Trains arriving from Ban Laem
- Arrival at Mae Klong Station
- 08:30 · 11:10 · 14:30 · 17:40
- Direction
- Train leaves Ban Laem, passes through the market section and arrives at Mae Klong Station.
Mae Klong Railway Marketตลาดร่มหุบ
Samut Songkhram · Market along an active railway line
Mae Klong Railway Market is a working market beside the tracks used by trains to and from Mae Klong Station. At stalls selling pla tu fish, vegetables, fruit and curry paste, vendors respond to the train warning by folding back their awnings and moving goods away from the tracks. After the train passes, they put the awnings back and continue trading.
Walk along the railway-side fish and fruit stalls and watch the scene change as a train approaches. This visit suits people who want to see not only the train passing but also the market returning to its usual rhythm afterward.
Location and getting there
Area
Mae Klong Railway Station area, Mae Klong, Mueang Samut Songkhram, Samut Songkhram
Take a ferry at Mahachai when travelling by train from Bangkok
If travelling from Bangkok by train, go from Wongwian Yai Station to Mahachai Station, then cross the river by ferry towards Tha Chalom. From Ban Laem Station, take the train to Mae Klong. A river separates the two railway sections, so there is no single train directly from Bangkok to Mae Klong.
The journey involves travelling by train, then ferry and train again. If you also want to visit Amphawa Floating Market, you need separate transport from Mae Klong. The two markets open on different days, so coordinate your dates when planning both visits.
Essential visitor information
- Market hours
- 06:00–18:00 · Varies by shop
- Market admission
- Free
Train schedule at Mae Klong Station
These are Mae Klong Station arrival and departure times published by Railway TTS. They can help you plan to see the train, but are not the exact times it passes each stall.
Trains departing Mae Klong
- Departure from Mae Klong Station
- 06:20 · 09:00 · 11:30 · 15:30
- Direction
- Train leaves Mae Klong, passes through the market section and continues to Ban Laem.
Trains may be delayed or schedules may change. Ask at Mae Klong Station or call the Railway Information Centre on 1690 about service on your visit date.
Railway TTS departure timetable ↗What can you see?
A working market selling pla tu and daily ingredients
Stalls on either side of the tracks sell pla tu and other seafood, vegetables, fruit, curry paste and household goods. When there is no train, vendors continue selling their goods beneath the awnings. With family, walk past the fish and fruit stalls and see what Mae Klong residents come to buy.
The market’s Thai name, Talat Rom Hup, means ‘umbrella-closing market’. Its shopping lane follows the railway, with display stands close to the tracks, creating a scene unlike an ordinary market even when no train is passing.
Awnings folded back for the train, then set out again
When the train warning sounds, vendors move goods away from the tracks and fold back awnings and parasols. Once the last carriage has passed, they put the awnings back and bring out their displays again. You can watch the stalls return to business and welcome customers after the train has gone.
The practice of clearing the stalls for passing trains is said to date from around 1984. When there is no train, residents shop for ingredients and vendors continue trading under their awnings. The market alternates between a brief train passage and the everyday rhythm of shopping.
Before you visit
Clear the track when a train approaches
This is an active railway. Follow instructions from vendors and railway staff to clear the area, and do not stay on the track to take photographs.
Frequently asked questions
What time do trains arrive at Mae Klong Market?
Under the State Railway of Thailand’s planned schedule, trains arrive at Mae Klong Station at 08:30, 11:10, 14:30 and 17:40 and depart at 06:20, 09:00, 11:30 and 15:30. These are station arrival and departure times, so the train passes individual stalls at different times. Delays and service changes are possible.
Can I take one train from Bangkok to Mae Klong?
No. Travel from Wongwian Yai Station to Mahachai Station, cross the river by ferry towards Tha Chalom, then take a train to Mae Klong from Ban Laem Station. The route combines two railway sections with a ferry crossing.
Can I visit the market when no train is passing?
Yes. It is a working market selling fish, seafood, fruit, vegetables, curry paste and other goods, not a facility built solely for train viewing. The market is listed as open 06:00–18:00, though individual stalls keep their own hours. When a train approaches, leave the tracks and stand in a safe place as vendors and staff direct.
Related places and travel information
Sources checked:
Official sources · 5
- Tourism Authority of Thailand — attraction and visitor information ↗
- State Railway of Thailand TTS — planned station timetable, Ban Laem to Mae Klong ↗
- State Railway of Thailand TTS — planned station timetable, Mae Klong to Ban Laem ↗
- State Railway of Thailand — Mahachai, Ban Laem and Mae Klong connection route ↗
- Samut Songkhram Public Relations Office — tracks and awnings at Talat Rom Hup ↗
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