Last Updated on October 7, 2025 by Sam
Wat Saphan Floating Market is one of the smaller and more authentic floating markets in Bangkok. It’s got a much more local feel than the larger Damneon Saduak Floating Market and Amphawa Floating Market, both of which are located outside of Bangkok. Located in the Taling Chan District, Wat Saphan Floating Market is accessible via public transport, and can easily be combined with visits to the nearby Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market and Taling Chan Floating Market. As it’s a small market, there are only a few boat stalls, but there’s still a nice selection of local food, produce, and goods for you to discover at other stalls. Find out everything you need to know about the Wat Saphan Floating Market below!
Wat Saphan Floating Market Information
Address: Bang Phrom, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170.
Opening hours: Saturday–Sunday, 8:00 AM–3:30 PM. Closed Monday–Friday.
How To Get to Wat Saphan Floating Market
Public Transport
The cheapest way to get to Wat Sapahn Floating Market is by public transport. There aren’t any MRT or BTS stations that are close to the market, but if you take the MRT to Bang Khun Non Station, you can take a free electric shuttle bus from there.
The free BMA feeder buses follow a circular route from Bang Khun Non MRT Station, stopping at Song Khlong Floating Market, Taling Chan Floating Market, Southern Bus Terminal, Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, Flower Market Thailand, and Wat Saphan Floating Market. This means it’s a great way to get to the market if you want to visit some of the other nearby floating markets on the same trip!
Free shuttle buses depart every weekend from just outside exit 3 of Bang Khun Non Station, running every 20-30 minutes from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM.
The Wat Saphan Floating Market has opening hours of 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM, so bear in mind that some of the later buses won’t get you to the market in time before it closes.
We recommend downloading the Viabus app and searching for the ‘4 floating market shuttle bus’ route, as it gives live updates of where the buses are. It’s an extremely helpful way to track buses across the city, which is why the app is on our list of best apps for travelling Bangkok!
Taxi
If you’re rather save time and pay a little more, the easiest and quickest way to get to the market is by taxi. It’s around a 20-30 minute drive to the market from central Bangkok, depending on traffic.
A taxi from central Bangkok to Wat Saphan Floating Market should cost around 200–400 Baht, depending on your exact starting point. The easiest way to get a taxi is to use the Grab app, as the price is confirmed before you book your ride. Find out more about Grab in our guide to the best apps for travelling in Thailand!
If you do take a taxi, you can still make use of the free shuttle bus around the floating markets. We highly recommend doing this, as personally we think that Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market and Taling Chan Floating Market are more impressive than Wat Saphan.
Boat Trip
If you’re visiting the nearby Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market, then you also have the option to take a boat trip to the Wat Saphan Floating Market. Boat trips from the Khlong Lat Mayom should cost no more than 100 Baht and often visit the Wat Saphan Market, but it’s worth checking that you’ll definitely stop here before you pay for your trip!
Best Time To Visit Wat Saphan Floating Market
Wat Saphan Floating Market is only open on weekends between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM. It’s one of the smaller floating markets in the Taling Chan District of Bangkok, so it doesn’t tend to be particularly busy.
As the market doesn’t get overly busy, there’s no need to get there too early to avoid crowds. If you’re planning to visit Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market and Taling Chan Floating Market, we recommend visiting these earlier in the day as they get much busier, and then you can head over to Wat Saphan a bit later on.
Tips for Visiting Wat Saphan Floating Market
Visit other nearby markets – Although Wat Saphan Floating Market is a nice spot to visit, it’s definitely worth visiting Khlong Lat Mayom Floating Market and Taling Chan Floating Market whilst you’re nearby. These two floating markets are larger and more impressive, and you can take the free shuttle bus to get there too!
If you want to try something different then you can also visit the Pak Khlong Talat Flower Market, which is also on the free bus route.
Bring cash – Most vendors at the market only accept cash, so be sure to bring enough Thai Baht to cover your purchases. It’s best to have some coins and smaller notes, as some stalls won’t have change for bigger notes like 1,000 Baht.
Negotiate on prices – It’s often possible to negotiate on prices at market stalls in Asia, so make sure to haggle a bit to get a good deal. If you aren’t satisfied with the price a good tactic is to start walking away, as in some instances the vendor will offer a better deal.
Some stalls have signs up saying that their prices are non-negotiable, so don’t try haggling if that’s the case. Food and drink stalls tend to have fairly set prices, so we wouldn’t recommend trying to negotiate a lower price there either.
Food stalls – The market is home to a number of food and drinks stalls, and prices tend to be quite cheap, so make sure to try some delicious local cuisine during your visit. If you want a deeper dive into Thai cuisine, we recommend booking a street food tour of Bangkok through Get Your Guide!
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