Bangkok 8.5-Hour Train Ride, Maeklong Railway Market, and Floating Market Boat Trip
by TRIPZA sightseeing
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This full-day tour lasts about eight and a half hours and includes trips by train and boat with an English-speaking guide. The group travels from Bangkok by bus for about one and a half hours to reach the train station. From there, passengers take a local train ride through the Thai countryside, lasting about one hour without air conditioning. The train passes very close to the market stalls, which fold away just before the train arrives. The tour stops for one hour at Maeklong Railway Market, also called Hoop Rom Market, where visitors can see the train pass through the busy market area and shop for local goods. Afterward, the group heads to the pier for a boat ride along canals toward Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The boat trip and market visit take approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. At the floating market, boats carry fresh produce and snacks, and visitors have time to walk around, shop, or enjoy local food. The return trip to Bangkok takes about two hours by bus, ending at MBK Center. The tour includes train tickets, a boat ride, an English-speaking guide, in-vehicle air conditioning, accident insurance, and an audio guide accessible in 28 languages via QR code. Guests must bring their own mobile device and headphones for the audio guide. Lunch and audio guide equipment are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Transfer to Train Station
Travel from Bangkok to the train station by bus, a trip taking about one and a half hours.
90 min
Local Train Ride
Ride a non-air-conditioned local train for approximately one hour through rural Thailand. The train passes very close to roadside features along the way.
60 min
Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
Spend about one hour at Maeklong Railway Market where stalls fold away seconds before the train passes through the crowded market area. Visitors can explore, shop, and take photos amid the market’s lively scene. Note that the market is quite touristy and the drive from Bangkok is nearly two hours.
60 min
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Travel to the pier and board a traditional long-tail boat for a ride along canals lined with water villages. Reach Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where boats carry fresh produce and local snacks. Spend about one hour and forty-five minutes walking through the market, shopping, or riding the boat. The floating market is also a tourist-frequented spot. Return drive back to Bangkok takes about two hours.
105 min
Return to Bangkok
Travel back to Bangkok by bus, approximately two hours depending on traffic. The tour finishes at MBK Center.
120 min
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide in front of SIAMSCAPE, just opposite to MBK and close to Skytrain National Stadium. Your guide will have a signboard with your name on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Bangkok 8.5-Hour Train Ride, Maeklong Railway Market, and Floating Market Boat Trip
by TRIPZA sightseeing
Choose from 7 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.฿1,584Overview
This full-day tour lasts about eight and a half hours and includes trips by train and boat with an English-speaking guide. The group travels from Bangkok by bus for about one and a half hours to reach the train station. From there, passengers take a local train ride through the Thai countryside, lasting about one hour without air conditioning. The train passes very close to the market stalls, which fold away just before the train arrives. The tour stops for one hour at Maeklong Railway Market, also called Hoop Rom Market, where visitors can see the train pass through the busy market area and shop for local goods. Afterward, the group heads to the pier for a boat ride along canals toward Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The boat trip and market visit take approximately one hour and forty-five minutes. At the floating market, boats carry fresh produce and snacks, and visitors have time to walk around, shop, or enjoy local food. The return trip to Bangkok takes about two hours by bus, ending at MBK Center. The tour includes train tickets, a boat ride, an English-speaking guide, in-vehicle air conditioning, accident insurance, and an audio guide accessible in 28 languages via QR code. Guests must bring their own mobile device and headphones for the audio guide. Lunch and audio guide equipment are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Transfer to Train Station
Travel from Bangkok to the train station by bus, a trip taking about one and a half hours.
90 min
Local Train Ride
Ride a non-air-conditioned local train for approximately one hour through rural Thailand. The train passes very close to roadside features along the way.
60 min
Mae Klong Railway Market (Hoop Rom Market)
Spend about one hour at Maeklong Railway Market where stalls fold away seconds before the train passes through the crowded market area. Visitors can explore, shop, and take photos amid the market’s lively scene. Note that the market is quite touristy and the drive from Bangkok is nearly two hours.
60 min
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market
Travel to the pier and board a traditional long-tail boat for a ride along canals lined with water villages. Reach Damnoen Saduak Floating Market where boats carry fresh produce and local snacks. Spend about one hour and forty-five minutes walking through the market, shopping, or riding the boat. The floating market is also a tourist-frequented spot. Return drive back to Bangkok takes about two hours.
105 min
Return to Bangkok
Travel back to Bangkok by bus, approximately two hours depending on traffic. The tour finishes at MBK Center.
120 min
Meeting point
Meet your tour guide in front of SIAMSCAPE, just opposite to MBK and close to Skytrain National Stadium. Your guide will have a signboard with your name on it.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.