How to go → BANGKOK to KOH SAMET? ☀️

1. Bus + Ferry to Koh Samet
2. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Samet
3. Train + Taxi + Ferry
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From Bangkok to Koh Samet you can travel by bus / van / taxi + ferry.

• • The travel distance from Bangkok to Koh Samet in Thailand is approximately 210 kilometers via Rayong Town, accessible by minibus / van / bus + ferry. The preferred mode of transport is to travel by van/minivan + ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samet. Traveling by plane is not an option, as there are no flights to Koh Samet. The journey by van or bus + ferry to Koh Samet from Bangkok via Ban Phe pier typically takes about 3.5-5 hours and costs approximately $10-15 per person, with Travelmart company offering this service. Ferry tickets from Rayong to Koh Samet range from $2-7 per person and disembark at Nadan pier in Koh Samet.
  • Alternatively, travelers can opt for a private taxi/car from Bangkok to Rayong – Ban Phe pier, and then ferry to Koh Samet. The cost of a private taxi or car + ferry to Koh Samet from Bangkok is about $100-380. Easily search and book van/minivan or ferry tickets from Bangkok to Koh Samet (via Rayong) online. Before embarking on your trip to Koh Samet, it’s advisable to review the weather conditions in Rayong by reading this article: Weather in Rayong.

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• • Koh Samet is renowned as one of Thailand’s sunniest islands, boasting dazzling white beaches that practically blind you with their brilliance, making it an idyllic holiday destination in Thailand. Spend a few days on the picturesque Ko Samet and leave all your everyday worries behind. Here are some essential facts about Ko Samet: despite being small, it’s easy to locate on the map, measuring just about eight kilometers in length. Often hailed as a tranquil oasis, it’s somewhat surprising considering its proximity to the bustling Pattaya and Bangkok. There are three primary ways to reach Koh Samet from Bangkok: by bus/van + ferry, taxi + ferry, or train + ferry via Rayong town. You can also travel to Rayong from Bangkok Airport (Suvarnabhumi).

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How do you get from Bangkok to Koh Samet?

1. VAN / BUS + FERRY from Bangkok to Koh Samet?

The most used and cheapest transfer option from Bangkok to Koh Samet is by bus/minivan and boat via Rayong city. Modern buses and smaller minivans with seats are available for transfer between Bangkok and Rayong. From Rayong, we continue by boat / ferry to Koh Samet.

This transport option has a total of 3 steps and the total travel time in this way to Koh Samet takes about 3.5-5 hours. However, the stated travel time may vary slightly and buses may sometimes be late. Buses or minivans depart from various locations in Bangkok such as Ekkamai or Mochit New Van Terminal and then take a boat/ferry to Nadan Pier on Koh Samet. You will see information about departures and arrivals when searching and booking tickets, and you will also see the updated timetable here.

Every day there are plenty of buses to Rayong and also boats to Koh Samet, you can definitely choose your preferred transfer time. Only 1 combined ticket can be purchased for this option, it includes a bus transfer to Rayong city and also a boat from Rayong to Koh Samet. Boats depart from various piers like Ban Phe Municipality Pier, Nuanthip Pier oř Ban Phe Ferry Counter. Companies that offer a combined transfer from Bangkok to Koh Samet are KKP Transport, Phittinin Transport, Nuanthip, PN Group, Tawan Tour or PP Koh Samed, or others.

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Most of these companies are also well rated by other travelers, or you can read reviews when searching for tickets. Transfer by bus / minivan and boat from Bangkok to Koh Samet costs in the range of $10-15/pp, this price already includes the bus and boat transfer via Rayong. These prices may vary slightly throughout the year and are not fixed.

Bus and ferry tickets from Bangkok to Koh Samet can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. Also read all transfer information and instructions when booking and follow the instructions given by the companies. Please arrive at the departure point in Bangkok, Ekkamai or Mochit New Van Terminal at least 60 minutes before the bus departure.

Transport by bus / minivan and boat / ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samet is a sought-after option mainly among regular solo and low-cost travelers who have a more limited travel budget. You can also use this transport option for a return transfer from Koh Samet to Bangkok.

2. PRIVATE TAXI + FERRY from Bangkok to Koh Samet

Another and very convenient, but at the same time the most expensive transfer option to Koh Samet from Bangkok is a trip by private car/taxi with a driver and boat again via the city of Rayong. This transportation option also has 2-3 steps and the total transfer time by private car/taxi with driver and boat to Koh Samet from Bangkok takes about 2.5-4 hours. However, the travel time may vary a little, because the advantage is choosing your departure point in Bangkok.

You can also choose your hotel in Bangkok as a departure point. You can also take a private car with a driver from Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports, and on Koh Samet you usually arrive by boat again at Nadan Pier. The fastest option is usually a transfer from Suvarnabhumi Airport, which takes about 2.5 hours. The transfer is always operated with a connecting boat connection via the city of Rayong.

Companies that you can use for a private car transfer to Koh Samet from Bangkok are, for example, Glassflower, Kim Transfers, Bangkok Taxi 24, Firstplan Transport Services, or others. These companies offer modern smaller classic cars or larger SUVs or minivans for transportation to the city of Rayong.

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Transfer by private car/taxi with driver and boat from Bangkok to Koh Samet via Rayong costs between $100-380 (vehicle), prices vary depending on the type of car you choose. If you choose a smaller classic car, you will pay less than in the case of a larger minivan or SUV.

However, minivans are suitable for transporting more people, and you can then divide the fare and calculate it for individual passengers. The subsequent boat transfer is provided by various cooperating companies who will offer smaller boats for the transfer to Koh Samet – Nadan Pier.

You can search and book your private car/taxi with driver and boat transfer from Bangkok to Koh Samet online in advance. Companies may have different transfer conditions, e.g. conditions for the maximum weight of transported baggage. You will see this information and transfer instructions when booking your car, so read everything carefully. This transport option can be used again for a return transfer from Koh Samet to Bangkok.

3. TRAIN + TAXI + FERRY from Bangkok to Koh Samet

If you would like to travel by train, at least part of the route, this transport option is also available, but only from Bangkok to Ban Plu Ta Luang. Ban Plu Ta Luang Station is approximately 35 km from Rayong city center and up to 65 km from the ports from which boats depart to Koh Samet, it is also a short distance from U-Tapao Airport. So this transport option has a total of 3 steps and is not very optimal due to transfers and the limited train schedule to Ban Plu Ta Luang.

The train transfer from Phaya Thai Railway Station in Bangkok to Ban Plu Ta Luang (see Thai Railway Map) takes about 4 hours and tickets range from $3-10/pp (seat). The train also goes through the popular beach town of Pattaya. After arriving in Ban Plu Ta Luang, however, you must use a private or other local transfer to the city of Rayong, or to the ports in Ban Phe, from where boats depart to Koh Samet. Boat transfers from Rayong – Ban Phe to Koh Samet are plentiful and there are several companies that operate smaller, modern boats.

Boat transport from Sri Ban Phe Pier to Koh Samet takes about 15-40 minutes, travel time varies by company and boat type. Boats can depart from various piers such as Ban Phe Municipality Pier, Nuanthip Pier, Ban Phe Ferry Counter and on Koh Samet arrive at Nadan Pier. Boat transportation from ports to Koh Samet costs between $2-7/pp, so it is a relatively cheap transfer option and a shorter travel route. If you are deciding between a bus or train transfer, a combination of bus and minivan through the city of Rayong is better and, as a result, faster.

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