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Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj) ferry

Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj) takes 2–3m by cross-river ferry with Tha Wang Lang cross-river ferry and Chao Phraya Tourist Boat. Boats leave from Tha Chang cross-river pier (N9) and arrive at Tha Wang Lang / Prannok Pier (N10).

  • Crossing 2–3m

✓ Checked 4 Oct 2026 against 3 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 time2–3m
On the waterCross-river ferry, Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 1–3 (catamarans)
DepartsTha Chang cross-river pier (N9)
ArrivesTha Wang Lang / Prannok Pier (N10)

Operator timetable

Cross-river ferry on demand every day 06:00–19:00; the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat also calls at Tha Chang and Prannok about every 30 minutes (09:23–20:08 from Tha Chang towards Prannok, 08:34–19:04 from Prannok towards Tha Chang)

  • Tourist Boat, Tha Chang → Prannok (upriver): 09:23, 09:53, 10:23, 10:53, 11:23, 11:53, then 12:38 … 20:08 (every 30 min)
  • Tourist Boat, Prannok → Tha Chang (downriver): 08:34, 09:04, 09:34 … 19:04 (every 30 min)

Source: Tha Wang Lang boat services page (pier operator website); Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable image, checked 4 Oct 2026.

Route facts

DepartsTha Chang cross-river pier (N9), Bangkok
ArrivesTha Wang Lang / Prannok Pier (N10), Bangkok
Crossing time2–3m
DistanceAbout 0.3 nautical miles (1 km)
OperatorsTha Wang Lang cross-river ferry (Not published), Chao Phraya Tourist Boat (2–3m)
BoatsCross-river ferry, Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 1–3 (catamarans), Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 4–5 (monohulls)
SeasonRuns all year
VehiclesPassengers only
SeaChao Phraya River
Tha Chang (Grand Palace) Wang Lang (Siriraj)
Tha Chang cross-river pier (N9) → Tha Wang Lang / Prannok Pier (N10) · about 0.3 nautical miles. Straight line between piers, not the sailing track. Coastline: Natural Earth.

Before you travel

Good to know

  • Wang Lang has three cross-river ferries: to Tha Chang and Tha Phra Chan (both 06:00–19:00) and to Tha Maharaj (09:00–21:00), all at the same 4.50 THB fare.
  • On royal barge procession rehearsal days the river between Krung Thon Bridge and Memorial Bridge closes to boats from 12:00; in October 2026 Chao Phraya Express lists 5, 8 and 15 October.

Getting to and from the pier

  • Tha Chang is the pier for the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
  • Wang Lang: Chao Phraya Express boats stop at Prannok Pier (N10), next to the Wang Lang market
  • Buses 19, 57, 91, 149 and 157 serve Wang Lang
  • From Wang Lang, other ferries cross to Tha Phra Chan (06:00–19:00) and Tha Maharaj (09:00–21:00)

Return trip: The Wang Lang – Tha Chang ferry runs the same hours (06:00–19:00) and fare (4.50 THB) in both directions. On the Tourist Boat, Prannok to Tha Chang takes 3 minutes (for example 08:34 → 08:37). See Bangkok (Sathorn Pier) to ICONSIAM.

Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj) ferry: questions

How long is the ferry from Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj)?

Operators publish 2–3m for Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj). The sea distance is about 0.3 nautical miles.

How often does the Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj) boat run?

Cross-river ferry on demand every day 06:00–19:00; the Chao Phraya Tourist Boat also calls at Tha Chang and Prannok about every 30 minutes (09:23–20:08 from Tha Chang towards Prannok, 08:34–19:04 from Prannok towards Tha Chang) (Tha Wang Lang boat services page (pier operator website); Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable image, checked 4 Oct 2026).

Where does the Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj) ferry leave from?

The main departure point is Tha Chang cross-river pier (N9); boats arrive at Tha Wang Lang / Prannok Pier (N10). Tha Chang is the pier for the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew.

Which companies run ferries from Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj)?

Tha Wang Lang cross-river ferry and Chao Phraya Tourist Boat. Tha Wang Lang cross-river ferry: Cross-river ferry; Chao Phraya Tourist Boat: Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 1–3 (catamarans), Chao Phraya Tourist Boat 4–5 (monohulls).

Does the Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj) 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 Tha Chang (Grand Palace) to Wang Lang (Siriraj)?

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

How do I get back from Wang Lang (Siriraj) to Tha Chang (Grand Palace)?

The Wang Lang – Tha Chang ferry runs the same hours (06:00–19:00) and fare (4.50 THB) in both directions. On the Tourist Boat, Prannok to Tha Chang takes 3 minutes (for example 08:34 → 08:37).

What time does the Tha Chang – Wang Lang ferry run?

Every day from 06:00 to 19:00, according to Tha Wang Lang, the pier at the Wang Lang end (checked 4 Oct 2026). The ferry runs as a shuttle; no fixed timetable is published.

How much is the ferry from Tha Chang to Wang Lang?

Tha Wang Lang lists the cross-river fare at 4.50 THB (checked 4 Oct 2026). The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat, which also calls at Tha Chang and Prannok, charges 40 THB for a single journey.

How long does it take to cross from Tha Chang to Wang Lang?

Only a few minutes. The Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable gives 2 minutes from Tha Chang to Prannok (the Wang Lang pier) and 3 minutes in the other direction; the cross-river ferry operator does not publish a crossing time.

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.

  • thawanglang.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Tha Wang Lang "Boat services" page: cross-river ferries Wang Lang – Tha Maharaj 09:00–21:00, Wang Lang – Tha Phra Chan 06:00–19:00, Wang Lang – Tha Chang 06:00–19:00; fare 4.50 THB; tel 02-866-3169.
  • thawanglang.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Tha Wang Lang contact/getting-here page: 396/5 Arun Amarin Road, Siriraj, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok 10700; Chao Phraya Express Orange/Yellow/Green boats stop at Prannok; cross-river ferries to Tha Chang, Tha Phra Chan and Tha Maharaj; buses 19, 57, 91, 149, 157; parking at Wat Rakhang, 24 hours, first hour free then 20 THB per hour; shops open daily 07:00–21:00.
  • chaophrayatouristboat.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Chao Phraya Tourist Boat timetable image: every 30 minutes, 22 trips each way; stop times include Prannok (N10), Tha Maharaj, Tha Chang (N9), ICONSIAM and Sathorn; single ticket 40 THB, all-day River Pass 150 THB.

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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