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Maeklong Railway Market: The 15 Best Tours from Bangkok

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The awnings fold back for about eight trains a day, and the whole spectacle takes thirty seconds. These 15 are timed around that schedule, most of them paired with Damnoen Saduak, and compared on price, group size and pickup point.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - Maeklong Railway Market and the Umbrella Pulldown
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

1.Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26,723 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors clear the tracks for passing trains, then reach Damnoen Saduak by paddleboat. Guides such as Patty, Pooh, Tanya, and Phu help with timing, food, and local details. Choose shared or private transport, with early starts best for cooler weather and smaller crowds.

“I love everything about the tour, tour guide & drivers were on time and informative. Billie was the tour guide from big country tours and she was amazing, I highly recommended them and will book again with them when I return to Thailand.”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - Maeklong Railway Market and the train that cuts through it
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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

2.The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,992 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with a guide such as Tim, Pui, or Kwan. Ride a short local train, watch vendors clear the tracks, then reach the canal market by paddleboat. Expect food stops, free time, and a full seven-hour day.

“Brilliant day out seeing a different side to Thailand. Railway market and floating market must be seen . Vibrant and exciting”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Damnoen Saduak by traditional boat
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

3.Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with an English or Spanish guide such as Sam, Jenny, Tammy, or Jeed. Ride a traditional long-tail boat, watch the train pass beside market stalls, sample Thai treats, and return after 7 to 8 hours.

“Jeed was brilliant and made sure we had the best day. The market and train are a must see, with my wife and I enjoying shopping (take plenty of cash) and some amazing food. Well recommend.”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - Maeklong Railway Market: the train that shares the market
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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

4.Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,924 reviews · from $32

Travel from Bangkok by air-conditioned vehicle and local train to Maeklong Railway Market, then reach Damnoen Saduak by boat through canals and fruit plantations. English, German, and Japanese guide options are available, with groups capped at 15 and return to MBK Center.

“Patty our Viator guide was brilliant. Gave us the best possible experience. She had pre- prepared laminated cards, showing the plan for our day. Very knowledgeable about everywhere we went.Able to show the driver short cuts so that Read more”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip - The 1.5-hour journey to Ban Ka Long
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

5.Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,162 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $23

Meet your English-speaking guide near BTS Asoke at 9 a.m. for a 7 to 8-hour trip to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak. Guides such as Kitty, Dom, and Mr Boy are known for clear explanations and helpful photos. Finish at Mahanakhon Skywalk, with entry available as an option.

“exceptionally good value for money and great experience, Jenny was such a friendly and kind guide! We chose to go up the tower at the end but just paid for ourselves when we got there instead :)”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour - Damnoen Saduak begins on the canals
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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

6.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,588 reviews · from $44

Travel from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak by traditional long-tail boat, watch the Maeklong train pass through market stalls, and visit Wat Bang Kung. English-speaking guides such as Paul, Nikki, Joyce, and Coco have led the tour, which runs about 7 to 8 hours in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“Unique experience, definitely worth the time to see these cool markets. Had one of my favorite meals at the floating market. Stop at a temple in between the markets. The train market was such a cool place. Tons of local food and drink stalls in addition to the trinkets. Would recommend for anyone's first time in Bangkok.”

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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway - Damnoen Saduak by long-tail boat
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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

7.Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,528 reviews · from $30Top rated

Join a Chinese or English-speaking guide from central Bangkok for a 7-hour trip to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market. Ride a long-tail boat, watch a train pass through market stalls, and stop at Buffalo Café. Guides may include Bamboo, Ying, Kat, or Tony.

“Not recommended for solo travelers. Best for couples, families or groups. I need to enter more letters.”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Riding the local train from Ban Laem
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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

8.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,074 reviews · from $25

Leave Bangkok by air-conditioned vehicle, ride a non-air-conditioned local train through the countryside, and watch vendors fold back their stalls as you enter Maeklong Railway Market. Then cruise canals to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Guides such as Kwan, Tukta, Maria, and NJ keep the day moving.

