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Here you change to the train to Maha Chai. For most travelers, this is the first step on the way to the Maeklong Railway Market. The journey costs 10 baht per person with open seating, or 25 baht if you sit in one of the air-conditioned carriages, which only some trains offer (including the 7:00 a.m. and 10:40 a.m. trains). Trains run approximately hourly from 5:30 a.m. to 8:10 p.m., sometimes with two-hour intervals. I would take the 7:00 a.m. train, as this will get you across the river to Maha Chai in time to catch the 10:10 a.m. train from Ban Laem to Maeklong.
Don't expect a grand train station. It's tucked away amidst a row of shophouses in a narrow alley and is easy to miss, crowded with street vendors and small businesses. The most interesting time is early morning: shopkeepers open their doors, monks collect alms, and the stationmaster rings the bell before departure. The seats are hard and dusty, and critics strongly warn against leaning out of the window unless you want to be hit by a branch. It's quieter on weekday mornings.
Experience tips
Combine your visit. After visiting Wongwian Yai Station, you can round off your day in Bangkok with contrasting stopovers nearby.
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If you'd like to visit the Maeklong Train Market, you can take the train to Mahachai from here. Tickets cost 10 baht per person, seating is unreserved, and the train departs on time. I took the 7:40 AM train. There's a lot of construction going on in the area right now, so plan your trip carefully to make sure you don't miss the train that passes by the Maeklong Market.
Despite its central location in the city, this train station offers a glimpse into rural Thai life. Shopkeepers greet early risers, bells ring, and monks wander through the station collecting alms and offering blessings and prayers in return. The ticket office closes a few minutes before each train's departure. The stationmaster rings a bell just before departure. The train arrives literally two minutes before its next one—so the connection is very quick. Be prepared to hurry when boarding or alighting. Once the train leaves the station, life goes on until the next one arrives—and the whole cycle repeats.
The local train station is nestled among the shops. The train goes to Maha Chai. It's a relatively small station with many street vendors and small shops.
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Tips for visiting the transport sector
Grab is the Uber of Southeast Asia and is available throughout Thailand for cars, motorbike taxis, and in some cities even tuk-tuks. It eliminates the need for haggling and shows the fare upfront. Top up a Thai SIM card or use an eSIM to stay connected.
Always photograph any existing damage to the scooter before setting off and keep your passport safe – hand over a copy instead (some shops insist on the original; avoid these). Wear a helmet; the police will fine you 500 THB for not wearing one, and accidents without a helmet will result in the loss of your insurance coverage.
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