The MRT Yellow Line is an elevated monorail train (Skytrain) system connecting Lat Phrao and Samrong in Bangkok. The Yellow Line expanded the network of Bangkok metro by connecting the eastern part of the city and making it easier to reach. Discover a detailed guide to the Bangkok MRT Yellow Line with the route map, opening hours and timetable, fare and ticket options, and find tips for using the Yellow Line train.
MRT Yellow Line Bangkok SkyTrain
The MRT Yellow Line Bangkok is a recently opened cross-city link in the middle of the northeastern and eastern areas of Bangkok. A key highlight of this line is its connectivity to other rail systems, such as the BTS Green Line at Samrong Station (YL23), the Airport Rail Link at Hua Mak Station (YL11), and the MRT Blue Line at Lat Phrao Station (YL01).
The MRT Yellow Line doesn’t pass the city center and other areas frequently visited by tourists, but you might still find it useful during your visit due to the good connection with other lines, several places with a local vibe along the route, and numerous affordable accommodations in the area.
As this Bangkok line is an elevated train system (Skytrain), quite often it is confused to be the BTS Yellow Line, but it is actually an MRT line. However, even if the Yellow Line is MRT and it connects with the original MRT underground system, it is not a fully integrated part of the MRT metro system, so 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 Yellow Line Route Map
The MRT Yellow Line currently consists of 23 stations in the eastern part of Bangkok. The most important metro stations on the Bangkok MRT Yellow Line route:
YL01 Lat Phrao – the station next to MRT Lat Phrao station on the MRT Blue Line, which is convenient for reaching the central part of Bangkok city.
YL08 Bang Kapi - the station close to a very lively local shopping area with The Mall Bangkapi shopping mall, Happyland Center, and Tawanna market next to it.
YL09 Yaek Lam Sali - the station that will be connected to the MRT Orange Line, which is under construction.
YL11 Hua Mak - the station connected with the Airport Rail Link Hua Mak station and is close to a great Halal hotel, Zayn Hotel Bangkok.
YL15 Suan Luang Rama IX - the station that is nearest to Seacon Square shopping mall, Paradise Park shopping mall, Rama IX Park, and Talad Rot Fai Srinakarin Night Market.
YL17 Si Iam - the station closest to Central Plaza Bangna shopping mall and Pororo AquaPark located at its premises.
YL23 Samrong - the station connected to BTS Samrong station on the Sukhumvit Line.
The current Bangkok MRT Yellow Line map with all the stations on the MRT Yellow Line can be seen below. For a larger map and guide to all the stations on the line, check here: Bangkok MRT Yellow Line Map.
Bangkok MRT Yellow Line Timetable
The Bangkok MRT Yellow Line operates from 06:00 to midnight. The train departure frequency depends on the day of the week and the time of the day and varies between 5 and 10 minutes.
For more details on the train departure schedule, explore the Bangkok MRT Yellow Line Timetable.
Bangkok MRT Yellow Line Fare
Bangkok MRT Yellow 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.
The exact Bangkok MRT Yellow Line fare for your journey can be found on the board at the station. To know the Bangkok MRT fare in advance, you can use the MRT Fare Calculator.
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 Yellow Line Fare.
Bangkok MRT Yellow Line Tickets
There are several types of Bangkok MRT Yellow Line tickets that can be used for traveling on this line: the single journey ticket, the Rabbit Card, and the EMV contactless card.
The Rabbit Card simplifies things as it can be topped up and used for traveling not only with the MRT Yellow Line SkyTrain but also with the BTS Green Line, the Gold Line, the MRT Pink Line, and the Chao Phraya Express Boat. The Rabbit Card can be booked online and conveniently picked up at the airport on arrival.
For detailed information about all ticket options, check here: Bangkok MRT Yellow Line Tickets.
Taking Bangkok MRT
When you enter the paid area of the Bangkok MRT Yellow Line station, follow the signs leading to the platforms. The platforms are named with the last station of the line (Platform 1 - To Samrong and Platform 2 - To Lat Phrao), and you just need to choose the correct direction. There are boards at the station that are very helpful for choosing the correct platform (see below).
When you get to the platform, you will notice that MRT platforms have yellow arrows pointing towards the track. You should wait in a line behind the yellow arrows pointing to the track, as the doors of the train will stop directly in front of the black arrows pointing back from the track, and passengers will disembark the train there.
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 for Bangkok MRT
Before exiting the MRT Yellow 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 Yellow Line Skytrain is not covered by the BTS Skytrain One-Day Pass, which is only valid on the BTS Green Line.
The MRT Yellow 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.
