Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat service was the first electric boat service added to the network of Bangkok public transport. This passenger boat service is provided on the Phadung Krung Kasem Canal in Bangkok and connects the Hua Lamphong area with Phra Nakhon district. Discover the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat route map and schedule.
Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat Service
Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat is a public transportation service, provided on the canal in central Bangkok.
The company operates electric boats that can fit up to 30 passengers. Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat is providing the transportation service from Hua Lamphong Railway Station Pier in the Hua Lamphong area to Thewarat Market Pier in Bangkok Riverside. A total distance of the route is around 5 km, with 11 piers, where the boat stops along the route.
From Thewarat Market Pier you can easily walk to Thewes Pier on the Chao Phraya River, where you can transfer to one of the Bangkok river boat routes, operated by Chao Phraya Express Boat and Thai Smile Boat.
In case you want to explore the canals of Bangkok but the experience of squeezing into the boat with crowds of locals doesn't seem tempting, hop on a typical Thai long-tail boat to explore the Bangkok Yai Canal in Thonburi on this Bangkok Canal tour. During this 2-hour canal adventure, you will explore life on and around the klongs (canals) and get a glimpse of how the local people live.
Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat Schedule
The electric canal boat operating hours are different on weekdays and weekends (including public holidays), as on weekdays it stops operating from 09:30 to 16:00, while on weekends canal boats start operating later and offer less frequent service throughout the day. The current Bangkok canal electric boat schedule is as follows.
Monday - Friday
On weekdays, the first boat from Hua Lamphong Railway Station Pier and from Thewarat Market Pier departs at 06:00. The last boat from the terminal piers leaves at 19:00. The scheduled frequency of boat departures:
- 06:00-09:00: every 20 minutes
- 09:00-16:00: not operating
- 16:00-19:00: every 20 minutes
Saturday, Sunday, and Public Holidays
On weekends and public holidays, the first boat from Hua Lamphong Railway Station Pier and from Thewarat Market Pier departs at 08:00, and the last boat leaves at 19:00. The scheduled boat departures are less frequent, as the boats of the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat service depart every 60 minutes. However, the service remains active throughout the day.
Pay attention that the boat service schedule is often adjusted (or even is cancelled) due to the low water level on the canal. For the newest updates, you can try checking their Facebook page.
Electric Boat Service Price
The electric boat service is still offered free of charge.
However, there were plans that the service fee would be introduced, and it should be 10 THB per trip. It's still not clear when and if it will happen, as the implementation of paid tickets was strongly delayed.
Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat Map
Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat map displays the piers of the city where the boat stops. Details of each pier location, nearby attractions, and public transport connections are provided below.
1. Hua Lamphong Railway Station Pier
Location: Next to Hua Lamphong Railway Station
The first stop on the route of the Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat service, where you can transfer to MRT Metro (Hua Lamphong Station on the MRT Blue Line).
It is also the nearest pier to Bangkok Chinatown and its famous attractions, such as Wat Traimit (the Temple of the Golden Buddha) and Yaowarat Road.
The Quarter Hualamphong is the most popular place to stay in the area, and the hotel is located right next to the canal!
2. Hua Lamphong Pier
Location: On the side of Hua Lamphong Railway Station
Another pier in the Hua Lamphong area, located just 200 meters away from the starting point of the route.
3. Noppawong Pier
Location: Near Bangkok Railcar Depot
The pier is located near the Nopphawong intersection that needs to be crossed for reaching a very well-rated hostel, Time Sabai 32.
4. Yot Se Pier
Location: Opposite the office of the State Railway of Thailand
The pier is located next to the shopping mall The Paseo Town Ramkhamhaeng and close to the MRT Orange Line electric train station (still under construction).
5. Krasuang Phalang Ngan Pier (Ministry of Energy Pier)
Location: Next to the Department of Alternative Energy Development and Efficiency
It is also the nearest pier to the famous Bo Be Market, which is a bustling market with a wide range of vendors offering wholesale clothing, textiles, and jewelry.
6. Yaek Lan Luang Pier
Location: Next to the Ministry of Social Development and Welfare
It is the nearest pier to the route of the Khlong Saen Saep Boat, which can be used for going to Wat Saket or to the shopping spots and attractions such as Central World, Pratunam, Nana, and MBK.
Prince Palace Hotel Bangkok is also located nearby.
7. Nakhon Sawan Pier
Location: Near Thewakam Rangrak Bridge
The pier is located near Nang Loeng Market, a century-old local market. A well-rated hotel, Royal Princess Larn Luang, can also be easily reached from this Khlong Phadung Krung Kasem Boat pier.
8. Rajadamnoen Nok Pier
Location: Near Makkhawan Rangsan Bridge
The pier is located near the building of the United Nations. Wat Sommanat Ratchaworawihan and Rajadamnern Boxing Stadium (one of the best places to watch Muay Thai in Bangkok) can be found in close proximity to the pier.
9. Prachathippatai Pier
Location: Next to Wat Makut Kasattriyaram Ratchaworawihan
The pier is located in close proximity to an especially well-rated Pranakorn Heritage Hotel.
10. Thewet Pier
Location: Behind The Crown Property Bureau Headquarters
The pier can be conveniently reached from Khao San Road via Samsen Road. The pier is located near several popular hotels, such as The Raweekanlaya Bangkok, Phranakorn-Nornlen, and Lost Inn BKK.
11. Thewarat Market Pier (Dhevaraj Market Pier)
Location: Next to Thewarat Market, which is a popular fresh market in the area
The pier is within an easy walking distance (around 200 m) from Thewes Pier on the Chao Phraya River, where you can board Bangkok river boats operated by Chao Phraya Express Boat and Thai Smile Boat.
Tips
What is the best area to stay in Bangkok? Our recommendations for choosing the right area to stay in Bangkok can be found here: Where to Stay in Bangkok. Some of the best Bangkok areas are well connected by the canal boat, so you might find Khlong Saen Saep Boat Service useful for exploring the city.
For a more comfortable experience, explore the canals of Bangkok by longtail boat on the Bangkok Canals Small Group Tour by Longtail Boat. Float past traditional wooden houses, feed the fish at Artist's House Art Gallery, and see the largest Buddha from the canal.
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