Bangkoks mass rapid transit network mrt serves 18 stations and stretches for 20 km in a horseshoe shape from hua lamphong in the south near chinatown to bang sue in the north. Operating up above the crazy bangkok traffic snarls and pollution, skytrain runs regularly from 6am until midnight. Designed more for the residentialcommuter passenger. New bangkok international airport suvarnabhumi bangkok airport hotel. The bangkok skytrain known as the bts and the bangkok subway known as the mrt are the two most convenient ways to.
Bangkok skytrain bts and metro mrt map thaiways magazine. Zooming above bangkoks traffic at a steady speed, and with connecting points to the mrt underground. Bangkok city map high resolution interactive map of. Purchasing and using bangkok subway tickets bangkok for. Guide to bangkok, pattaya, koh chang, samui, hua hin, chiangmai, phangnga, krabi and phuket visitors to thailand magazine and maps group is published monthly the tourist magazines and maps which managed by s. The subway consists of only one line with the following stations. At present, it has only one route with 18 stations along 27 kilometers of underground rails that cover the heart of bangkok. Bangkok has a rapidly expanding mass transit system to help you get around the city quickly. This first line two additional ones are planned runs for 20 km and has 18 stations. The system map of bangkok rail transit network version 6. The romantic model usually focuses on a dying craft tradition, which can be rescued through the intervention of foreign consumers. In service since december 5, 1999, it has transformed the face of public transportation in the thai capital, for the first time offering both residents and visitors a comfortable ride through central bangkok lifting commuters above the chronic congestion, noise and pollution.
Suvarnabhumi airport terminal map suvarnabhumi airport. See the best attraction in bangkok printable tourist map. You can also get a copy of the bangkok transport map if you want to find the best location to shop, dine and explore. Use transit bangkoks route planner to find the optimal route to.
Moovit has easytodownload transportation maps in pdf format from around the world. Mass rapid transit authority of thailand 175 rama ix rd. The mrt is bangkoks metropolitan rapid transit and it is clean, fast, and efficient. Tickets are bought in the form of tokens from machines at the stations. Interactive map of bangkok with all popular attractions wat pho, the grand palace, wat arun and more. Taking bangkoks skytrain and subway is quite easy btw they are quite clean and on time than older metro system in some major cities.
Showing the routes of bangkok skytrain bts, that of bangkok metro mrt and the names of all stations along both routes, together with the name of main. Discover sights, restaurants, entertainment and hotels. Generally, this subway system looks pretty modern and covers a large area that had not previously been covered by any type of rail transport. Map of bangkok transportation, bangkok metro map,bangkok. Travel guide to all touristic sites, museums and architecture of bangkok. The subway is connected to the bts the sky trains at asok station. The mrt system comprises two heavy rail lines, with a further three lines one heavy rail line and two monorail lines currently under construction and due to open in 2021. Get your guidebooks, travel goods, even individual chapters, right here. Bts, mtra and airport rail link, chao phraya express boat and saen saeb canal boat are road and both river and canal transits for solving rush hours traffic jam in bangkok thailand. Finally, a mostly accurate map of bangkoks transit future. We went to a subway branch on sukhumvit road near soi 7.
Large bangkok maps for free download and print high. Details shown on this map include existing infrastructures as well as those under construction or in the stages of planning, and therefore are subject to change. Map of central bangkok and surrounding areas shows main roads, bts skytrain, railways and stations. Operated and owned by the bangkok expressway and metro public company ltd, the bangkok metro, officially known as the metropolitan rapid transit, is a rapid transit system that began operations in july 2004. The bts skytrain and mrt subway combine to cover wide swathes of bangkok and make it possible to explore without spending hours in taxis. View our bangkok bts and mrt map to plan your trip and read our quick guides to each bangkok area to help you decide where to go. First, build a subway in bangkok, like in the early nineties, a few years before it was built in. Bangkok metro mrt map with information about its route lines, timings, tickets, fares, stations and official websites. Map of central bangkok including locations of hotels, all popular attractions, roads, expressways as well as interactive map of bangkok and greater bangkok. I try to keep the map mostly up to date, but its hard to do when there are so many stories in thai and english, and some are conflicting.
Bangkok bts map bangkok skytrain map a guide to bangkoks. Not only will itips give you all you need to know about the basics such as. Map of bangkok hotels and attractions on a bangkok map. Highresolution map of bangkok subway for free download and print.
