Just a few kilometers from Bangkok lies the Taling Chan floating market on the Khlong Chak Phra canal. Don't expect a huge floating market: the actual market is located in the entrance to the canal, and the floating section is, strictly speaking, only 20 meters long and consists mainly of boats that serve as kitchens for the restaurants. Those expecting the postcard image of a traditional Thai floating market will be somewhat disappointed. However, the place, frequented mainly by Thais, is still pleasant. Sometimes a live band plays traditional music. Interesting products and plants are offered at the stalls along the canal. The Taling Chan floating market is a good place to enjoy delicious seafood at low tables on the ground. This costs only a few dozen baht. There's even a massage stand, swings for children, fish to feed, and an agency that offers boat tours on the klongs (small canals in Bangkok) at significantly lower prices than in the city center. The tour to the three markets Taling Chan, Klong Lat Mayom (floating market) and Wat Saphan (floating market) is particularly recommended. It costs approximately 200 THB per person.

The Taling Chan Market takes place on weekends from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.

You can reach Taling Chan Floating Market by taking bus lines 79 or 83 (approximately 1 hour, about 20 THB). These buses stop 10 meters from the entrance. Alternatively, you can take the Dark Red Line subway, which connects to the MRT at Bang Sur station. Taling Chan station is about 1 kilometer from the market entrance. There is also a train station nearby, though about 2 kilometers away. Since January 2023, a free shuttle bus has been running to Taling Chan Floating Market and three other floating markets in Bangkok. You can find all the information about these free buses here.

How to get there

How do I get to the Taling Chan Floating Market? You can reach the market by taking bus lines 79 or 83 (approximately 1 hour, about 20 THB). These buses stop 10 meters from the entrance. Alternatively, you can take the Dark Red Line subway, which connects to the MRT at Bang Sur station. Taling Chan station is about 1 kilometer from the market entrance. There is also a train station nearby, though about 2 kilometers further on. Since January 2023, there has been a free shuttle bus service that stops at the Taling Chan Floating Market and three other floating markets in Bangkok. You can find all the information about these free buses here.