Thailand
Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) → Phra Arthit (Khao San Road)
The blue-flag hop-on hop-off boat from Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) up the Chao Phraya to Phra Arthit near Khao San Road, stopping at ICONSIAM, Ratchawong, Rajinee, Wat Arun, Tha Chang, Tha Maharaj and Prannok on the way.
Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) ferry at a glance
The ferry from Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) takes 30m across the Chao Phraya River, operated by Chao Phraya Tourist Boat. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: every 30 minutes: 22 trips a day from Sathorn (09:00–19:45) and from Phra Arthit (08:30–19:00).
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-04.
Sources: chaophrayatouristboat.com · chaophrayatouristboat.com · How we verify
Return crossing: Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) to Bangkok (Sathorn Pier)
Chao Phraya Tourist Boat also sails Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) to Bangkok (Sathorn Pier), taking 2–3m. From Phra Arthit boats leave every 30 minutes from 08:30 to 19:00 and reach Sathorn 30 minutes later (Wat Arun after 10 minutes). From the 11:30 trip onwards they continue to Asiatique, 10 minutes beyond Sathorn.
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Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Every 30 minutes, 22 trips a day each way: from Sathorn 09:00–19:45, from Phra Arthit 08:30–19:00
Published departure times
- Sathorn: 09:00, 09:30, 10:00 … 11:30, then 12:15, 12:45 … 19:45
- Phra Arthit: 08:30, 09:00 … 19:00 (every 30 minutes)
Return: From Phra Arthit boats leave every 30 minutes from 08:30 to 19:00 and reach Sathorn 30 minutes later (Wat Arun after 10 minutes). From the 11:30 trip onwards they continue to Asiatique, 10 minutes beyond Sathorn.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable →Source: Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable (route map image on the operator homepage). Verified 2026-10-04.
Maritime Crossing Route Map
Interactive sea passage between Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) and Phra Arthit (Khao San Road)
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Chao Phraya Tourist Boat | 30m | Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 1–3 (catamarans), Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 4–5 (monohulls) |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
4 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Sathorn Pier is next to BTS Saphan Taksin (S6); the boat also stops at ICONSIAM (BTS Charoen Nakhon), Ratchawong (MRT Wat Mangkon) and Rajinee (MRT Sanam Chai)
- Intermediate stops: ICONSIAM, Ratchawong (Chinatown), Rajinee (flower market), Wat Arun, Tha Chang (Grand Palace), Tha Maharaj, Prannok (Wang Lang, Siriraj Hospital)
- From about midday the boat runs on from Sathorn to Asiatique (12:10 to 19:40 departures from Asiatique)
- Phra Arthit Pier is a short walk from Khao San Road
Tips for the Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) Crossing
- The cheaper Chao Phraya Express Orange Flag boat (18 THB flat fare) also links Sathorn with Tha Tien and Phra Arthit, but on weekdays only at peak times; at other times the Yellow Midday boat serves the same piers.
- The Tourist Boat timetable says schedules may change without notice; on royal barge rehearsal days the river between Krung Thon Bridge and Memorial Bridge closes from 12:00.