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Top 15 Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Tours

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Damnoen Saduak and the Maeklong track market sit ninety minutes west of Bangkok, and nearly every tour pairs them because the train timetable decides the shape of the morning. Below are the best of these day trips, with departure times, whether the paddle boat through the market is included or charged separately, and which ones add Amphawa or Ayutthaya on the way back.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - The morning grind: getting out of Bangkok without wasting energy

1.Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

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

7-hour Bangkok day trip to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, with train views, paddleboat ride, and street snacks.

“We did the private tour and it was great! It’s a bit far from Bangkok and with the traffic we spent quite some time in the car, but honestly it was worth it. The guide was excellent, everything was exactly as expected, super punctual and very well organized. Highly recommended.”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - Maeklong Railway Market: Umbrella Pulldown and the train rhythm

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

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

Paddleboat to Damnoen Saduak, then watch the Umbrella Pulldown Market at Maeklong on a 7-hour Bangkok day trip.

“The van picked us up on time. Our guide set up a WhatsApp to communicate with us all. She got us good seats on the train. Would have liked a little more time at the railway market but we understand that Bangkok traffic has to be factored in. Well worth doing this trip. Would definitely recommend.”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Maeklong Railway Market, where the train passes inches away

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - Meeting at Robinson Sukhumvit and the road trip pace

4.Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,084 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

8-hour Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with ancient temples and the Ayothaya Floating Market, plus guided history and included admissions.

“My flight leaving Bangkok was late at night, so I joined this tour to fill the time after checking out of my hotel, although it wasn't my first time in Ayutaya. Meeting at 10 AM in convenient Asoke and scheduled to finish by 6 PM. An ideal schedule, and the tour itself exceeded my expectations. ★In this tour, each spot had a scheduled stay of one hour or 45 minutes. And at each location, our tour guide Jenny would give a detailed explanation for the first 10 minutes or so. The rest of the time was free time. That was a very appropriate time allocation. ★Jenny was always waiting attentively…”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Morning vs Late Morning: Choosing the Route That Matches Your Comfort

Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - Getting There From Bangkok: Pickup, Departure Times, and Comfort

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip - Ban Ka Long Railway Market to Maeklong, The Train Moment That Makes It Worth It

7.Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

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

Bangkok day trip to Maeklong train market, Damnoen Saduak floating market by paddle boat, and optional Mahanakhon Skywalk.

“An amazing trip!! Our guide Kitty was extremely helpful in getting us to the best vantage spots on and off the popular Maeklong market train, followed by the vibrant Damnoen Saduak floating market. She even gave us some essential Thai language tips along the way. Kkp khun kráp!”

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From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour - Bangkok Pickup Options: Choose the Easiest Meeting Point

8.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,020 reviews · 6 hours · from $122

Paddle the canals to Damnoen Saduak, watch palm sugar made, and eat Thai snacks on a small-group day trip from Bangkok.

“This was such a fun and enjoyable experience. Our tour guide, Peng, was very knowledgeable and talked us through everything we drove past, as well as gave us helpful pointers & recommendations for what to expect in the markets. Loved seeing the ins and outs of coconut products, and the floating market was such a unique and exciting experience. The food was also so yummy and very affordable.”

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Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour - The day plan, and why timing matters for your photos and your food

9.Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market Tour

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

Damnoen Saduak canals by long-tail boat, Maeklong Railway Market train spectacle, plus Wat Bang Kung banyan chapel. 7-8 hours.

“We had a great time! It was easy to find the meeting point, the trip to both markets was smooth and our guide Wan was really lovely and patient with my mother who stopped at every market possible! Also suggested some great food places and helped us throughout the tour!”

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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway - Maeklong Railway Market: the train passes, and you notice it right away

10.Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

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

Boat to Damnoen Saduak, snack break at Buffalo Café, then watch the train cut through Maeklong Market, with a guided day plan.

“This tour is great. It gets you to the heart of the things with minimum time waste or un-needed talks. It includes the Train market with the train passing through + an hour of free time, the Floating market in a boat + am hour for lunch and free time, some time for coffee at the Buffalo caffe, and back to the hotel.”

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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and the included canal boat ride

11.Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,225 reviews · 7h 30m · from $16Best value

Half-day trip from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market boat ride, and Wat Sam Phran Dragon Temple.

“A nice and enjoyable excursion. The activities are very good, but there were a lot of people, both at the railway market and the floating market. We had limited time at each stop due to a fixed schedule. The Dragon Temple is more impressive in photos than in real life, but it is still worth seeing. The excursion was well organized. Our guide, Oil, was absolutely lovely — very caring, kind, and attentive. She even took photos of us at every stop and sent them to us afterward, which was a very thoughtful touch. Highly recommended!”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - Morning vs Late Morning: Choosing the Route That Matches Your Comfort

12.Floating Market and Train Market Experience

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

Bangkok floating and train markets day trip: long-tail boat, Maeklong train spectacle, guided commentary, and easy MBK Center pickup.

“A brilliant trip. Our guides Alexa & Katy Perry, (as they called themselves) were informative, funny & interesting. Visiting the train & floating markets was one of the highlights of our holiday.”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets - Bangkok pickup to Ratchaburi run, where most of the “work” gets done

Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets - Mae Klong Railway Market, how to enjoy the train moment

14.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

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

Private train and floating market day trip from Bangkok with a guide, long-tail boat, and Thai dessert tastings.

“Travelling with a 4yr old, we were apprehensive on doing too much in one day but we needn’t have worried. Our host, Bakery, messaged us the day before to introduce himself. We opted for the 7am start which meant getting to our first destination on time. Our son (and us) took full advantage of the travel time either way as we could catch up with a few zzz’s. Throughout, Bakery ‘fed’ us loads of information about our destinations as well treats from the many street food vendors. Added bonus was his photography skills which took out the hassle of us resorting to selfies. The memories of the train passing right…”

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

Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury] - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by motorboat: views first, buying second

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

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

See the railway market train slice through stalls, glide by motorboat at Damnoen Saduak, and learn coconut sugar and salt making on a small group tour.

“We did the group tour in April. It was a great trip. Our guide was great, spoke good English and managed to get us to the Railway Market about 20mins before a train came in. It was cool to see it transform from a market to a train track. After the train passed, we had time to shop (seemed like a good place for good price souvenirs) and there was a local toilet (guide helped to show me where the toilet was). The Floating Market was a brilliant experience; we bought a beer from a boat that was going in the opposite direction (which was lots of fun). There are…”

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