The Chao Phraya River boats – taking a river cruise in Bangkok

The Chao Phraya River boats
taking a river cruise in Bangkok

The Chao Phraya River boats provide regular, tourist, express and charter boat services for a leisurely river cruise or to stop and see places of historical interest along the way.

Types of Chao Phraya River boats

Here are the various types of boats services available on the Chao Phraya River.

Non-express passenger boats – blue flag

Chao Phraya tourist boat

Express river boat - yellow flag

Express river boat – orange flag

Boats for rental

Fare increase for Chao Phraya boats

With effect from 25 June 2008, the Chao Phraya boats will increase their fares. The last time fares were increased was on 1 August 2005

Blue flag non-express passenger boats will increase their fares by one baht. The fare based on distance will now be 11 - 15 baht, (previously 10 - 14 baht).

Fares for express boats with yellow flags will increase by 2 baht. The new fare based on distance is 22 - 31 baht, (previously 20 - 29 baht).

The flat fare for orange flag express boats will increase from 15 baht to 17 baht. Express boats with orange flags have fewer stops than those with yellow flags.

All fares for blue, yellow and orange flags listed below are the new fares as at 25 June 2008.

Non-express passenger boats - blue flag

Regular Chao Phraya River boat services operate everyday at all piers from N 30 Nonthaburi to S 3 Wat Ratchasingkorn from 0600 – 1840 hours every 20 minutes. Fares based on distance are 11 - 15 baht.

This is the most convenient service for those who like to plan their own destinations and travel at their own time.

Chao Phraya tourist boats

Chao Phraya tourist boats ply everyday from 0930 – 1500 hours, departing every 30 minutes, from Sathorn to nine other piers near major tourist attractions. Day passes at 100 baht each are good value for unlimited trips for the day.

Chao Phraya tourist boat

To get to the Sathorn Pier, take the Bangkok skytrain to the Taksin Bridge station.

Chao Phraya Express Boats

These boats run only during peak hours in the mornings and evenings at selected piers primarily for workers and students. Not too convenient for first-timers, though seasoned visitors might find it useful. If it suits your travel plans, here it is.

Express river boats – yellow flag

Mondays - Fridays at 11 piers, fares based on distance are 22 - 31 baht.

N30 N24 N22 N15 N12 N10 N5 N3 Sathorn, S3 Wat Ratchasingkorn, S4 Ratcha Burana

Departs from N 30 Nonthaburi

0610 – 0840 hours every 5 –10 minutes

1630 – 1820 hours every 20 minutes

Departs from Sathorn

1545 – 1930 hours every 10 – 15 minutes

Departs from S 4 Ratcha Burana

0645 – 0805 hours every 15 minutes

1750 – 1810 hours 2 trips

Chao Phraya express – orange flag

Express river boats – orange flag

Mondays – Fridays at 18 piers, fare - 17 baht flat rate.

N30 N24 N22 N21 N18 N19 N15 N13 N12 N10 N9 N6 N5 N3 N1 Sathorn, S2 Wat Worajanyarat, S4 Wat Ratchasingkorn

0550 – 0915 hours every 5 – 15 minutes

1500 – 1750 hours every 15 minutes

Departs from Wat Ratchasingkorn

0630 – 0840 hours every 12 minutes

1440 – 1910 hours every 10 – 15 minutes

Saturdays only

Departs from Nonthaburi

0645 – 0840 hours every 5 – 15 minutes

Departs from Wat Ratchasingkorn

1600 – 1800 hours every 10 – 15 minutes

Chao Phraya river boats – rental service

Boats are available for rent for groups of 20 – 120. Prices range from 2,000 – 5,000 baht per hour depending on the type of boat. More details are at the Chao Phraya Express Boat booth at Sathorn Pier.

Choose the boat service that suits your travel needs for an enjoyable river cruise and tour of the Chao Phraya River.

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