The MRT Purple Line is an elevated metro system serving the northwestern area of Bangkok. Together with the Blue Line it makes one MRT system connecting major business, residential, and cultural areas of Bangkok with northwestern suburbs. Discover the Bangkok MRT Purple Line timetable with operating hours, the first and the last train from the station, and expected train departure frequency.
Bangkok MRT Purple Line
The MRT Purple Line currently consists of 16 stations with one of them being shared with the Blue Line. Further extension of the line is currently on the way. The Purple Line connects the northwestern areas of Bangkok with the city center due to its convenient connection with the MRT Blue Line.
The MRT Purple Line is well connected with other Bangkok metro systems. The line connects with the MRT Blue Line of the same service provider as well as the city’s other mass rapid transit systems, such as the SRT Red Line and the MRT Pink Line.
However, you can buy one ticket for the entire trip only if you transfer to the MRT Blue Line, as all other metro systems require you to buy separate tickets.
Bangkok MRT Purple Line Timetable
Bangkok MRT Purple Line operates from 05:30 to midnight on weekdays and from 06:00 to midnight on weekends and public holidays.
A detailed Bangkok MRT Purple Line timetable for the specific station can be found at the place.
MRT Purple Line train frequency during peak hours (06:30-08:30 and 17:00-19:30 on weekdays) is not exceeding 6 minutes, while during normal hours trains should depart not more than every 9 minutes.
Bangkok MRT Purple 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). Normally, tickets on the MRT Purple Line cost from 14 THB to 42 THB per journey. If your journey requires a transfer to the MRT Bluee Line, the total fare can go up to 71 THB. For more details about the ticket price, check here: Bangkok MRT Purple Line Fare.
Bangkok MRT Purple Line Tickets
There are several ways to buy Bangkok MRT Purple 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 Purple Line Tickets.
MRT Purple Line Map
The MRT Purple Line currently consists of 16 stations in the northwestern part of Bangkok. Discover the route map with all the stations on the line here: Bangkok MRT Purple Line Map.
Tips
The MRT Purple 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.
