Bangkok Royal Temple Visitor Planner
Plan a multi-temple day with combined-ticket savings and dress-code guidance.
What this solves
Bangkok's royal temples cluster in the Old City but have different dress-code strictness, opening hours, and ticket rules. Wat Phra Kaew + Wat Pho have a combined ticket (200 baht for both vs 500 baht separately). Wat Arun requires a separate boat trip across the river. This planner orders the day optimally and calculates the ticket savings.
How to read results
Each temple includes dress-code strictness (1–5), opening hours, ticket price, and walking/boat time from the previous stop. Recommended start time is 08:30 to avoid Bangkok heat. Royal temples close early (often 15:30) — schedule accordingly.
Limitations
- Wat Phra Kaew tickets are purchased together; calculator handles the combined logic.
- Boat to Wat Arun runs on schedule — late visits may miss the return.
- Marble Temple (Wat Benchamabophit) is sometimes closed for royal ceremonies.
FAQ
How long does Wat Phra Kaew take?
Plan 2–3 hours. The complex is large — Grand Palace + Wat Phra Kaew + several smaller pavilions. Strict dress code at the gate.
Can I visit Wat Arun after Wat Pho?
Yes — that's the standard route. Walk to Tha Tien pier (5 min), cross to Wat Arun (10 min boat), then return. Allow 1.5 hours total.
Are tickets for Wat Phra Kaew refundable?
No — they are valid for the day of issue only. Plan to visit Wat Phra Kaew first if your schedule might change.
Sources
- Bureau of the Royal Household — official temple opening hours.
- Tourism Authority of Thailand — combined-ticket policy.
- Chao Phraya Express Boat — published pier schedule.