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15 Best Train Experiences In Thailand

The ones worth your time.

The 15 train experiences travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.

15 Best Train Experiences In Thailand

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - Damnoen Saduak floating market: paddleboat and canal life without the guesswork

1.Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

Most Popular 4.5

Ride the train through Maeklong’s trackside market, then paddle to Damnoen Saduak’s canals for Thai snacks and photos in 7 hours.

“The tour was great, we just didn't understand why we didn't have time to explore the train market. This is because we insisted to the guide that we took the tour to see the train go by, not to actually get on it. But really, we didn't have time to walk around the stalls. The…”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Bangkok Pickup, Coach Time, and the Realistic Pace of a 7–8 Hour Day

2.Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

4.7

Bangkok day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market and Maeklong Railway Market. Boat ride, train spectacle, guided logistics.

“Our guide, Jenny was great. She gave us good advice on how to get best places to watch the train come through the market. She also gave us advice about how to avoid paying too much in the floating market. While in the coach she gave us interesting information about the areas we were driving…”

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Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience - The Real Value of the Train + Boat Combo

3.Bangkok: Floating Market and Train Market Experience

4.8

Ride a local train through Maeklong market tracks and glide by longtail boat to Damnoen Saduak floating market, all with a guide.

“Super nice tour. Our guide Woody was EXCELLENT! He guided us all day and was so passionate and prepared! Provided us with snacks and water and was available on WhatsApp for every question. Made the tour worth every cent. Thank you Woody!”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip - Maeklong Railway Market: Watching the Train Get Up Close

4.Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

4.7

Ride a train through Maeklong Market, glide into Damnoen Saduak by boat, then finish with Mahanakhon Skywalk views.

“the guide Mr Boy, very obliging and amiable he looked after us. explained everything in detail. we would certainly book again. fantastic trip. the only way it could be improved would be to provide a couple of free bottles throughout the tour as it was very hot in the train market.”

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Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple - Getting to Maeklong Railway Market: Train-Track Market Magic

5.Bangkok: Railway and Floating Market Tour with Dragon Temple

4.6

Day trip from Bangkok with Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak boat market, and Wat Sam Phran Dragon Temple.

“The railway market and floating market were incredible to experience. Guide was lovely and driver was safe. I could’ve skipped the dragon temple, and I wish the vehicle had larger windows for sightseeing along the drive, but overall I am happy and enjoyed this tour! The included boat ride was my personal highlight.”

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Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Railway & Floating Markets Full-Day Tour

Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Railway & Floating Markets Full-Day Tour - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market by Long-Tail Boat (Not Just a Walk by the Water)

6.Bangkok: Ayutthaya, Railway & Floating Markets Full-Day Tour

4.7

A full-day mix of Bangkok markets and Ayutthaya UNESCO ruins, with Maeklong rail action and a Damnoen Saduak long-tail boat ride for $69.

“Great day trip. A lot of driving but we knew that would be the case. Our guide Angie was very informative and kept the tour running smoothly. The day was fun and full of history. The Train Market was fun as was the floating market. The temples were fabulous and Angie told us all about…”

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From Bangkok: Death Railway & Hellfire Pass Tour with Lunch

From Bangkok: Death Railway & Hellfire Pass Tour with Lunch - Lunch Near Namtok Station Before You Board the Train

7.From Bangkok: Death Railway & Hellfire Pass Tour with Lunch

4.6

Bangkok day trip to Hellfire Pass and the Death Railway, plus the River Kwai bridge and cemetery. Lunch included, guided.

“This was an excellent trip. The guide Ken was fabulous, took great care of all of us, shared lots of information. The lunch was the best we’ve had on an excursion. Hotel pickup and drop-off was seamless. It was a nice small group, only 9 of us, which was perfect. Highly recommend this tour.”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets - Damnoen Saduak Floating Market: Canal life, not just scenery

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

Floating & Railway Market and Coconut Farm Tour [Optional Luxury] - Pickup, ride time, and the Siam Square to MBK Center flow

Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour - Mae Klong Railway Market: How to Enjoy the Train-Track Moment

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

5.0

Private Bangkok day trip by boat and train: Damnoen Saduak floating market, Mae Klong railway market, plus optional Erawan Falls and River Kwai.

“Excellent trip thoroughly recommend. Our guide Ice knew all the best view points for the train market & making sure we got the best seats on the train. The floating market visit also ran very smoothly, straight onto a boat & then some spare time to visit the market.”

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From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour - Mae Klong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hup): when shops slide back

11.From Bangkok: Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating Market Tour

4.6

Half-day ride from Bangkok to Mae Klong and Damnoen Saduak. Long-tail boat, train market chaos, and a coconut sugar stop.

“This was a fantastic trip. Alex and our driver X were very nice and we felt well informed and safe. It was an early start, 6.20am but it meant we were back to our hotel early afternoon. As for the tour, we went on the train first, then saw the stall holders pull in their…”

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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip - Meeting Point and Pickup: The Simple Reality

12.Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market Day Trip

4.3

See Maeklong train-market spectacle, banyan-root temple, Amphawa floating market, and a dusk firefly boat cruise.

“Our Day Trip was one of those rare travel experiences that stays with you long after it’s over — and that’s entirely thanks to Nok. From the moment we met her, Nok was attentive, kind, and effortlessly knowledgeable. She guided us through every part of the day with care. Even though it was low season…”

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Bangkok: Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market Tour

Bangkok: Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market Tour - How the Floating Market boat ride changes the whole perspective

13.Bangkok: Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market Tour

4.7

See the train-stall spectacle at Maeklong, then glide canals on a paddle boat at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market for about 7 hours.

“I don't usually do organised tours, but this one may make me change my mind. our guide Thue, was so nice and informative. The tour was a great experience, we saw how salt is farmed, rode the train through the market and then also walked through the market whilst the train came back again. A…”

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Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour - Khwae Yai River: the long-tailed speedboat moment

14.Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Guided Tour

4.5

Bridge on the River Kwai from Bangkok with hotel pickup, speedboat, Death Railway train, and POW sites. Includes lunch and fees.

“Wonderful experience! We were able to view 2 trains as they transversed the market and walk the tracks through the market between trains. The floating markets were crowded, but amazing. A bonus side trip not offered was an elephant ride at Chang Puak Camp! Our guide "King" and driver "Jim" were enthusiastic and ensured we…”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Train Market with Boat Ride

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Train Market with Boat Ride - Getting there from Central World: timing, pickup, and the heat factor

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