Thailand boat and ferry guide

Text and commentary: ThaiLiveNow

Find boats to ICONSIAM, Asiatique, Chinatown and riverside hotels, including arrival piers and shuttle transfers.

When you choose a destination, Which boat to take and where to get off The information is shown here. Also check the route operator's official guidance for hours and stopping conditions.

Bangkok boat routes and pier map

Choose a route to see arrival piers and connecting hotels, malls and markets. For Hilton, Shangri-La and Sheraton, check walking routes after leaving the boat; for The Peninsula, Anantara and Capella, check hotel shuttle transfers.

Where will you board, and where are you going?

Departure pierDestination

Based on regular stopping routes. Check the operator's guidance below for time, direction and public holiday operation.

Main piers and nearby destinations

Main piers reached on this boat

Khao San Road Walk after leaving the boat

Wang Lang Market Walk after leaving the boat

Grand Palace / Wat Phra Kaew Walk after leaving the boat

Pak Khlong Talat Walk after leaving the boat

Chinatown / Yaowarat Walk after leaving the boat

Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok Walk after leaving the boat

ICONSIAM Walk after leaving the boat Millennium Hilton Bangkok Walk after leaving the boat The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel shuttle transfer Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort Hotel shuttle transfer Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Hotel shuttle transfer Capella Bangkok Hotel shuttle transfer

Shangri-La Bangkok Walk after leaving the boat Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok Hotel shuttle transfer The Peninsula Bangkok Hotel shuttle transfer Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort Hotel shuttle transfer Capella Bangkok Hotel shuttle transfer

Connection to the MRT Purple Line →

Tha Maharaj Walk after leaving the boat

Asiatique The Riverfront Walk after leaving the boat

Which boat and arrival pier for each destination

Which boat and arrival pier for each destination

Places reached by the selected route

Shopping and riverside spaces

ICONSIAM

From Sathorn, take the Blue tourist boat to ICONSIAM. Orange and midday Yellow also stop there; morning/evening Yellow and Green–Yellow do not.

Get off at: ICONSIAM I

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Shopping and riverside spaces

Asiatique The Riverfront

Choose a Blue tourist boat extended to Asiatique. Not all Blue services go this far, and Orange, Yellow, Green–Yellow and Red routes do not stop at Asiatique.

Get off at: Asiatique The Riverfront A

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Market

Chinatown / Yaowarat

From Sathorn, take a northbound Blue tourist boat, Orange or midday Yellow service and get off at Ratchawong (N5).

Get off at: Ratchawong N5

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Market

Wang Lang Market

From Sathorn, choose a northbound Blue tourist boat or an express service stopping at Prannok.

Get off at: Prannok N10

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Places to visit

Grand Palace / Wat Phra Kaew

From Sathorn, take a northbound Blue tourist boat, Orange or midday Yellow service to Tha Chang (N9). Red does not stop at Tha Chang.

Get off at: Tha Chang N9

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Places to visit

Khao San Road

From Sathorn, take a northbound Blue tourist boat, Orange or midday Yellow service to Phra Arthit (N13). The faster morning/evening Yellow, Green–Yellow and Red services do not stop at this pier.

Get off at: Phra Arthit N13

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Market

Pak Khlong Talat

From Sathorn, take a northbound boat calling at Rajinee (N7). Rajinee appears on the Blue tourist boat and express route stop lists.

Get off at: Rajinee N7

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Shopping and riverside spaces

Tha Maharaj

From Sathorn, take a northbound Blue tourist boat. Tha Maharaj is a Blue route stop and is not served by express flag routes.

Get off at: Tha Maharaj M

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Riverside hotel

Millennium Hilton Bangkok

Use the Blue tourist boat or an Orange or midday Yellow service that stops at ICONSIAM.

Get off at: ICONSIAM I

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Riverside hotel

Shangri-La Bangkok

Choose a southbound boat that stops at Sathorn. If you arrive at BTS Saphan Taksin, you do not need to cross the river to reach the hotel.

