The Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat service operates on the Khlong Saen Saep

Khlong Saen Saeb

Khlong Saen Saeb is a canal in central Thailand, connecting the Chao Phraya River to Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao. A portion of the canal is used for public transport by an express boat service in Bangkok...

 in Bangkok

Bangkok

Bangkok is the capital and largest urban area city in Thailand. It is known in Thai as Krung Thep Maha Nakhon or simply Krung Thep , meaning "city of angels." The full name of Bangkok is Krung Thep Mahanakhon Amon Rattanakosin Mahintharayutthaya Mahadilok Phop Noppharat Ratchathani Burirom...

, providing fast, inexpensive transportation through the city's traffic-congested commercial districts. The service has a checkered reputation, due to the polluted water in the khlong and the haphazard nature in which the service is operated.

The 18-kilometre route is served by 100 boats of 40-50 seats, and operates 5:30am to 8:30pm daily. Prices are 8 to 20 baht, depending on distance travelled. The service carries about 60,000 passengers per day. It is run by a company called Family Transport.

Route

The service runs between Pom Prap Sattru Phai

Pom Prap Sattru Phai

Pom Prap Sattru Phai is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighboring districts are Dusit, Ratchathewi, Pathum Wan, Bang Rak, Samphanthawong, and Phra Nakhon.-History:...

 and Bang Kapi

Bang Kapi

Bang Kapi is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Bueng Kum, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Suan Luang, Huai Khwang, Wang Thonglang, and Lat Phrao.-History:...

 districts in Bangkok. At Pratu Nam pier in Pathum Wan

Pathum Wan

Pathum Wan or Pathumwan is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. The district is bounded by six other districts : Ratchathewi , Watthana, Khlong Toei, Sathon, Bang Rak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai , and Dusit.-History:The district was established in 1914...

/Ratchathewi

Ratchathewi

Ratchathewi is a district in central Bangkok, Thailand. It is also name of a BTS Skytrain station.Neighboring districts are Phaya Thai, Din Daeng, Huai Khwang, Watthana, Pathum Wan, Pom Prap Sattru Phai and Dusit.-History:...

 districts is an interchange between the western line, which terminates at Golden Mount, and the eastern line which terminates at NIDA, where passengers must change boats. Boats go past Watthana

Watthana

Watthana is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Neighbor districts are : Ratchathewi, Huai Khwang, Suan Luang, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Sathon, and Pathum Wan.-History:...

 and Huai Khwang

Huai Khwang

Huai Khwang is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand, located east of the center of the town. Neighboring districts are Chatuchak, Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Watthana, Ratchathewi and Din Daeng.-History:...

 districts, running parallel to Phet Buri Road.

NIDA Line

1. Pratunam - interchange, near Pratunam garment district
   Pratunam Market
   Pratunam Market is one of Bangkok's major markets, focusing on clothes which makes it Thailand's largest clothing market. The name Pratunam means Water gate.-Overview:...
   
   , CentralWorld
   CentralWorld
   CentralWorld is a shopping plaza and complex in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the third largest shopping complex in the world. The complex, which includes a hotel and office tower, is owned by Central Pattana...
   
    and Pantip Plaza
   Pantip Plaza
   Pantip Plaza is an indoor IT shopping mall located on New Phetchaburi Road in Ratchathewi district, Bangkok, Thailand. The sale of counterfeit software and DVDs is one of the reasons for its success and notoriety.-Trading hours:...
   
   .
2. Chidlom - near Central Chidlom.
3. Wireless - at Witthayu Road near British Embassy.
4. Nana Nua (Sukhumvit Soi 3) - near Bumrungrad Hospital
   Bumrungrad Hospital
   Bumrungrad International Hospital is a multiple-specialty medical center located in Bangkok, Thailand...
   
   , "Little Africa" neighborhood.
5. Nana Chard (Sukhumvit Soi 15)
6. Asoke-Petchaburi - near Bangkok Metro
   Bangkok Metro
   The MRT , sometimes referred to as the Bangkok Metro, is Bangkok's underground metro system in Thailand. It was constructed under a concession concept...
   
    Phetchaburi station and the old site of Embassy of Japan.
7. Prasanmit - at Srinakharinwirot University
   Srinakharinwirot University
   Srinakharinwirot University is a government sponsored university located in Bangkok, Thailand. The university was founded in 1949. It was named by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and is the leading Thai university in the field of Education and Fine Arts...
   
