How to get to the Grand Palace by MRT or boat
The Grand Palace is in the old town on Rattanakosin Island, away from the BTS. The MRT Blue Line stops at Sanam Chai, a walk away, and river boats stop at Tha Chang Pier near the entrance.
Station to aim for
Sanam Chai (MRT Blue Line)
Sanam Chai on the MRT Blue Line. Leave by exit 1 (the exit the palace recommends, in front of Museum Siam) and walk north along Sanam Chai Road past Wat Pho to the visitor entrance on Na Phra Lan Road: about 15–20 minutes, or allow 20–25 at an easy pace with road crossings.
Fares and times by train
| From | Fare | Time on the train | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi Airport | 74 baht | about 55 min | Airport Rail Link to Makkasan, then MRT Blue Line to Sanam Chai |
| Siam | 52 baht | about 26 min | BTS Silom Line to Sala Daeng, then MRT Blue Line to Sanam Chai |
| Asok / Sukhumvit | 37 baht | about 27 min | Walk to Sukhumvit, then MRT Blue Line to Sanam Chai |
| Sala Daeng / Silom | 27 baht | about 17 min | Walk to Si Lom, then MRT Blue Line to Sanam Chai |
| Mo Chit | 44 baht | about 39 min | Walk to Chatuchak Park, then MRT Blue Line to Sanam Chai |
Adult single-journey fares from the operators' official tables, checked October 2026. Times are on the train including changes, not walking to the station.
Other stations nearby
- Saphan Taksin (BTS Silom Line). Take a Chao Phraya Express boat from Sathorn Pier to Tha Chang.
Without the train
Chao Phraya Express boat
From Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin) to Tha Chang Pier, then a few minutes' walk to the entrance.
Taxi or ride-hailing
Ignore anyone outside who says the palace is closed today and offers a tour instead; it is a well-known scam.
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Good to know
- Dress code: shoulders and knees covered. People in shorts or sleeveless tops are turned away at the gate.
- Wat Pho is on the walk from Sanam Chai, and Wat Arun is a short ferry ride across the river, so many people do all three in one morning.
Questions
What is the nearest MRT to the Grand Palace?
Sanam Chai on the Blue Line. From exit 1 it is a 15–20 minute walk north past Wat Pho to the visitor entrance on Na Phra Lan Road.
Can I take the BTS to the Grand Palace?
Not directly. Take the BTS to Saphan Taksin and a river boat to Tha Chang, or change to the MRT for Sanam Chai.
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Sources
Price ranges checked: October 2026
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