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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.

“Fantastic day trip to the railway and floating markets. It was very well organized, from the pick up to the drop off. Transportation was comfortable, the activities were perfectly timed and we really got to enjoy them. Patty, our guide, was very friendly and made sure everything went smoothly. Great value for money. Highly recommend…”

26,723 reviews7 hoursFrom $25by Bigcountry Experience Co.,Ltd.

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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

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.

“the trip was made extra special by our guide! She added so much cultural information and humor and kindness and thoroughness. I felt safe and well taken care of. In between the market and the train ride, the diversity of things included in the tour… That boat ride, the train ride, the gentle bus driver…”

3,998 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $25by TRIPZA sightseeing

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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.

“mr Boy was a really good guide telling us tons of stuff about the history of where we were going and about Thailand in general. we were very impressed with the service and would definitely book again”

2,162 reviews7 - 8 hoursFrom $23by Hana Go Pro

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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

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.

“Tank, our guide, is very knowledgeable and provided a wonderful and insightful tour. Was very accommodating and made pit stops as necessary for cold drinks, rest room and restaurant. Front row seating for the railway experience was great. Highly recommend him as a tour guide. Driver kept us on time and made sure van was…”

1,200 reviews11 hoursFrom $69by TripGuru Thailand

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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.”

931 reviews1 dayFrom $82by Discova Thailand

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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

8.Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Mae Klong Train Markets

★ 4.7

A value-packed Bangkok day trip to Mae Klong and Damnoen Saduak, with a real train market and a canal paddle-boat ride.

“We had Jeed as our guide. It was a fantastic experience. The highlight was definitely the train markets. We arrived there just before the train came through. As an added bonus, Jeed also has great photography skills.”

894 reviews7 - 8 hoursFrom $22by MONKEY TRAVEL ASIA by Ask Discovery

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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

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

★ 5.0

Small-group Railway Market train chaos and Damnoen Saduak boat ride, plus coconut sugar farm and salt fields. Optional luxury VIP.

“The train ride to Railway Market. As you get to the Market, Stallholders moving there wares to allow the train through. The numbers of people in the area. Can purchase anything with fresh food in great demand/”

835 reviewsFrom $88.05by Thailand Insight Travel

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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.

“Wonderful excursion with a fantastic guide, Nina. Saw the salt fields, train market and Floating market. Each spot had plenty of time...we never felt rushed. I would highly recommend this trip!”

827 reviewsFrom $127.58by Thailand Insight Travel

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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

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.

“Bonnie was an absolutely amazing guide! I can’t recommend her enough! She took us on a fantastic tour, sharing fascinating stories and making us laugh the whole way through. I loved every place we visited and every experience we had! Bonnie always made sure we were having the best possible time. She even helped us…”

675 reviews510 - 690 minutesFrom $49by TripGuru Thailand

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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

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.

“Great guide who was very knowledgeable and an excellent driver who amazed us… a very good trip worth doing but take tissues/toilet paper as many toilets don’t have any and instead rely on handheld bidet sprayer.”

353 reviewsFrom $94.53by I Asia Thailand

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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

15.Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak and Train Market with Boat Ride

★ 4.5

Damnoen Saduak floating market by long-tail boat plus Maeklong railway market in one packed day from Bangkok, with plenty of photo time.

“Trip was a mixture of boat, temple and market/cafe stop. We enjoyed the mix and contrast between both stops. Net, our guide, was fantastic and even walked us to the flower markets after the trip. We enjoyed the trip”

239 reviews8 - 9 hoursFrom $27by One Asia Corporation

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