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Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) ferry

Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) takes 30m by chao phraya tourist boat 1–3 (catamarans) with Chao Phraya Tourist Boat. Boats leave from Sathorn (Central) Pier, BTS Saphan Taksin and arrive at Phra Arthit Pier (N13).

  • Crossing 30m

✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026 against 2 sources

Updated 4 Oct 2026 · Sources · How we check

How to get a ticket

No online booking partner sells this crossing. Tickets are bought at the pier or from the operator.

Operator timetable
Crossing time30m
On the waterChao Phraya Tourist Boat 1–3 (catamarans), Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 4–5 (monohulls)
DepartsSathorn (Central) Pier, BTS Saphan Taksin
ArrivesPhra Arthit Pier (N13)

Operator timetable

Every 30 minutes, 22 trips a day each way: from Sathorn 09:00–19:45, from Phra Arthit 08:30–19:00

  • 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)

Source: Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable (route map image on the operator homepage), checked 4 Oct 2026.

Route facts

DepartsSathorn (Central) Pier, BTS Saphan Taksin, Bangkok
ArrivesPhra Arthit Pier (N13), Bangkok
Crossing time30m
DistanceAbout 4 nautical miles (7 km)
OperatorsChao Phraya Tourist Boat (30m)
BoatsChao Phraya Tourist Boat 1–3 (catamarans), Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 4–5 (monohulls)
SeasonRuns all year
VehiclesPassengers only
SeaChao Phraya River
Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) Phra Arthit (Khao San Road)
Sathorn (Central) Pier, BTS Saphan Taksin → Phra Arthit Pier (N13) · about 4 nautical miles. Straight line between piers, not the sailing track. Coastline: Natural Earth.

Before you travel

Good to know

  • 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.

Getting to and from the pier

  • 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

Return trip: 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. See Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to ICONSIAM.

Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) ferry: questions

How long is the ferry from Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road)?

Operators publish 30m for Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road). The sea distance is about 4 nautical miles.

How often does the Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) boat run?

Every 30 minutes, 22 trips a day each way: from Sathorn 09:00–19:45, from Phra Arthit 08:30–19:00 (Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable (route map image on the operator homepage), checked 4 Oct 2026).

Where does the Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) ferry leave from?

The main departure point is Sathorn (Central) Pier, BTS Saphan Taksin; boats arrive at Phra Arthit Pier (N13). 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).

Which companies run ferries from Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road)?

Chao Phraya Tourist Boat. Chao Phraya Tourist Boat: Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 1–3 (catamarans), Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 4–5 (monohulls).

Does the Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) ferry run all year?

The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. River boats run all year. Some routes change or stop on public holidays and when the river is high.

Can I take a car or motorbike from Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to Phra Arthit (Khao San Road)?

No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.

How do I get back from Phra Arthit (Khao San Road) to Bangkok (Sathorn Pier)?

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.

How often does the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat run?

Every 30 minutes. The operator’s timetable shows 22 trips a day from Sathorn (09:00 to 19:45) and 22 from Phra Arthit (08:30 to 19:00). It asks passengers to be at the pier at least 5 minutes before departure (checked 4 Oct 2026).

How long is the boat from Sathorn to Wat Arun and Phra Arthit?

30 minutes end to end in both directions. Going upriver the 09:00 from Sathorn reaches Wat Arun at 09:20 and Phra Arthit at 09:30; coming down, the 08:30 from Phra Arthit calls at Wat Arun at 08:40 and reaches Sathorn at 09:00.

How much is the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat?

The operator’s timetable lists a single-journey ticket at 40 THB and an all-day River Pass at 150 THB (checked 4 Oct 2026).

Sources and checks

We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.

  • chaophrayatouristboat.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable/route map image (img/route_map.jpg): departures every 30 minutes, Phra Arthit → Sathorn 08:30–19:00 and Sathorn → Phra Arthit 09:00–19:45, stop-by-stop times, Asiatique extension from 12:10; single ticket 40 THB, all-day River Pass 150 THB.
  • chaophrayatouristboat.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: About: hop-on hop-off service since 2003, separate company since 15 June 2012; Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 1–3 (catamarans, 190 passengers) and 4–5 (monohulls, 150 passengers); toilets and Thai/English pier announcements on board.

Photo: A Chao Phraya Express boat on the river in Bangkok, with Wat Arun on the far bank (Chainwit., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).

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