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TRIP

Three markets southwest of Bangkok that fit one day: the floating market at Damnoen Saduak in the morning, the train through Maeklong market at 11:10, and Amphawa’s evening market.

PLACES
3
TRAINS A DAY
8
ALL THREE
Fri–Sun

DAY TRIPS

The three side by side

PLACEPROVINCEDAYSOPENCLOSEENTRYFROM BANGKOKMAIN COST
Damnoen Saduak Floating Market PROVINCE RATCHABURIDAYS Every dayOPEN 07:00CLOSE —ENTRY FreeFROM BANGKOK Minivan, tourMAIN COST ฿400 boat pp
Maeklong Railway Market PROVINCE SAMUT SONGKHRAMDAYS Every dayOPEN 07:00CLOSE 16:00ENTRY FreeFROM BANGKOK Train, minivanMAIN COST ฿20 by train
Amphawa Floating Market PROVINCE SAMUT SONGKHRAMDAYS Fri–SunOPEN 15:00CLOSE 22:00ENTRY FreeFROM BANGKOK From MaeklongMAIN COST ฿60–80 fireflies

Usual times; “—” where no source gives the time. Costs are from third-party sites (review-based).

THIS WEEK

    How many of the three usually open each day, with holidays and alcohol ban days. Not a promise for a given day.

    Checked 30 October 2026

    All three in one day works on Friday, Saturday and Sunday: Amphawa opens only on those days, from 15:00. Damnoen Saduak is busiest early in the morning, and the Maeklong trains pass the market eight times a day, every day. Usual times, not a promise for a given day.

    When can I see all three?

    Which place to be at, by part of the day and day of the week. “Checking” marks Damnoen Saduak’s weekend evening market, reported to open in October 2025 and not confirmed since.

    TimeMonTueWedThuFriSatSun
    Morning07:00–10:00DamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklong
    Late morning10:00–12:00DamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklongDamnoenMaeklong
    Afternoon12:00–15:00MaeklongMaeklongMaeklongMaeklongMaeklongMaeklongMaeklong
    Evening15:00–22:00MaeklongMaeklongMaeklongMaeklongMaeklongAmphawaMaeklongAmphawaDamnoen (Checking)MaeklongAmphawaDamnoen (Checking)

    All three on one trip: Fri–Sun.

    Checked: 30 October 2026 · Review-based

    If you would rather go with a guide

    A guided day to Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong, with pick-up in Bangkok. Usually ฿700–฿800 a person (October 2026); prices change on the seller’s site.

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    A one-day route

    The route most tours follow, with Amphawa added for a Friday to Sunday.

    1. 07:00–10:00Damnoen Saduak Floating Market — Damnoen Saduak by boat. It opens at 07:00; tour buses fill it from about 08:00 to 10:00.
    2. 11:10Maeklong Railway Market — Maeklong: watch train 9383 come in through the market, then go out again at 11:30.
    3. 15:00–22:00Amphawa Floating Market — Amphawa, Friday to Sunday: the canal-side market, then a firefly boat after dark.

    There is no train between the three: go with a tour, a hired car or local songthaews. On a weekday, skip Amphawa or come back another day.

    Getting there from Bangkok

    Three ways to Maeklong. Damnoen Saduak has minivans too; Amphawa is a short ride from Maeklong. Times and fares are from third-party sites.

    WayTimeCostTrains you can see
    Train onlyAbout 3 hours each way with the ferry and waitsAbout ฿20 one way08:30, 11:10 or 14:30 (see the table)
    Minivan (rot tu)About 1 hour 30 minutes฿60–80 one wayAny, by your departure time
    TourA full day, 7.5–8.5 hours with Damnoen SaduakUsually ฿700–800 a person (October 2026)Usually 11:10 and 11:30 (review-based)

    From Bangkok by train onlyTrain times at the market

    Other day trips

    Closer in, still in Bangkok: Safari World, about 30–60 minutes by taxi. Safari World →

    Questions

    Can I see Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak in one day?
    Yes: Damnoen Saduak in the early morning, then the 11:10 train at Maeklong. Most tours do exactly this.
    Which day can I see all three markets?
    Friday, Saturday or Sunday. Amphawa Floating Market opens only on those days, from 15:00 to 22:00 (review-based).
    Do I need a tour?
    No. Maeklong is reachable by train only or by minivan, and Damnoen Saduak by minivan. A tour saves the connections between the three; tours usually cost ฿700–800 a person (October 2026).

    BEFORE YOU GO

    Before you go

    1. Bring cash

      Small notes for food, boats and fares. Thai QR payments need a Thai bank app.

    2. Start early

      Damnoen Saduak is best before 08:00, and the train-only route to Maeklong starts at Wongwian Yai before 09:00 for the 11:10 train.

    3. Plan the way back

      The last train back from Maeklong leaves at 15:30. After that, or from Amphawa at night, you return by minivan, car or tour.

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