MRT is a popular public transport in Bangkok. It helps people living in this complex city to saving more time on traveling around. Fast, cheap and convenience is definitely an interesting choice in Bangkok.
MRT comes with easiness of use. Those who have never caught an MRT can try using this underground train without any confusion even for their first time. Using MRT is not much different from BTS, the sky train in Bangkok, just a little difference about getting in and out of MRT system. To be clearer, the followings are information helping newcomer know about steps of using MRT system.
There are two kinds of MRT tickets – token and card. Token is suitable for those who do not have a plan to use MRT frequently, while card is for those who travel with MRT commonly (price per trip is cheaper, but the deposit is needed for taking a card. More information about MRT ticket types
There are 18 MRT stations all linked together around Bangkok however they are underground and usually only identifiable by chrome railings outside alongside a small roofed building. It's easy to find an MRT station linked to a BTS station as the MRT is usually just outside the BTS station at ground level.
Bangkok's Metropolitan Rapid Transit or the MRT as it's more commonly referred to was opened in 2004. 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.
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