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Wat Phra Kaew holiday itinerary ideas

Central Thailand, Thailand

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From Suvarnabhumi Airport, take the express motorway towards Bangkok city center. The temple is in Rattanakosin Island in Old City Bangkok, near the Chao Phraya River. Taxis, Grab, and local buses provide direct access to the Grand Palace complex entrance.

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Nearest airport

Suvarnabhumi Airport | 25 km | 45 minutes to 1 hour by road

Nearest railway

Bangkok Central Railway Station | 5 km | 15 minutes by road

Nearest bus stop

Bangkok Bus Terminal | 8 km | 20 minutes by road

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