How to Get to Bangkok Floating Markets | Damnoen Saduak & Amphawa

Where are the floating markets located?

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Location

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is located in Ratchaburi Province, approximately 100 km southwest of Bangkok.
Address: Damnoen Saduak District, Ratchaburi 70130, Thailand.

Amphawa Floating Market Location

The Amphawa Floating Market is located in Samut Songkhram Province, 90 km southwest of Bangkok.
Address: Amphawa, Amphawa District, Samut Songkhram 75110, Thailand.

Maeklong Railway Market Location

Maeklong Railway Market is located in the Samut Songkhram Province, 80 km southwest of Bangkok.
Address: Mae Klong, Amphoe Mueang Samut Songkhram, Samut Songkhram, Thailand, 75000.

How to get to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market from Bangkok

By bus: Reach Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak floating market by Bus No. 78 from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal. The time taken to reach the floating market is approximately 2 hours.
By train: Board a train from Bangkok’s Wongwian Yai Station to Mahachai. Take another train from Ban Laem Station station to reach Samut Songkhram. Continue through the local transport to reach the market.
By taxi or car: Take a taxi or drive by yourself and travel through Route 35 or Route 4 to reach the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The approximate travel time is around 1.5 hours.

How to get to Amphawa Floating Market from Bangkok

By bus: Board a bus from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal to reach the Samut Songkhram. Take a tuk-tuk or private taxi there to reach Amphawa Floating Market. It takes around 2 hours to reach the floating market.
By train: Board a train from Wongwian Yai Station to reach the Samut Songkhram. You can ride a tuk-tuk or hire a taxi to reach the market.
By taxi or car: Take a taxi from Bangkok or drive on Route 35 to reach the floating market. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours.

How to get to Maeklong Railway Market from Bangkok

By bus: Take a train from the station of Wongwian Yai and reach Mahachai. Then, take a ferry to cross to reach Ban Laem Station. Board a train from Ban Laem to Maeklong and reach the market. The travel takes approximately 3 hours.
By train: Board a train from Bangkok’s Wongwian Yai Station to Mahachai. Hop on another train from Ban Laem Station to reach Samut Songkhram. Take a taxi or a tuk-tuk to reach the Maeklong Railway Market.
By taxi or car: Take a taxi or drive by yourself through Route 35 or Route 4. The journey approximately takes 1.5 hours.
By van: Take a van from Bangkok’s Victory Monument or Mochit Van Terminal and get down at the Maeklong Railway Market. The travel time is around 1.5 hours.

Frequently asked questions about getting to the floating markets

Where are the floating markets located?

Damnoen Saduak Floating Market is in Ratchburi Province, and Maeklong Railway Market and Amphawa Floating Market are in Samut Songhkram.

Which is the fastest way to get to the floating markets from Bangkok?

The fastest way is by taxi or driving by yourself, which approximately takes 1.5 hours.

What is the most budget-friendly way to get to the floating markets from Bangkok?

The most economical way to reach Bangkok's floating market and railway market is by public transport, such as buses or trains, costing around THB 50-100.

Is parking available at the floating markets?

Yes, parking facilities are available at most floating markets for a small fee.

Which are the closest bus stops to the floating markets?

The Damnoen Saduak Bus Stop and Samut Songkhram Bus Stop are the nearest accessible bus stops to the markets.

Which are the closest railway stations to the floating markets?

Maeklong Railway Station and Samut Songkhram Railway Station are the closest railway stations to the floating markets.