Damnoen Saduak floating market & Maeklong railway market
Private day trip Damnoen Saduak floating market & Maeklong railway market: $150 sedan, $180 SUV, $195 van, $290 Alphard — per car, the driver waits all day. 230 km, about 8 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Two classic markets south-west of Bangkok in one morning: Damnoen Saduak, where boats sell fruit and noodles on the canals, and Maeklong, where the market stalls fold back for the train. With your own car you arrive early, before the tour buses, and are back in Bangkok by mid-afternoon.
- Distance230 km
- Drive time8 h
- Pricefrom $150
Damnoen Saduak floating market & Maeklong railway market: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $150 ≈ ฿5,040 | ≈ 75 | ≈ 50 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $180 ≈ ฿6,048 | ≈ 90 | ≈ 60 | ≈ 45 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $195 ≈ ฿6,552 | ≈ 98 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 49 | ≈ 33 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $290 ≈ ฿9,744 | ≈ 145 | ≈ 97 | ≈ 73 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Rama II Road (Route 35) south-west, about 1½ hours to Damnoen Saduak; Maeklong is 20 minutes from there.
Worth stopping
- Damnoen Saduak floating market (best from 07:30 to 10:00; boat rides are paid separately).
- Maeklong railway market — the train passes several times a day; the driver times the visit.
- Optional: Amphawa or a coconut-sugar farm.
Good to know
- Agree the boat price at the pier before you get in.
- Leave Bangkok around 06:30 to see the floating market before it gets crowded.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Damnoen Saduak floating market & Maeklong railway market: questions
How much is a private trip to the floating market?
$150 for a sedan, $180 for an SUV, $195 for a 9-seat van — the whole car for about 8 hours, fuel and tolls included.
Is the boat ride included?
No — boats are rented at the market; agree the price before boarding.
Can we continue to Hua Hin instead of going back?
Yes — book the Bangkok to Hua Hin transfer or the 2-day Hua Hin trip and ask for these stops.