Maeklong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hub)

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Railway market w/ Paradee Holidays

Mar 2023

Unique experience! I definitely recommend going with a tour guide/group - they definitely have the inside scoop on how to score the best views. We went with Paradee Holidays and paired it with the Floating Market tour. We had the option of riding the train into the market but we preferred seeing the train coming in to the market. Be aware - the drive to the market from bangkok is a little over an hour, but the ride back into bangkok is 2+ hours of traffic.

Written March 19, 2023

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KTLim99

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Unique Thailand Experience - Railway Market

Mar 2023 • Couples

Unique Thailand Experience. Tourists versus Train. Exciting moment as Tourist Police tried to clear the tracks for the incoming train. And stall holders retract their produce and tents from the track with instructions in multiple languages from Station Master.

Written March 4, 2023

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sheila d

Tulum, Mexico451 contributions

Maeklong afternoon excursion

Feb 2023 • Couples

A must do when in Bangkok definitely a good experience on or off the train some great buys on scarves and trinkets
Small group tour and guide was a plus

Written February 17, 2023

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Linda Y

Frisco, TX5,649 contributions

Must see to believe!

Nov 2022

This is not just another traditional Thai market. Or course the market sells everything under the sun, but what makes this market different from all the rest? The train! Part of the market is on top of a railway track, requiring vendors to move their goods and retract awnings when the train passes by. Shoppers crowd together to get out of the path of the train, which slowly passes just inches away. Quite an experience! I arranged a private tour with Quality Thai Guide that included the railway market, floating village and Kanchanaburi tour. Great day outside of Bangkok!

Written February 1, 2023

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MasCabron23

Okinawa City, Japan379 contributions

Terrific Site to See!

Jul 2022

We did not know what to expect. We have seen the pictures online but we could not imagine firsthand. As you traverse the tracks, you can buy just about anything from fruit, souvenirs and other items. We decided to stop at a little restaurant next to the tracks to grab a bite to eat before the train came through. With about 5-10 minutes before the train was supposed to pass you see a mad rush from the vendors to put up their displays.
Then, the train comes a semi-slow speed. You literally can touch the train. You are inches from being hit by the train!!! There are so many people packing themselves in just trying to get a shot. It was a terrific experience.
The market around the tracks has plenty to eat (yum).
I highly recommend it.

Written January 25, 2023

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Colleen B

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Beware aggressive vendors

Jan 2023 • Family

We were aggressively accosted by owners of cafe below. At first they called for us to stand near their cafe to watch train, then would only let us stay if we bought their expensive drinks. I was happy to buy a drink after train, but with minutes to go, wanted to watch first. Lots of shouting and harassment. Very embarrassed. Avoid this place

Written January 21, 2023

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JinjjaDaebakk

Singapore, Singapore140 contributions

Worth Visiting

Jan 2023

In the morning, the train arrives at the station at 1110 and departs at 1130. We reached about an hour earlier to walk around the railway market. There are many local products such as live seafood including catfish, and vegetables. There are also stores that sell souvenirs. It can get quite squeezy as the railway track is narrow. About 30 minutes before the train arrived, we went to a Punjung cafe to buy drinks. When the train arrived, the staff allowed us to stand on the cafe chairs! So we had an unobstructed view as the train passed by!

Written January 16, 2023

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Dear Daphne

Hong Kong, China38 contributions

Good experience to know more Bangkok

Dec 2022 • Couples

When you come to Bangkok, one of the special attractions is the Maeklong Railway Market. When you come to the railway market, only a few trains pass through the center of the market every day.

This miraculous phenomenon, in our view, is extremely thrilling. But it is common for the locals, and there are some cafes on both sides of the train road where you can sit and watch the whole process, so it is worth visiting.

Written January 9, 2023

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Nannie Tiwawan

Bangkok, Thailand37 contributions

Unforgettable Trip!

Dec 2022

This is a beautiful place. It's worth visiting here. As a Thai tourist, I would say it's an unforgettable trip for you all. Lovely experiences with many friendly strangers greeting each other while the train was arriving at the station made me feel connected to this place.

Written January 1, 2023

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Rob Nesbit

Warsaw, Poland3,092 contributions

Very interesting to see.

Dec 2022

Went with a tour group, and started on the actual train a few stations back and arrived into the Maeklong Railway Market on the train. After that we wandered around for a bit, then got ready, like the million other tourists as the train started off again, through the market, watching with interest as how fast and quick the sellers took down and then put up and out their wares.......all in all a tight squeeze and in less than a minute.
Very interesting to see.....

Written December 24, 2022

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Companion31602345362

What time is the train pass by?

Grace H

What is the train schedule like? So that we can plan our time to be there

Curiosity47441768949

Mijas, Spain

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ProJ09

Asia838 contributions

How do you get to Maeklong Railway Market from Bangkok? And how do you buy tickets to go on the trains?

lindaStafford

Helensburgh, UK6 contributions

We booked a private car and guide in a car . Used Viator. It’s easy to do once you are there

Coastal37595458658

Planning to go to Maeklong market on January weekend. How to get to there from Bangkok? Can I go to there from Ekkamai bus station? If possible, when is the earlist bus?

Aaron M

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Planning on doing Maeklong/Amphawa on Sunday, April 14th. I’ve heard the markets will be open but lots of vendors may be gone celebrating the holiday. Is it still worth it to go? Anyone have any experience with either of these during Songkran?

Edin Krnic

Tuzi, Montenegro3,104 contributions

Good question, but only someone from Thailand can give you the right answer to this question

Sunshine53405025347

Hi ,is there any luggage locker at the railway station

Hanan H. Qureshi

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates166 contributions

Hello this is not a rail station. It's a market on the rail track. You can not move your trolley bags there due to rush and approaching train. Use bagpack instead, and leave your main luggage in hotel or whereever you stay.

friendlybob

Plainfield, NJ238 contributions

Hello! I have visited the railway neighborhood in Hanoi where the Unification Express runs through. It doesn't have markets but does have residences and some shops. If I have already seen that, is it worth time seeing Maeklong Railway Market on my way to Amphawa? Thanks!

KittyKat

Penrith, UK85 contributions

It’s the combination of a train and the market that makes it so special. Folding market as the train goes through. This is the reason why it became world famous.You certainly should see it if you are around in the area but I wouldn’t go out of my way to see it if you have better things to do or places to be.

Sab M

Paris, France46 contributions

Bonjour, Comment y avez vous été en partant de Bangkok ? Vos propres moyens ? une agence ? combien de temps restez vous sur place et combien de temps met on de Bangkok. Merci pour tout

Hamzin S

Maisons-Alfort, France108 contributions

Bonjour, pour notre part, nous avions négocié un package de plusieurs prestations avant notre départ pour nos passages à BKK avec ce taxi trouvé sur ce site, à savoir, Kasem Bangkok Taxi Tour. Pour cette excursion, le prix était de 3500 Bath pour 3 pers., de 7h00 à 17h30 env. Maeklong, Damnoen Saduak, retour sur BKK vers 13h00, resto, et visites de plusieurs sites. La fatigue nous aura donc fait rentrer à notre hôtel un peu plus tôt que prévu, dommage... Sur le déroulé de ce marché, et du reste, je te renvoie aux avis que j"ai publié sur tous ces points. Bonne vacances et très bonne année

Chua V

Singapore3 contributions

we are going to maeklong railway market from station Victory Monument (bts ）may i know how to go from that station and come back on time the same day?

Vivien F

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia95 contributions

Last time we engaged a driver to go there (about 4K THB for 6 pax)... It’s quite far actually.... about 1.5 hours away from Bangkok city.... better to engage a car to send you there...