Wongwian Yai BTS Station
This is where you catch the train to Maha Chai, and for most travellers that means it's step one of the trip to the Maeklong railway market. Ten baht a head, free seating, twenty baht if you land one of the carriages with air-con, though not every train has one. Departures run roughly hourly, sometimes with a two-hour gap, and the 7.40am is the one people take when they want the whole Maeklong day to work out.
Don't expect a station in the grand sense. It sits inside a row of shophouses down a small alley and is genuinely easy to walk past, with street vendors and little businesses crowded around it. Early morning is when it's at its most interesting: shopkeepers opening up, monks collecting alms, the station master ringing a bell before departure. The seats are hard and dusty, and reviewers are emphatic about not leaning out of the window unless you fancy being clipped by a branch. Weekday mornings are quieter.
What's Near Wongwian Yai BTS Station
Top-rated places within walking distance — tap any card for photos, reviews, and directions.
Wat Prayurawongsawas Worawihan
Free entry, a turtle pond, and a white chedi you can climb, with barely a tour group in sight.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Wongwian Yai BTS Station, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
Reviews from Google
If you want to go to the Maeklong train market, you can take a train from here to Mahachai. Ticket is 10bht per person, free seating and train leaves on time. I took the 7.40am train. There's a big construction going on around here. Make sure to plan your time properly so you wont miss the train passing at the Maeklong market.
Despite the city location this train station still offers a glimpse of Thailand's more rural life... Shopkeepers greet early morning shoppers.. bells ring.. monks are walking the station collecting merit and alms offering blessings and prayer in return. The ticketing office closes a few minutes before the departure of each train. The station master will ring a bell right before departure. The train arrives literally 2 minutes before it's next departure from.. so turn around is very quick.. be prepared to haul yourself (on or off) in double-time. Once the train rolls out of the station . Life carries on until the next train arrives.. and the whole process repeats itself.
Local commuter terminal train station nested within the rows of shop houses. Train departs to Maha Chai. Relatively small station, with rows of street vendors and small businesses.
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Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter
Tips for Visiting Transportation
Take the Sleeper Train at Least Once
The Bangkok-to-Chiang Mai overnight train in a second-class sleeper berth is a bucket-list experience. Book at least a week ahead via 12Go.asia or at Hua Lamphong station. Upper berths are cheaper and have more headroom; lower berths have a window.
Use Grab Everywhere
Grab is the Uber of Southeast Asia and works across Thailand for cars, motorbike taxis, and even tuk-tuks in some cities. It eliminates haggling and provides fare estimates upfront. Load a Thai SIM or use eSIM to stay connected.
Rent Scooters Carefully
Always photograph the scooter's existing damage before riding off, and keep your passport — give a photocopy instead (some shops insist on the original; avoid these). Wear a helmet; police fine 500 THB for no helmet and accidents without one void insurance.
Similar Transportation Across Thailand
Bali Hai Pier
Take the 30-baht ferry, not the speedboat, unless you fancy paying for a tuk-tuk at the other end.
Samui Airport
An open-air terminal with thatched roofs and trams to the gates, more resort than airport.
Ao Ton Sai Pier
Every trip to Phi Phi starts and ends here, so plan around the boats rather than hoping for the best.
Krabi International Airport
Small, clean and calm, but the check-in queues can eat an hour you didn't budget for.
Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter