Bangkok's Yellow and Pink Line Monorails: A Tourist Guide for 2026

Two New Monorails Most Tourists Do Not Know About

Bangkok's train network grew significantly in 2023 and 2024 with the opening of two driverless straddle monorails: the Yellow Line and the Pink Line. Together they add over 64 kilometres and 53 stations to the city's rail map, yet many visitors still have no idea they exist.

If you are planning a trip to Bangkok in 2026, these lines open up parts of the city that were previously reachable only by taxi or bus. They pair perfectly with the BTS Skytrain and MRT Blue Line to give you full city coverage.

Yellow Line: Lat Phrao to Samrong

The Yellow Line runs 30.4 kilometres across 23 stations, connecting the northern suburb of Lat Phrao with Samrong in the southeast. It intersects with the MRT Blue Line at Lat Phrao station and with the BTS Sukhumvit Line at Samrong, making transfers straightforward.

Why tourists should care: The Yellow Line passes through residential neighbourhoods packed with authentic local food markets that see almost no foreign visitors. It also connects to the Srinagarindra night market area, a favourite among Bangkok locals. Use it to reach the Chatuchak Weekend Market zone and the wider Jodd Fairs night market strip without a taxi.

Pink Line: Nonthaburi to Min Buri

At 34.5 kilometres and 30 stations, the Pink Line is the longer of the two. It runs east-west through northern Bangkok, from Nonthaburi Civic Center in Pak Kret district to Min Buri in the east, following the Chaeng Watthana and Ram Inthra road corridor.

Why tourists should care: The Pink Line stops near IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, a massive exhibition and entertainment complex that hosts concerts, trade fairs and sporting events. It also connects with the MRT Purple Line at Government Complex station. If you are heading to a K-pop concert or large event in Bangkok, the Pink Line is likely the easiest way in and out.

Pay With the Mangmoom Card

The long-awaited Mangmoom Card now works across all MRT-operated lines, including the Blue, Purple, Yellow and Pink Lines. Buy one at any MRT station, load credit and tap through the gates. This eliminates the hassle of buying single-journey tokens for each line.

Note that BTS Skytrain stations still use their own Rabbit card system, so you will need both cards if you mix BTS and MRT lines during your trip. For a full breakdown of Bangkok's payment options and transit cards, see our complete Bangkok transport guide.

Tips for Riding the Monorails

• Air-conditioned and modern — the driverless trains are clean, quiet and run frequently during peak hours
• Google Maps works — the Yellow and Pink Lines now appear in Google Maps transit directions, making route planning easy
• Avoid rush hour — trains get crowded between 7:30 and 9:00 AM and again from 5:00 to 7:00 PM on weekdays
• Combine with BTS and MRT — use the monorails to explore outer Bangkok, then transfer to the BTS or Blue Line for central tourist areas like Sukhumvit and Silom
• Explore the food scene — the Yellow Line runs past some of Bangkok's best local eating spots; check our guide to Bangkok's top restaurants in 2026 and the Lumpini hawker centre for ideas once you arrive

What to Do at the End of the Line

The Yellow Line's southern terminus at Samrong connects directly to Samut Prakan, making it a useful launchpad for day trips. From the BTS connection at Samrong you can also reach On Nut and Ekkamai quickly. The Pink Line's western end near Nonthaburi is a short ride from the Chao Phraya river ferry piers.

If you are planning longer trips out of the capital, Bangkok is also a gateway for day trips to Ayutthaya by train, or overnight journeys such as the Bangkok to Chiang Mai sleeper train.

Bangkok's two newest monorails are a cheap, comfortable way to see a side of the city most tourists miss entirely.