Samut Songkhram Travel Guide: Samut Songkhram is located an hour and a half southwest of Bangkok by car. The town, also known as Mae Klong, is famous for its railway-topped market, the renowned "Talat Rom Hub" (Folding Umbrella Market). The umbrella, installed on the tracks, pops up and down with every passing train – a fascinating spectacle that attracts a growing number of tourists. Most, however, only stay long enough to witness this surprising ballet before departing. While Samut Songkhram doesn't offer a wealth of comfortable accommodations, it serves as a good base for exploring the surrounding area, including the floating markets of Amphawa (9 km), Tha Kha (20 km), and Damnoen Saduak (25 km). Samut Songkhram is also charming in the evenings, with its small night market near the train station, though the town sleeps early. Traveling by train is an adventure that offers an authentic Thai experience. All options for getting around in Samut Songkhram can be found in our section on getting around in Samut Songkhram.

Accommodation in Samut Songkhram: The selection of accommodation in Samut Songkhram is limited. The Longkorn 2 Hotel should be avoided while renovations are ongoing. Right next to the train station and the market by the tracks is the Mae Klong Hotel, which now makes a fairly good impression. I myself stayed at the Green Apartment, which is a bit further away (details about these accommodations can be found below). The room offers good value for money and is spacious with a refrigerator, desk, air conditioning, coffee maker, and Wi-Fi – everything you need. The only minor drawback: the mattress is a bit hard, but this is common in Thailand. Both accommodations are comparable in price. The accommodation near the train station is more frequently fully booked. Find accommodation in Samut Songkhram. Choose a destination: Amphawa Ayutthaya Bang Saphan Bangkok Buriram Cha Am Chachoengsao Chaiyaphum Chanthaburi Chiang Dao Chiang Khan Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Chonburi Chumphon Dan Sai Hat Yai Hua Hin Kalasin Kamphaeng Phet Kanchanaburi Khao Lak Khao Sok Koh Chang Koh Jum Koh Kood Koh Lanta Koh Larn Koh Lipe Koh Mak Koh Phangan Koh Phayam Koh Phi Phi Koh Samet Koh Samui Koh Sichang Koh Tao Koh Wai Krabi Lampang Lamphun Loei Lopburi Mae Hong Son Nakhon Pathom Nakhon Phanom Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Si Thammarat Nan Nang Rong Nong Khai Pai Pak Chong Pattaya Phang Nga Phang Nga Phayao Phetchabun Phetchaburi Phitsanulok Phrae Phuket Prachuap Khiri Khan Pranburi Railay Ranong Ratchaburi Rayong Roi Et Samut Songkhram Sangkhlaburi Sattahip Sukhothai Surat Thani Surin Tak Trang Trat Ubon Ratchathani Udon Thani all categories from 300 THB to 500 THB from 500 to 1000 THB from 1000 to 2500 THB from 2500 to 5000 THB plus 5000 THB // Grey The prices that are not available in the city selection ("All prices" are always available) function findAccommodationCategories(citySelect) { var option=citySelect.options[citySelect.selectedIndex]; var price=parseInt(option ? option.getAttribute("data-price") : 0,10) || 0; var categories=citySelect.form.elements["categories"]; if(!categories) return; for (var i = 0; i < categories.options.length; i++) { var val = categories.options[i].value; categories.options[i].disabled = !(val == "all" || val == "-" || (Math.pow(2, parseInt(val, 10)) & price)); } } (function() { var forms = document.querySelectorAll("#form-accommodations form"); var form = forms[forms.length - 1]; if (form && form.elements["cities"]) findAccommodationCategories(form.elements["cities"]); })(); My Recommendations I am often asked which accommodations I recommend in Thailand. Here are my recommendations for Samut Songkhram. Mae Klong Hotel in Samut Songkhram Book now More details Green Apartment & Hotel in Samut Songkhram More details arrow_circle_right View all accommodations in Samut Songkhram

Practical information about Samut Songkhram: The best time to visit Samut Songkhram is on the weekend, as the region's floating markets are only open on Saturdays and Sundays (the market by the railway line is open daily). A visit here makes a good stop before spending the weekend at a guesthouse along the Amphawa Market Canal, such as the att.

How do I get to Samut Songkhram? You can reach Samut Songkhram by train from Bangkok's Wongwian Yai station. Take a train to Mahachai, exit the station, and walk to the pier. There, take a boat across the river and continue walking to Ban Laem station. From there, change to a train to the final stop, Mae Klong (Samut Songkhram). This train will take you through the famous market. You can find the timetables in the "Transport" section of the website. Alternatively, you can take minibuses from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal (Sai ​​Tai Mai) or from Pinklao. [arrow_circle_right] See all travel options to Samut Songkhram

How do you get around in Samut Songkhram? You can easily explore Samut Songkhram on foot. Alternatively, tuk-tuks or rickshaws are available.

Other sights in Samut Songkhram: Wat Bang Kung (5 stars): An impressive temple whose walls are overgrown with tree roots. The simple building houses a golden Buddha statue and some murals, parts of which are still visible. This is the most famous temple in Amphawa Province. Tha Kha Floating Market (5 stars): This small floating market, only 5 km from the well-known Damnoen Saduak, is significantly smaller and less crowded. It takes place on a canal only a few hundred meters long and is charming for its traditional and tranquil atmosphere.

How do you ask for directions to Samut Songkhram in Thai? I want to go to Samut Songkhram / Yak pai thi Samout Songkram. Where is Samut Songkhram? / Samout Songkram yu thi nai?