dark Red Line Station at Don Mueang Airport
The SRT Dark Red Line is a metro route connecting Bangkok City with Don Mueang Airport (DMK), the second airport of Thailand's capital city.
To find the SRT Red Line Don Mueang station, you need to turn left after getting out from the restricted area of the airport and then walk to the end of Terminal 2 (domestic terminal). From there a covered walkway leads to the train station. The direction to the train station is quite well marked at the airport, so finding it shouldn't be difficult, as you just need to follow signs leading to the "SRT Red Line."
Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line Timetable
The Bangkok SRT Dark Red Line commuter train operates daily from 05:00 to midnight. 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.
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.
For more ticket options, check here: Bangkok SRT Red Line Tickets.
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 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.
