Bangkok BTS and MRT Fares by Line
BTS adult Rabbit fares run from THB 17 to THB 65 under the matrix effective 1 November 2025. MRT Blue Line fares run from THB 17 to THB 44 from 3 July 2026. The Blue and Purple Lines accept contactless credit cards at the gate.
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BTS Skytrain fares
The BTS adult Rabbit matrix in force took effect on 1 November 2025. Older charts that stop at THB 62 are out of date.
From Siam, a neighbouring station costs THB 17. Fares then step up through THB 25, 28, 32, 35, 40 and 43 to THB 47. From Khu Khot, the fare rises to THB 45 and then to THB 62 and THB 65 for the longest journeys.
Worked examples
- Siam to Asok (four stops east): THB 32.
- Siam to Ekkamai (seven stops east): THB 43.
- Siam to Phra Khanong (eight stops east): THB 47.
- Khu Khot to the far end of the line: THB 65.
Last train
The last train from Siam to all stations leaves at 00:02.
Buying a ticket and using the gates
BTS sells single-journey tickets at ticket vending machines, which take coins, banknotes and QR-code payment. You can buy up to 10 tickets per transaction. A coin-only machine takes only 1, 2, 5 and 10 baht coins.
Rabbit card
A new Rabbit card costs a THB 120 issuance fee. Stored value is added from THB 100 up to THB 4,000, and it stays valid for 2 years from the last transaction. Add value at any BTS ticket office, the Yellow and Pink Line ticket offices, and ticket vending machines at every station.
Gates and step-free access
The BTS gates validate Single Journey Cards, One Day Pass and Rabbit Cards. Tap the ticket on the designated card reader to enter, and tap it again to exit.
Go to the ticket office if the gate rejects the ticket or you have stayed in the system for over 300 minutes. Wide gates are 90 centimetres wide, for wheelchair users and passengers with luggage.
MRT fares by line
| Line | Top fare | Free child |
|---|---|---|
| Blue | THB 44 | 120 cm |
| Purple | THB 42 | 120 cm |
| Yellow | THB 45 | 90 cm |
| Pink | THB 45 | not stated |
Blue Line
The Blue Line regulation applies from 3 July 2026. Fares for 1 to 12 or more stations are THB 17, 20, 22, 25, 27, 29, 32, 34, 37, 39, 42 and 44.
The Blue Line runs daily from 06.00 to 12.00. A child up to 120 cm is exempt from the fare.
Purple Line
The Purple Line regulation applies from 3 July 2026. From Khlong Bang Phai the fare climbs to THB 42 and stays there for the farthest stations. The shortest fare between two different stations is THB 16, for example Bang Phlu to Bang Rak Yai.
Yellow and Pink Lines
Yellow Line fares from Lat Phrao rise to THB 45 and stay at THB 45 for the longer journeys. Pink Line fares from the Government Complex in Nonthaburi do the same. A child up to 90 cm travels free on the Yellow Line.
Senior discount
A senior on the Blue Line pays half the table fare. The regulation defines a senior as a Thai national aged over 60. Foreign visitors fall outside that definition.
Paying with a bank card
The Blue and Purple Lines take EMV contactless cards at the gates. Tap one card on the contactless symbol to enter and tap it again to exit.
Credit cards from every Thai and international issuer under VISA, Mastercard or UnionPay work. Debit cards work only from Krungthai, Krungsri, KASIKORNBANK, SCB and UOB, as Thai-issued VISA or Mastercard.
The THB 40 daily cap
The Purple Line and the Red Line have a daily cap, not a flat fare. A general passenger on the Purple Line and the Red Line pays at most THB 40 a day. The cap holds with unlimited journeys on either line or both.
Pay with an EMV contactless credit or debit card of VISA, Mastercard or UnionPay. The policy period runs from December 2025 to November 2026.
Airport trains and interchanges
The Airport Rail Link station at Suvarnabhumi is on Level B1 of the main terminal. The link runs 05:30 to 24:00. Its fare runs from THB 15 to THB 45 depending on distance.
Phaya Thai Station on the link connects to the BTS Skytrain, and Makkasan Station links to the MRT subway.
At Don Mueang, the Red Line to Krung Thep Aphiwat costs THB 33 for an adult and takes about 17 minutes. Don Mueang to Chatuchak costs THB 29. Exit 6 of Don Mueang station has a walkway to the domestic terminal.
Krung Thep Aphiwat has an indoor link from ticket hall 2 to MRT Bang Sue station.
Not confirmed: BTS gates and bank cards: no BTS text covers them, so carry a Rabbit card or buy a ticket. The daily cap period ends in November 2026: check the MRTA page before you rely on it. Foreign debit cards: only five Thai banks' debit cards are named, so carry a credit card.
Common questions
How much is the BTS fare in Bangkok?
An adult Rabbit fare is THB 17 to a neighbouring station and reaches THB 47 eight stops from Siam. The longest journeys cost THB 65.
Can I tap my bank card at BTS gates?
BTS gates validate Single Journey Cards, One Day Pass and Rabbit Cards. Buy a ticket from a machine, which takes QR-code payment.
Can I tap a Visa or Mastercard on the MRT?
Yes on the Blue and Purple Lines, with an EMV contactless card. Credit cards from any issuer under VISA, Mastercard or UnionPay work.
Does the flat-fare policy still apply on the Purple Line?
The official text is a daily cap of THB 40 on the Purple Line and Red Line. The cap period runs from December 2025 to November 2026.
Do children travel free on the MRT?
On the Blue Line, a child up to 120 cm travels free. On the Yellow Line the limit is 90 cm.
When does the last BTS train leave Siam?
The last train from Siam to all stations leaves at 00:02.
How much is a Rabbit card and how long does the value last?
A new Rabbit card costs a THB 120 issuance fee. Stored value is valid for 2 years from the last transaction.
What is the cheapest train from Suvarnabhumi into the city?
The Airport Rail Link costs THB 15 to THB 45 depending on distance. Its station is on Level B1 of the main terminal.
Is the BTS wheelchair and luggage friendly?
Wide gates are 90 centimetres wide for wheelchair users and passengers with luggage.
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Comments (6)
t_valberg
MRT fare, credit card same as ticket and stored value cards,. Just a FYI for people arriving, On the MRT the when using your credit card (visa) to tap in/out the prices are the same as stored value card and ticket coins. The min fare is 19 baht, and my CC charged 19.37 baht after conversion from Sukhumvit to Phra Ram 9 station . I only use this for MRT now. I see allot of tourists fiddling with the ticket machines so i think allot of people dont know yet.
mdsmqlk28
It works with my two Visa debit cards (one Thai, one European).
Exorsexist
Do mrt and BTS cards still need passport registration? Haven't used them for ages, last time i wanted to put money on my card they wanted me to register on my passport, is it still on?
Arkansasmyundies
Yes, they need a passport on record for you to add money. They only need it one time, and a printed out picture will work (maybe even a picture on your phone, you can try)
Similar_Past
It's a one time thing, and quite normal for personal cards all over the world. If you have contactless payment in your card you can use that in MRT, no need for custom card.
ThongLo
> If you have contactless payment in your card you can use that in MRT, no need for custom card. Last I checked, this was only true for credit cards, not debit cards.