Wat Arun Bangkok: THB 200 Ticket, Hours, Tha Tien Ferry
Go to Tha Tien pier and take the short ferry across: Wat Arun costs THB 200 for foreign visitors and is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00. The orange-flag and gold-flag express boats stop at Tha Tien instead of Wat Arun pier, and from MRT Sanam Chai Exit 1 the ferry leaves from Tha Tien pier.
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Wat Arun is a quick, rewarding crossing from Tha Tien pier: bring THB 200, cover your shoulders and knees, and get there before 18:00.
Wat Arun ticket price and opening hours
Foreign visitors pay THB 200 at the gate of Wat Arun, and the temple is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00.
| What | Detail |
|---|---|
| Foreign adult admission | THB 200 |
| Opening hours | 08:00 to 18:00, daily |
| Facilities | Parking and restrooms |
If a stranger tells you the temple is closed, ignore them: scammers use that line to redirect visitors elsewhere. Walk to the gate and read the hours yourself.
What to see at Wat Arun
The large pagoda is 82 metres high, and the Grand Prang is built with Chinese porcelain tiles and Benjarong shards. The main ordination hall houses the Phra Buddha Dhammisornrajalokathat Dilok statue and has detailed stucco designs. The temple stands on Arun Amarin Road on the Thon Buri side of the river, directly opposite Wat Pho.
Who Wat Arun suits (and who should skip it)
Wat Arun suits early risers and sunset watchers, because the best times to visit are early morning or sunset. If you only have shorts, sleeveless tops or flip-flops, change first or skip it, because the dress code excludes them.
How to get to Wat Arun
Most routes end with a ferry from Tha Tien pier. No official ferry fare was found.
By MRT, leave Sanam Chai Station by Exit 1 and take the ferry from Tha Tien pier. By bus, lines 1, 3, 25, 32, 44, 47, 53, 82, 508 and 512 serve the area, so get off at Tha Tien and take the ferry.
By express boat, the orange-flag and gold-flag boats stop at Tha Tien instead of Wat Arun pier, so ignore older pages that say otherwise.
The tourist boat has a Wat Arun stop. A single journey costs THB 40 and the all-day River Pass costs THB 150.
If you drive, cars park in the lot in front of the temple.
When to go and how long
The temple is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00. Early morning or sunset is best. No official visit length is published.
Nearby and how to combine it
Wat Pho stands directly opposite across the river, and from the Tha Tien junction you turn right and walk about 10 minutes to reach it. It costs THB 300 for foreigners and is open daily from 08:00 to 19:30. See Wat Pho tickets and hours.
The Grand Palace costs THB 500 for foreigners, including Wat Phra Kaew, and is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. See Grand Palace tickets and dress code. For a full day, start at the palace, walk to Wat Pho, and cross to Wat Arun before 18:00. Boats are covered in Chao Phraya boats: flags, routes and fares.
Before you go
- Cash: bring THB 200 for the foreigner ticket.
- Clothes: no shorts, sleeveless tops, open shoulders or flip-flops.
- Crossing: the express boats stop at Tha Tien, not Wat Arun pier.
- Closing: the temple closes at 18:00.
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- Lochan Sahajwani
Step by step
- Dress for the templeWear no shorts, sleeveless tops, open shoulders or flip-flops.
- Cross from Tha TienTake the ferry from Tha Tien pier; express boats stop at Tha Tien, not Wat Arun pier.
- Pay the foreigner ticketAdmission for foreign visitors is THB 200.
- Arrive before closingThe temple is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00.
Not confirmed: Ferry fare: no official fare for the Tha Tien to Wat Arun ferry was found. Entrance fee: older listings still show THB 100, but the current fee is THB 200.
Common questions
How much is the Wat Arun ticket for foreigners?
The Wat Arun entrance fee for foreign visitors is THB 200.
What are the Wat Arun opening hours?
Wat Arun is open daily from 08:00 to 18:00.
Can you take the express boat to Wat Arun pier?
Not on the orange and gold flags: they stop at Tha Tien instead of Wat Arun pier. The tourist boat has a Wat Arun stop.
What should you wear to Wat Arun?
Dress respectfully: no shorts, sleeveless tops, open shoulders or flip-flops.
Is Wat Arun closed when a stranger says so?
A stranger who says the temple is closed may be a scammer, because scammers claim the temple is closed and redirect visitors elsewhere. Check the hours of 08:00 to 18:00.
How do you get to Wat Arun by MRT?
Leave MRT Sanam Chai Station by Exit 1 and take the ferry from Tha Tien pier.
How much is the Chao Phraya tourist boat to Wat Arun?
A single tourist boat journey costs THB 40 and the all-day River Pass costs THB 150.
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Sources and reader comments
Official sources:
- Thailand 2026 Annual Meetings (Government of Thailand): Wat Arun (am2026thailand.go.th) (opens in a new tab)
- Bureau of the Royal Household: The Grand Palace, Practical Information (royalgrandpalace.th) (opens in a new tab)
Company and press pages (not official sources):
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan (tourismthailand.org) (opens in a new tab)
- Chao Phraya Express Boat: News (chaophrayaexpressboat.com) (opens in a new tab)
- Tourism Authority of Thailand: Phraprang Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawora Mahawi (tourismthailand.org) (opens in a new tab)
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