Sathorn Pier (Central Pier)
Ferry port for Bangkok, Thailand
Sathorn Pier, under Taksin Bridge, is the central pier of the Chao Phraya Express Boat network and the southern terminus of the Yellow, Red and Green-Yellow express lines and of the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat. Orange Flag boats continue one stop further south to Wat Rajsingkorn.
Ferries from Sathorn Pier (Central Pier)
3 ferry routes on FerryConnect. Tap a route for timetables, operators and booking.
| To / from | Crossing time | Operators | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|
| ICONSIAM | 4m | ICONSIAM shuttle boat, Chao Phraya Tourist Boat | Foot only |
| Nonthaburi | 1h 00m | Chao Phraya Express Boat | Foot only |
| Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) | 30m | Chao Phraya Tourist Boat | Foot only |
Sailing patterns from Sathorn Pier (Central Pier)
- Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) → Nonthaburi
Weekdays: Yellow Flag express boats leave Sathorn for Nonthaburi at 17:15, 17:35, 18:00, 18:20, 18:40 and 19:05 (Nonthaburi → Sathorn 06:00–08:05). Orange Flag boats (all main stops) run Monday to Friday at peak times only: from Wat Rajsingkorn via Sathorn 06:15–07:40 and 15:40–18:05. Between the peaks, and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays, the Yellow Midday boat runs Wat Rajsingkorn – Sathorn – Nonthaburi about every 30–40 minutes (weekdays 08:10–15:20; Saturdays 08:40–17:45; Sundays 09:40–17:45).
On royal barge procession rehearsal days (5, 8 and 15 October 2026) boats do not run between Krung Thon Bridge and Memorial Bridge from 12:00: services split into Nonthaburi – Payap and Wat Rajsingkorn – Ratchawong, and Yellow Flag boats leave Sathorn for Nonthaburi only at 18:30, 18:45 and 19:05.
Source: Chao Phraya Express Boat schedule (effective 23 June 2026), checked 2026-10-04
- Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) → Phra Arthit (Khao San Road)
Every 30 minutes, 22 trips a day each way: from Sathorn 09:00–19:45, from Phra Arthit 08:30–19:00
Source: Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable (route map image on the operator homepage), checked 2026-10-04
- Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) → ICONSIAM
ICONSIAM shuttle boats every day 09:00–23:00 from Sathorn Pier; Chao Phraya Tourist Boat every 30 minutes, 22 trips a day from Sathorn (09:00–19:45)
Source: ICONSIAM "Getting here" page (operator website); Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable image, checked 2026-10-04
Ferry Operators at Sathorn Pier (Central Pier)
Ground Transport & Railway Links
Next to BTS Saphan Taksin station (S6, Silom Line)
Chao Phraya Tourist Boat runs from here to Asiatique (afternoon and evening) and upriver to Phra Arthit
Chao Phraya Express opened a red ticket booth here, its first under the Marine Department’s Smart Pier policy
OTP database: BTS Saphan Taksin station is about 190 m from the pier; the nearest bus stop (Chaloem Phan junction) is about 350 m
Sources: chaophrayaexpressboat.com · chaophrayatouristboat.com · chaophrayaexpressboat.com · otp.go.th · Verified 2026-10-04 · How we verify
Nearby Ferry Ports
Ferry Routes from Sathorn Pier (Central Pier)
Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) → Nonthaburi
Crossing: 1h 00m · Chao Phraya Express Boat
Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) → Phra Arthit (Khao San Road)
Crossing: 30m · Chao Phraya Tourist Boat
Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) → ICONSIAM
Crossing: 4m · ICONSIAM shuttle boat, Chao Phraya Tourist Boat
Port Logistics & Accommodation
Essential bookings for your crossing through Sathorn Pier (Central Pier).