“NJ was amazing, she was the very helpful. We had the early time, which was whilst early, very good to avoid a lot of the heat. Both the markets and the train ride were very good.”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets - The road from Bangkok to Mae Klong
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

9.Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 894 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $22Best value

Leave Bangkok for two famous Thai markets with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and a 20-minute paddle boat ride. Mae Klong offers the day’s best photo moment when the train passes through the stalls. Damnoen Saduak adds canals, boat vendors, snacks, and free time to browse.

“we really got value for money. A fantastic day with a special guild and Driver”

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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets - Walking, tasting, and shopping at the floating market
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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

10.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · from $130

You’ll ride from Bangkok with a private guide such as Time, Bakery, Johnny, or Peter, watch vendors clear the Maeklong tracks for a passing train, then cruise Damnoen Saduak’s canals by long-tail boat. Hotel pickup, snacks, and private transport are included.

“This tour was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Bangkok. Not only was the subject matter exciting and new, but Aey was an exemplary tour guide. Her personality is PERFECT for the job! She is smart and attentive, as well as a wonderRead more”

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Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury] - Coconut sugar from flower to loaf
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Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]

11.Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury]

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 835 reviews · from $88

Spend seven hours outside Bangkok with guides such as Lin, Nina, Jim, or Nok, visiting Damnoen Saduak by motorboat, watching Mae Klong’s train squeeze through the market, and stopping at coconut sugar and salt farms. Choose a group, private, or luxury van option.

“Our guide was super sweet and kind. The tour itself was a unique experience through interesting markets. The train passing through the market and watching all the people and stores scrambling to get out of the way is a memorable moment.”

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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour - Coconut sugar, salt fields, and the smaller stops
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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

12.Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · from $127

Travel from Bangkok in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Lin, Jim, Poppy, or Ice. Ride a motorboat through Damnoen Saduak, take the train into Maeklong Railway Market, and add Erawan Falls and the River Khwae Bridge for a much longer day.

“Fabulous way to see the markets. Railway for best bargains and do haggle! Great guide Poppy who's very kind and patient. Good driver too! Super day out! Thoroughly recommended.”

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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip - The train at Maeklong Railway Market
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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

13.Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 675 reviews · 510 - 690 minutes · from $49

Leave Bangkok for Maeklong Railway Market, Wat Bang Kung, and Amphawa Floating Market, then cruise the Maeklong River at dusk to spot fireflies. Small groups of up to nine travel by air-conditioned vehicle with a guide such as Aoi, Jack, Cherry, or Kit, depending on the date.

“It was an experience especially the railway market. Just a little bit disappointment at the amphawa floating market as there was no boat vendors at all. The tour itself was good. Our tour guide Cherry was very helpful and looked after us, she’s very funny😁”

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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway Market & Floating Market Tour

14.Maeklong Railway Market & Floating Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 486 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Leave Bangkok by air-conditioned van for Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. You’ll see vendors fold stalls away for a passing train, ride a paddle boat through canals, sample local snacks, and get practical tips from English-speaking guides such as Eddie, Tammy, Tom, or Puy.

“Excellent organisation. We had a train ride through the market and we were able to see the train going through the market as well. Best trip ever! Highly recommended.”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Train Market with Boat Ride - Damnoen Saduak by long-tail boat
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Train Market with Boat Ride

15.Damnoen Saduak and Train Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 239 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $27

Spend 8 to 9 hours visiting Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, Lao Tuk Luck market, a buffalo café, and Maeklong Railway Market. A 40-minute long-tail boat ride, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and guides such as Tony, Angie, Ken, and Apple are included, with small-group options available.

“Trip was a mixture of boat, temple and market/cafe stop. We enjoyed the mix and contrast between both stops. Net, our guide, was fantastic and even walked us to the flower markets after the trip. We enjoyed the trip”

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