Get off at: Sathorn CEN

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Riverside hotel

Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok

For Si Phraya (N3), use an Orange, midday Yellow, morning/evening Yellow or Green–Yellow public boat that stops there. Blue and Red services do not stop at Si Phraya.

Get off at: Si Phraya N3

Final leg: Walk to the destination entrance

Alternative: Sathorn → Sheraton hotel shuttle → private hotel pier

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Riverside hotel

The Peninsula Bangkok

Travel to Sathorn and change to The Peninsula's hotel shuttle. You can also check hotel shuttle connections at ICONSIAM.

Get off at: Sathorn CEN

Final leg: Change to a private hotel shuttle

Alternative: ICONSIAM → Peninsula shuttle → hotel pier (ask the hotel about the return journey and boarding point)

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Riverside hotel

Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort

Change at Sathorn to the Anantara hotel shuttle. There is also an official hotel shuttle route from ICONSIAM.

Get off at: Sathorn CEN

Final leg: Change to a private hotel shuttle

Alternative: ICONSIAM → Anantara shuttle → hotel pier (12:20–20:20, officially published timetable)

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Riverside hotel

Mandarin Oriental Bangkok

Take a public boat stopping at ICONSIAM, then the Mandarin Oriental hotel shuttle. Ask the hotel separately about direct shuttles from Sathorn.

Get off at: ICONSIAM I

Final leg: Change to a private hotel shuttle

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

Riverside hotel

Capella Bangkok

Take a boat stopping at Sathorn, then transfer to the Capella hotel shuttle. ICONSIAM is also an official hotel shuttle connection point.

Get off at: Sathorn CEN

Final leg: Change to a private hotel shuttle

Alternative: ICONSIAM → Capella hotel shuttle → hotel pier (confirm with the hotel)

Boats, travel steps and FAQs →

All stopping piers by route North-to-south order

Express routes were read from the operator's map updated on 5 May 2025 and compared against the 6 October 2026 timetable for sections and operating periods. Oriental (N1) is excluded due to construction closure. Stops served only at certain times are marked separately.

Orange Flag 29 stops

Nonthaburi → Wat Rajsingkorn · Mon–Fri, with public holidays treated separately; mornings and evenings. N20, N19 and S1 are served only during certain peak periods.

29 stops · Includes stops served at certain times only

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Stops during certain peak periods Pier guide →
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Khao San Khao San Road · Walk →Pier guide →
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Wang Lang Market Wang Lang Market · Walk →Pier guide →
Grand Palace Grand Palace / Wat Phra Kaew · Walk →Pier guide →
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Flower market Pak Khlong Talat · Walk →Pier guide →
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Chinatown Chinatown / Yaowarat · Walk →Pier guide →
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Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok · Walk →Pier guide →
ICONSIAM ICONSIAM · Walk →Millennium Hilton Bangkok · Walk →The Peninsula Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort · Hotel shuttle →Mandarin Oriental Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Capella Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Pier guide →
BTS interchange Shangri-La Bangkok · Walk →Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →The Peninsula Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort · Hotel shuttle →Capella Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Pier guide →
Stops during certain peak periods Pier guide →
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Operator route map and timetable ↗

Yellow · morning and evening 15 stops

Nonthaburi → Sathorn · Mon–Fri, with public holidays treated separately; southbound in the morning and northbound in the evening. Stops differ from the midday Yellow route.

15 stops

Operator route map and timetable ↗

Yellow · midday 28 stops

Nonthaburi → Wat Rajsingkorn · daily during the middle of the day. N20, N19 and S1 are additional stops at certain times.

28 stops · Includes stops served at certain times only

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Stops during certain peak periods Pier guide →
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Khao San Khao San Road · Walk →Pier guide →
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Wang Lang Market Wang Lang Market · Walk →Pier guide →
Grand Palace Grand Palace / Wat Phra Kaew · Walk →Pier guide →
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Flower market Pak Khlong Talat · Walk →Pier guide →
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Chinatown Chinatown / Yaowarat · Walk →Pier guide →
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Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok · Walk →Pier guide →
ICONSIAM ICONSIAM · Walk →Millennium Hilton Bangkok · Walk →The Peninsula Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort · Hotel shuttle →Mandarin Oriental Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Capella Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Pier guide →
BTS interchange Shangri-La Bangkok · Walk →Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →The Peninsula Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort · Hotel shuttle →Capella Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Pier guide →
Stops during certain peak periods Pier guide →
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Operator route map and timetable ↗

Green–Yellow Flag 20 stops

Pak Kret → Sathorn · Mon–Fri, with public holidays treated separately; southbound in the morning and northbound in the evening.