    (Prasarn Mitr Campus).
8. Italthai - at Italthai Tower
9. Wat Mai Chonglom - near Royal City Avenue (RCA).
10. Baan Don Mosque
11. Soi Thonglor
    Thong Lo
    Thong Lo a.k.a. Sukhumvit Soi 55, is a road in Watthana district, Bangkok, Thailand, on the Sukhumvit Road with Bangkok Transit System BTS Thong Lo station....
    
     - a trendy street with many boutique shopping malls.
12. Charn Issara - at Charn Issara 2 Building.
13. Vijit School
14. Sapan Klongtun - near busy intersection of Petchaburi, Ramkhamhaeng, Rama IX and Phra Khanong
    Phra Khanong
    Phra Khanong is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. Its neighbor, clockwise from north, are Suan Luang, Prawet, and Bang Na districts of Bangkok, Amphoe Phra Pradaeng of Samut Prakan Province , Khlong Toei and Watthana of Bangkok.-History:Phra Khanong was an amphoe of Nakhon Khuan Khan...
    
     roads, with Bangkok Skytrain
    Bangkok Skytrain
    The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS Skytrain , is an elevated rapid transit system in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration...
    
     (BTS) shuttle-bus service.
15. The Mall Ram 3 - The Mall Ramkhamhaeng, near Rama IX Road intersection.
16. Wat Noi
17. Ramkhamhaeng.29
18. Wat Thepleela - Soi Ram Khamheang 39
19. Ramkhamhaeng.U - Opposite Ramkhamhaeng University
    Ramkhamhaeng University
    Ramkhamhaeng University is one of two open universities in Thailand. The university was named in honor of King Ramkhamhaeng the Great of Sukhothai, who traditionally is credited for creating the Thai alphabet....
    
    .
20. Mahadthai
21. Wat Klang
22. The Mall Bangkapi - The Mall Bangkapi on Lat Phrao Road.
23. Bangkapi - Bang Kapi
    Bang Kapi
    Bang Kapi is one of the 50 districts of Bangkok, Thailand. It is bounded by other Bangkok districts : Bueng Kum, Saphan Sung, Prawet, Suan Luang, Huai Khwang, Wang Thonglang, and Lat Phrao.-History:...
    
     district office and market.
24. Wat Sriboonreung - terminal pier, near National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA).

Golden Mount Line

1. Panfa Leelard - terminal, near Golden Mount and other attractions.
2. Talad Bobae - a large garment market.
3. Sapan Charoenpol
4. Baan Krua Nua
5. Sapan Hua Chang - near MBK Center
   MBK Center
   MBK Center, also known as Mahboonkrong , is a large shopping mall in Bangkok, Thailand. At eight stories high, the center hosts around 2,000 stores and services, including the 4-story Tokyu department store, restaurants and entertainment....
   
    and Bangkok Skytrain
   Bangkok Skytrain
   The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly known as the BTS Skytrain , is an elevated rapid transit system in Bangkok, Thailand. It is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited under a concession granted by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration...
   
    National Stadium station and Siam station.
6. Pratunam - interchange, near Pratunam garment district
   Pratunam Market
   Pratunam Market is one of Bangkok's major markets, focusing on clothes which makes it Thailand's largest clothing market. The name Pratunam means Water gate.-Overview:...
   
   , CentralWorld
   CentralWorld
   CentralWorld is a shopping plaza and complex in Bangkok, Thailand. It is the third largest shopping complex in the world. The complex, which includes a hotel and office tower, is owned by Central Pattana...
   
    and Pantip Plaza
   Pantip Plaza
   Pantip Plaza is an indoor IT shopping mall located on New Phetchaburi Road in Ratchathewi district, Bangkok, Thailand. The sale of counterfeit software and DVDs is one of the reasons for its success and notoriety.-Trading hours:...
   
   .

External links

• Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat at ebangkok.org
• Khlong site (maps available) at www.transitbangkok.com
• The ferry system at 2bangkok
• Disoriented.net - Blog entry on riding the canal boat service.
• Of Khlongs and losing shoes - Another blog entry on riding the canal boat service.
• The Mass Transport Boats of Bangkok (Klong Saen Saep Boat service) Trip report and photos