During the rest of the day, the frequency is usually less than 10 minutes, per. This map shows bts skytrain and subway lines and stations in bangkok. Tickets are dispensed from ticket vending machines at all stations if you have the correct change, alternatively. The frequency of the trains depend on the time of the day. But like most cities around the world, the system was replaced by dieselpowered buses. Singletrip tickets can be purchased from the ticketing machines located in every station. Bangkok attractions map pdf free printable tourist map. Apr 25, 2016 its the grandfather of transportation in bangkok, its the first of its kind, its bangkok s resident subway the mrt. It is located in the middle of a beautiful tropic garden, where among lush greenery guests of the hotel will find beautiful swimming pools. Get the free printable map of bangkok printable tourist map or create your own tourist map. Sat 1 sun 2 mon 3 tue 4 wed 5 thu 6 fri 7 sat 8 sun 9 mon 10 tue 11 wed 12 thu fri 14 sat 15 sun 16 mon 17 tue 18.
Getting your bangkok subway tokens and tickets there are several subway tickets available for your travel needs e. The bts skytrain runs through all important downtown disctricts and major transport hubs in bangkok, from mo chit to on nut sukhumvit line and national stadium to wongwian yai silom line. Subway system map mouse over the stations for name, or click on any of the station icons for more information. If youve already read our overview of bangkoks metro system, go deeper here by scoping out food, accommodation, attractions, shopping and onward transport options around individual stations. But in order to go with the bangkoks flow like a pro. Bangkok travel guide in english with map, offline lists and recommendations. With affordable fares and slight timeconsumption, mrt becomes the 2nd popular mass transit that serves more than. Until the late 1950s, bangkok, thailand had a thriving, complex, and efficient streetcar system. Because of this kingdom was the first country with a monarchy, although outdated management, where the subway emerged in at least one. Bangkok mrt map, stations, route planner, fares, and information.
The screens need to be long pressed rather than short pressed. Its the grandfather of transportation in bangkok, its the first of its kind, its bangkoks resident subway the mrt. Couples that want to organize a romantic vacation in an exotic setting are recommended to pay attention to chatrium residence sathon bangkok. The remains of the failed oject can still be seen all the way from the main railroad station out towards don mueang airport. Bangkok sky train bts map, lines, route, hours, tickets. Mrt stations blue line view mrt map queen sirikit national convention centre. Most thais now use the term subway although the operators still refer to it as the metro. The subway does not serve as many tourist sights as the skytrain, but there are a few destinations for which the subway is the best option. The metropolitan rapid transit or mrt is a mass rapid transit system serving the bangkok metropolitan region in thailand.
Glad you liked the map, but i do believe the pink line is there, connecting nonthaburi with minburi. Formerly a quiet local area with just a few budget guest houses, the banglamphu area and famous khao san road have become an obligatory stop on the twentysomething travel trail, with cheap guest houses, street cafes, music shops, boutiques and bars. Bangkok subway map for download metro in bangkok high. Moovit has easytodownload transportation maps in pdf format. Free bangkok mrt train map for everyday reference or tourist use. You must also have a copy of the bangkok metro map to make getting around the city much faster and easier. Marvel at the gleaming temples, catch a tuk tuk through bustling chinatown or take a longtail boat through floating markets. Romantic the antithesis of the developmentalist model is the romantic, which privileges the lifestyle of the traditional craftsperson above that of modern urban worker. The first subway in thailand opened in august, 2004 the skytrain elevated system opened five years ago. The bts skytrain is the safest, most comfortable and convenient way to get around bangkok. The antithesis of the developmentalist model is the romantic, which privileges the lifestyle of the traditional craftsperson above that of modern urban worker. Whether you need metro, train or ferry maps, tourist maps, monuments maps, neighborhood maps, bike maps and more moovit can help.
How many different subways and trains are there in bangkok. The bangkok mass transit system or bts or sky train is a rapid transit system that serves bangkok, thailand. The airport, hua lamphong railway station, chatuchak weekend. Bangkok welcomes more visitors than any other city in the world and it doesnt take long to realize why. Here are 10 thing you need to know before taking bts and mrt.
The system is owned by bangkok metropolitan administration bma mass rapid transit authority of thailand and is. Fast and efficient trains arrive every 57 minutes and connect to the bts skytrain at sukhumvit and silom stations. The bts bangkok mass transit system skytrain began operations on december 5, 1999 and has two lines covering the central business districts and further afield. Hua lampong train station, the thai cultural center, fortune tower, silom road, queen sirikit convention center and chatuchak weekend market are the main stations for visitors, but it allows for a change at asoke which is a central spot for the skytrain.