20 stops

Operator route map and timetable ↗

Red · RIVA Express 11 stops

Nonthaburi → Sathorn · Mon–Fri, with public holidays treated separately; southbound in the morning. The current official timetable marks afternoon northbound services as suspended.

11 stops

Operator route map and timetable ↗

Tourist boat · Blue Flag 10 stops

Phra Arthit → Sathorn · Asiatique is an extended stop at certain times. Times differ between the operator's booking guidance and map timetable, so check the day's extended departures.

10 stops · Includes stops served at certain times only

Khao San Khao San Road · Walk →Pier guide →
Wang Lang Market Wang Lang Market · Walk →Pier guide →
Tha Maharaj Tha Maharaj · Walk →Pier guide →
Grand Palace Grand Palace / Wat Phra Kaew · Walk →Pier guide →
Pier guide →
Flower market Pak Khlong Talat · Walk →Pier guide →
Chinatown Chinatown / Yaowarat · Walk →Pier guide →
ICONSIAM ICONSIAM · Walk →Millennium Hilton Bangkok · Walk →The Peninsula Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort · Hotel shuttle →Mandarin Oriental Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Capella Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Pier guide →
BTS interchange Shangri-La Bangkok · Walk →Royal Orchid Sheraton Riverside Hotel Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →The Peninsula Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Anantara Riverside Bangkok Resort · Hotel shuttle →Capella Bangkok · Hotel shuttle →Pier guide →
Asiatique The Riverfront Asiatique The Riverfront · Walk →Extended stop at certain times · check the day's service Pier guide →

Operator route map and timetable ↗

Pier-by-pier travel guides (37 piers)

Nonthaburi (Nonthaburi) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express

Rama V Bridge (Rama V) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Wat Kien (Wat Kien) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Wat Tuek (Wat Tuek) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Wat Khema (Wat Khema) Pier

Orange Flag

Rama VII Bridge (Rama VII) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express

Wat Soi Thong (Wat Soi Thong) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Bang Pho (Bang Po) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express

Kiak Kai (Wat Kaew Fah Chulamanee) (Kiak Kai (Wat Kaew Fah Chulamanee)) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express

Kiew Kai Ka (Kiew Kai Ka) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

R.I.D. (R.I.D.) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Payap (Payap) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag

Krung Thon Bridge (Sung Hi) (Krung Thon Bridge (Sung Hi)) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Thewet (Thewet) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express

Phra Arthit (Phra Arthit) Pier

Phra Arthit Pier · towards Khao San Road

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday · Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Phra Pinklao (Phra Pinklao) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express

Thonburi Railway Stn. (Thonburi Railway Stn.) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag

Prannok (Prannok) Pier

Prannok Pier · Wang Lang Market and Siriraj Hospital

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express · Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Tha Chang (Tha Chang) Pier

Tha Chang Pier · towards the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Tha Tien (Tha Tien) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Rajinee (Rajinee) Pier

Rajinee Pier · Pak Khlong Talat and MRT Sanam Chai

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express · Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Memorial Bridge (Memorial Bridge) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Ratchawong (Ratchawong) Pier

Ratchawong Pier · towards Chinatown and Yaowarat

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express · Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Marine Department (Marine Department) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag

Si Phraya (Si Phraya) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag

ICONSIAM (ICONSIAM) Pier

Shopping and SookSiam · ICONSIAM riverside pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday · Red · RIVA Express · Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Sathorn (Sathorn) Pier

Sathorn Pier · connection to BTS Saphan Taksin

Orange Flag · Yellow · morning and evening · Yellow · midday · Green–Yellow Flag · Red · RIVA Express · Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Wat Sawettachat (Wat Sawettachat) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Wat Rajsingkorn (Wat Rajsingkorn) Pier

