Kwan Riam Floating Market can be your next destination if you wish to try out a new experience while visiting the capital city of Thailand, as this Bangkok floating market is easily accessible and only a few tourists can be seen shopping there. Wondering how to get to Kwan Riam Floating Market from Bangkok? Discover all transport options and the best way to travel to this Bangkok floating market.
Kwan Riam Floating Market is one of the newest floating markets in Bangkok. The market is located at the outskirts of Bangkok (about 30 km from the city center), on the bank of Khlong Saen Saeb, the canal connecting the Chao Phraya River with Prachin Buri and Chachoengsao. Kwan Riam Floating Market can be visited on a half-day trip from Bangkok.
Kwan Riam Floating Market is a good example of the modern Thai floating market. Kwan Riam Floating Market is a really charming place because of its location between two ancient Buddhist temples, Wat Bang Peng Nuea (Northern) and Wat Bang Peng Tai (Southern), situated on opposite banks of the canal.
Pay attention that Bang Nam Pheung Floating Market is open only on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.
Kwan Riam Floating Market can be reached either through Soi Seri Thai 60 or Soi Ramkhamhaeng 187.
Bus to Kwan Riam Floating Market
If you feel adventurous enough, you can try taking a Bangkok bus from different areas of the city.
Bus No. 514 (from Silom Road) and No. 113 (from Pratunam) provide access to the market via Ramkamhaeng Road.
Bus No. 27 (from Victory Monument and The Mall Bangkapi) provides access to the market via Seri Thai Road.
Taxi to Kwan Riam Floating Market
Taking a Bangkok taxi is normally the fastest and easiest way to get to the floating market from most areas in Bangkok. The cost of the trip will depend on the place where you are staying. There are taxis available along Ramkamhaeng Road when you're ready to leave.
Boat to Kwan Riam Floating Market
It's possible to take the Khlong Saen Saeb Boat to Kwan Riam Floating Market, but it doesn't run all the way to the market. You can take the boat from Phan Fa Bridge (off Ratchadamnoen Avenue) or Pratunam Pier to The Mall Bangkapi Pier, which is 10 km to the west of the floating market. You can catch a taxi from there for 80 baht. This way your trip to Kwan Riam Floating Market will be even faster than by car or bus!
If you are not in a hurry, take the Khlong Saen Saeb Boat to Wat Sriboonreung Pier, where you can transfer to the electric canal boat that passes the floating market and makes a stop at Wat Bam Phen Nua Pier. However, the electric boat is quite slow, and you need to walk from the pier to the market.
Tips
If you are looking to visit a Bangkok floating market on a weekday, your only choice is Damnoen Saduak. The best way to visit it is this combined Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market tour, which is the most popular day trip from Bangkok.