Find information about fares, operating hours, download a bangkok bus map and view listings. Bangkok skytrain, map of mrt and bts lines with images train. Mrt is a quite standard subway system that, as such, runs underground. Another map showing the bangkok mass transit master plan is also available at. With the simplicity of only one line, running from 6am to midnight and with the frequency of 510 minutes, this state of the art metro system beats that of many other systems around the world. The subway covers fewer business and shopping areas than the skytrain and stops at almost none of the malls or department stores. Bangkok is a city of contrasts with action at every turn. Subways in thailand are only the underground city of bangkok the only city in the country, which is underground. Serving the bangkok metropolitan region in thailand, it presently has 1 operational line, spanning about 20 km and covering 18 stations.
Bangkok mrt underground your guide to bangkok subway. Bangkok skytrain bts and metro mrt map view comments showing the routes of bangkok skytrain bts, that of bangkok metro mrt and the names of all stations along both routes, together with the name of main roads that the two new transport systems pass through, to give the reader an idea of their locations. After world war two, a movement developed to protect cultural heritage. Take a look at our detailed itineraries, guides and maps to help you plan your trip to bangkok. Hua lumpong sam yan this station is right at the hua lampong temple and the charm chureee square shopping mall. Zooming above bangkok s traffic at a steady speed, and with connecting points to the mrt underground. The best way to explore the busy streets of bangkok is through the skytrain bts or the metro mrt.
The system is an elevated system and began operations on 5 th december 1999, and presently has 2 lines which serve 34 stations. Simply touch the circle beside the name until it goes green to display the price you need to pay. Also, from what i can find online, the brown line was merged with the orange line in 2009. The mrt blue line is the first of bangkoks mrt system and the citys third rapid transit. Sat 1 sun 2 mon 3 tue 4 wed 5 thu 6 fri 7 sat 8 sun 9 mon 10 tue 11 wed 12 thu fri 14 sat 15 sun 16 mon 17 tue 18 wed 19 thu 20 fri 21 sat 22 sun 23. Bangkok metro mrt map, lines, route, hours, tickets. The romantic model usually focuses on a dying craft tradition, which can be rescued through the. The first metro in thailand just happens to be the underground subway of bangkok the mrt. Bangkok s mass rapid transit network mrt serves 18 stations and stretches for 20 km in a horseshoe shape from hua lamphong in the south near chinatown to bang sue in the north.
Are you visiting bangkok and want to have an offline map to view without internet connectivity. Due to the asian financial crisis of 1997 construction was halted and the concrete pillars were left unused. If youre planning a trip to bangkok, then you should consider the easiest way to get around, which is the bangkok metro or the mrt. In 2019, bangkok mrt has two main lines in service. In this case, it is only one line, that goes from bang sue to hua lamphong the fares are a little bit cheaper than bts, going from 16 to 42 thb, but with a few exceptions the route lays more on residential areas. It is located in the middle of a beautiful tropic garden, where among lush greenery guests of the hotel will find beautiful swimming pools, terraces and cozy relaxation zones.
Bangkok mrt bangkok metropolitan rapid transit is the subway system which has been operated since 2004. Mrt subway newly opened underground train service that is complementary but separate to the btsskytrain service and intersects the bts at two transit points. Oct 15, 2017 the bangkok skytrain bts and mrt lines is the best way to get. As for the sample im giving you here, is a single journey token which is the most basic ride for any subway starters. While the skytrain is elevated, the subway is completely under ground. The screen will display a map showing the mrt route and stations. The machines take coins and paper bills up to 100 baht.
The system was opened in 2004, several years after the skytrain. Bangkok city map high resolution interactive map of bangkok. With 18 expanding stations and two major lines it provides transport through bangkok and the metropolitan area the mrt operates trains through an underground network linking with the airport rail link and the bts though the mrt is not connected to as many tourist locations as the bts it does provide several essential stops. The history of this project is very contradictory and ambiguous. Bangkok bts skytrain and subway map click to see large. How to use the mrt in bangkok the longest way home. Bangkok subway map, bangkok metro scheme, bangkok underground map. Bts, mtra and airport rail link, chao phraya express boat and saen saeb canal boat are road and both river and canal transits for solving rush hours traffic jam in bangkokthailand.
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