Orange Flag · Yellow · midday

Pakkret (Pakkret) Pier

Green–Yellow Flag

Wat Klang Kret (Wat Klang Kret) Pier

Green–Yellow Flag

Baan Pak Tiwannon (Baan Pak Tiwannon) Pier

Green–Yellow Flag

Ministry of Commerce (Ministry of Commerce) Pier

Green–Yellow Flag

Phra Nang Klao Bridge (Phra Nang Klao Bridge) Pier

Green–Yellow Flag

Tha Maharaj (Tha Maharaj) Pier

Riverside restaurants and cafés · Tha Maharaj

Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Wat Arun (Wat Arun) Pier

Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Asiatique The Riverfront (Asiatique) Pier

Riverside shopping and dining · Look for the tourist boat’s extended service

Tourist boat · Blue Flag

Pier coordinates: actual OpenStreetMap facility objects. Route lines follow the river's centre as an indication of service coverage; actual approaches to the pier may differ. ICONSIAM has several piers, so check the boarding point locally.

Before boarding

When it is useful

For travelling along the Chao Phraya River between riverside temples, markets and hotels.

Choose a flag

Each boat Flag Routes are distinguished by colour, based on the official timetable effective 2026-10-06.

Flag	Thai wording	Section	Operating days	Fare
Orange	ธงส้ม	Nonthaburi – Wat Rajsingkorn	Mon–Fri	19 baht throughout the route
Yellow	ธงเหลือง	Nonthaburi – Sathorn	Mon–Fri	24 baht throughout the route
Green–Yellow	ธงเขียวเหลือง	Pak Kret – Sathorn	Mon–Fri	Pak Kret–Nonthaburi 17 baht; Nonthaburi–Sathorn 24 baht; Pak Kret–Sathorn 36 baht
Red (air-conditioned)	ธงแดง	Nonthaburi – Sathorn	Mon–Fri	33 baht throughout the route (regular fare 50 baht)

Select your destination pier on the map and route stop lists above. Distinguish morning/evening Yellow from midday Yellow. Midday Yellow runs daily between Nonthaburi and Wat Rajsingkorn; Orange runs Mon–Fri in the mornings and evenings.

Continue to Wat Arun on the cross-river ferry

Orange Flag Does not stop at Wat Arun Pier. The official notice of 5 April 2024 says Orange and Gold Flag services call at this pier instead of Wat Arun: Tha Tien Pier is served instead. For Wat Arun, get off at Tha Tien and take the cross-river ferry.

Cross-river ferry

Cross-river ferries connect opposite-bank piers such as Tha Tien and Wat Arun. The connection is confirmed in the operator's official notice of 2024-04-05. No official source for the regular timetable and fare is available yet, so check local guidance.

Choose a pier for your destination

Choose ICONSIAM Pier for ICONSIAM, Asiatique Pier for Asiatique, and Ratchawong for Chinatown. Consider Prannok for Wang Lang Market, Tha Chang for the Grand Palace, Phra Arthit for Khao San and Rajinee for the flower market. Asiatique is served only by certain extended tourist boat departures, so check the day's service.

Frequently asked questions

Can Orange Flag take me directly to Wat Arun?

No. Get off at Tha Tien and take the cross-river ferry.

Does it run at weekends?

Midday Yellow runs daily, and tourist boats have a separate timetable. Orange, morning/evening Yellow, Green–Yellow and Red operate Mon–Fri.

Official sources and verification basis

Tourist boat · official route map and timetable ↗
Asiatique extension times differ between the official booking guidance and map timetable; confirm the day's service.
Express boats · routes by flag and timetables ↗
Stops were read from the operator's route-map image. Fares follow the official published guidance and differ from reduced fares reported by some media.
Express boats · pier change notice ↗
The notice of 5 April 2024 directs passengers to leave the boat at Tha Tien and take the cross-river ferry to Wat Arun. Check local guidance for the ferry's regular timetable and fare.