Planning the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Railway Market? The group meets in central Bangkok in the morning, the drive to Maeklong takes about 1.5 hours, the train passage sets the time at the railway market, Damnoen Saduak and Wat Bang Kung follow, and the trip takes about 7 hours in total. Below is the sequence of the day, the packing list and what to send to confirm.
By SB Excursions · Published 24 October 2026 · Updated 24 October 2026
Tour on this route: Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Railway Market — From $25 per person, about 7 hours.
What time does the tour start?
In the morning: the exact meeting time is set by the train timetable at Maeklong and is confirmed with your booking.
At a glance
- Duration: About 7 hours
- Format: Small-group day trip
- Area: Samut Songkhram and Ratchaburi, from Bangkok
- Meeting point: Meeting point in central Bangkok; hotel pickup on request at extra cost
- Best for: first-time visitors to Bangkok who want the two famous markets in one morning
- Price: From $25 per person
- Payment: Book on WhatsApp
The day in order
The standard sequence of the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Railway Market; timing shifts with your hotel area, traffic, weather and group size. What happens at each stage is described in the travel guide.
| Step | Stage |
|---|---|
| 1 | Meeting point in Bangkok |
| 2 | Maeklong Railway Market |
| 3 | Damnoen Saduak Floating Market |
| 4 | Wat Bang Kung |
| 5 | Back to Bangkok |
What to bring and how to prepare
Bring cash for snacks and souvenirs, a hat, sunscreen, water and a light rain jacket in the rainy season.
- Lunch is not included; there is food at both markets.
- Hotel pickup in central Bangkok is possible at extra cost; tell us your hotel when you book.
- The train timetable sets the order of the day; if the train is delayed, the guide adjusts the stops.
- The floating market is busiest late in the morning and quiets down after noon.
- The tour runs rain or shine; bring a light rain jacket in the rainy season.
- Bangkok traffic is heavy: please be at the meeting point on time, the group waits up to 10 minutes.
- We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What shifts by season
Bangkok and central Thailand have a cool, dry season from about November to February, a hot season from March to May and rains from about June to October. Day trips run all year; in the hot months an early start and water make the difference.
Booking and confirmation — what to send
To confirm the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market & Railway Market, send the date, the time you prefer and the group size on WhatsApp — that is what sets the slot. We confirm the date, pickup time and total on WhatsApp before you pay; how and when to pay for this tour is agreed with your booking.
What the price covers is in why book it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the tour start?
In the morning: the exact meeting time is set by the train timetable at Maeklong and is confirmed with your booking.
Is lunch included?
No. There is plenty of food at both markets, and the guide can point out what to try.
What should I bring?
Cash for snacks and souvenirs, a hat, sunscreen, water and a light rain jacket in the rainy season.