The MRT Pink Line is an elevated monorail train (Skytrain) system connecting Nonthaburi and Min Buri in northern Bangkok. The Pink Line expanded the network of Bangkok metro by connecting the northern part of the city. Explore the Bangkok MRT Pink Line ticket options with single journey tickets, cards, ticket prices, and the process of purchasing Pink Line tickets.
Bangkok MRT Pink Line SkyTrain
The Bangkok MRT Pink Line, or Northern Bangkok Monorail, is a newly opened cross-city link connecting northern areas of Bangkok. The Pink Line connects with the MRT Purple Line at Nonthaburi Civic Center Station, the SRT Red Line at Lak Si Station, and the BTS Green Line at Wat Pra Sri Mahathat Station.
The MRT Pink Line is designed to accommodate travel demand in northern Bangkok between the Min Buri district and Nonthaburi. The line doesn’t pass the city center and other areas frequently visited by tourists, but you might still find it useful during your visit if you will be going to the northern part of the city to watch Muay Thai fights at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium or to extend your visa at Bangkok Immigration Office.
Even if the Pink Line is MRT and it connects with the Purple Line of the original MRT system, it is not a fully integrated part of the metro system. Ticketing for this line is separate, and you won't be able to change trains without getting a new ticket, unless you are transferring from the BTS Green Line.
Bangkok MRT Pink Line Tickets
There are several types of Bangkok MRT Pink Line tickets that can be used for traveling on this line:
- Single journey ticket.
- Rabbit Card.
- EMV contactless card.
1. MRT Pink Line Single Journey Ticket
The most popular way to pay for a ride on this train line is purchasing an MRT Pink Line Single Journey Ticket.
2. Rabbit Card
To simplify traveling on Bangkok metro, you can purchase a Rabbit Card that can be topped up and used for traveling not only with the MRT Pink Line SkyTrain but also with the BTS Green Line, the Gold Line, the MRT Yellow Line, and the Chao Phraya Express Boat. Rabbit cards can be bought at any MRT Yellow Line, Pink Line, or BTS Station ticket office. The Rabbit card can also be conveniently picked up at the airport by booking online here: Rabbit Card online.
3. EMV Contactless Card
Another option that can be used as a Bangkok MRT Pink Line ticket card is the EMV contactless card of VISA or Mastercard. EMV stands for "Europay Mastercard and Visa", which has a contactless payment logo on the front or the back of the card.
While most of such cards should work on the system, some cards might not be accepted. We've been successfully using our Wise Card to pay Bangkok MRT fare as it is much cheaper than using the card issued by the bank in Europe due to the mid-market THB exchange rate used on transactions.
EMV contactless cards (credit cards or debit cards that have the contactless payment symbol) can be used to pay for MRT Pink Line fare if they are the following:
- Credit cards from all banks, both Thai and foreign, issued under VISA or Mastercard
- Debit cards from all foreign banks issued under VISA or Mastercard
- Debit/prepaid cards of specific Thai banks, issued under VISA or Mastercard
Bangkok MRT Pink Line Fare
Bangkok MRT Pink Line fare depends on the distance and the number of stations traveled and can be from 15 THB to 45 THB for a single journey between the stations on the line.
With Rabbit Card, sometimes you can pay less than the official fare, as they are making various promotions, e.g., buying a package of tickets for as low as 25 THB per ticket for any distance ride.
For more details about the ticket price, check here: Bangkok MRT Pink Line Fare.
Bangkok MRT Pink Line Timetable
Bangkok MRT Pink Line SkyTrain operates from 06:00 to midnight. For more details on the train departure schedule, explore the Bangkok MRT Pink Line Timetable.
Bangkok MRT Pink Line Map
The Bangkok MRT Pink Line consists of 32 stations in the northern part of the city. Discover the route map with all the stations on the line here: Bangkok MRT Pink Line Map.
Tips
Before exiting the MRT Pink Line station, check the area map and choose the exit that is the most convenient for you.
As many travelers get confused, traveling on the MRT Pink Line Skytrain is not covered by the BTS Skytrain One-Day Pass, which is only valid on the BTS Green Line.
The MRT Pink 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.
