How to get to Wat Arun by MRT and ferry
Wat Arun is on the Thonburi side of the river, opposite Wat Pho. No train goes there: you take the MRT to Sanam Chai and a two-minute cross-river ferry.
Station to aim for
Sanam Chai (MRT Blue Line)
Sanam Chai on the MRT Blue Line. Walk about 5 minutes to Tha Tien Pier, then take the cross-river ferry.
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). Chao Phraya Express boat from Sathorn Pier straight to Wat Arun Pier.
Without the train
Cross-river ferry from Tha Tien
5.50 baht a person each way, cash only. About two minutes across, roughly every 10 minutes from 05:00 to 19:00 (fare as updated 22 June 2026).
Chao Phraya Express boat
Stops at Wat Arun Pier on the Thonburi side; useful from Sathorn Pier (BTS Saphan Taksin).
Starting somewhere else?
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Good to know
- Wat Arun is best seen at sunset from the Tha Tien side, then visited by day. The ferry stops at 19:00, so cross back in time if you go over for sunset.
- Same dress code as the Grand Palace: cover shoulders and knees.
Questions
What is the nearest MRT to Wat Arun?
Sanam Chai. From there walk to Tha Tien Pier and take the cross-river ferry.
How much is the ferry to Wat Arun?
5.50 baht a person each way, paid in cash. It runs about every 10 minutes from 05:00 to 19:00.
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Sources
Price ranges checked: October 2026
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