Mae Klong is another name for Samut Songkhram. The town is largely untouched by tourism; only a few foreigners stop briefly to admire this curiosity: the market on the railway tracks. Just before the station, a small section of the stalls is located directly on the rails. When a train arrives, a horn sounds. The stalls are folded up in a flash, and as soon as the carriages have passed, everything is back in place, as if no train had ever come. Eight trains run daily.

The station market is open daily from early morning, but it's most interesting when the trains are passing by. By the time the last train of the day arrives, some stalls are already closed, making it less exciting, but then again, there are no tourists around anymore, which is probably for the best.

The easiest way to reach Mae Klong Railway Market from Bangkok is by bus or minivan to Samut Songkhram. Take a bus or minivan from Chatuchak Bus Station, opposite Mo Chit Bus Station. Samut Songkhram Bus Station is less than a 10-minute walk from the railway station, where the famous market is located. Alternatively, you can take the train from Wongwian Yai Station in Bangkok. From there, take the train to Mahachai (1 hour – 10 THB), then walk 5 minutes to the pier to cross the river (3 THB), and then another 5-minute walk to Ban Laem Station. From there, take the train to Mae Klong (1 hour – 10 THB). The train runs right through the middle of the market. Plan your journey carefully, as there are only 4 trains per day to Mae Klong. Full details of your train journey from Bangkok to Mae Klong can be found HERE. Trains depart from Mae Klong at 8:30 AM, 11:10 AM, 2:30 PM, and 5:40 PM. Alternatively, there are departures from Mae Klong Station, located right at the market entrance, at 6:20 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 3:30 PM. Please note that trains in Thailand are not always punctual, so allow extra time if you wish to catch the train at the market. To reach the Amphawa Floating Market, 9 km away, take the blue songthaew (shared taxi) number 333 from outside the 7-Eleven (GPS: 13.407850, 100.000562) next to Mae Klong Station.

How to get there

How do you get to Mae Klong Railway Market? The easiest way to reach Mae Klong Railway Market from Bangkok is by bus or minivan to Samut Songkhram. Take a bus or minivan from Chatuchak Bus Station, opposite Mo Chit Bus Station. Samut Songkhram Bus Station is less than a 10-minute walk from the railway station where the famous market is located. Alternatively, you can take the train from Wongwian Yai Station in Bangkok. From there, take the train to Mahachai (1 hour – 10 THB), then walk 5 minutes to the pier to cross the river (3 THB), and then another 5-minute walk to Ban Laem Station. From there, take the train to Mae Klong (1 hour – 10 THB). The train goes right through the middle of the market. Plan your journey carefully, as there are only 4 trains per day to Mae Klong. You can find all the details about your train journey from Bangkok to Mae Klong HERE. Trains depart from Mae Klong at 8:30 AM, 11:10 AM, 2:30 PM, and 5:40 PM. Alternatively, there are departures from Mae Klong Station, located right at the market entrance, at 6:20 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, and 3:30 PM. Please note that trains in Thailand are not always punctual, so allow extra time if you wish to catch the train at the market. To reach the Amphawa Floating Market, 9 km away, take the blue songthaew (shared taxi) number 333 from outside the 7-Eleven (GPS: 13.407850, 100.000562) next to Mae Klong Station.