How to get from Bangkok to Koh Samet

You can go from Bangkok to Koh Samet by Bus, minivan or taxi. You need to travel to Ban Phe which is the harbor from where you can take the ferry to Koh Samet.

Traveling from Bangkok to Koh Samet by Bus

Duration: approximately 3,5 hour

Price: 157 baht (including snack and a bottle of water)

Timetable: First bus leaves at 05:00 and the last at 20:30 (May 2012)

The bus from Bangkok to Koh Samet leaves every hour from the Eastern Bus terminal (Ekkamai). You need to take the bus to Ban Phe which will drop you directly at the Nuanthip Pier from where you can take the ferry to Koh Samet. The buses are operated by Cherdchai tours and are comfortable and cheap.

The Bus from Bangkok to Koh Samet Thailand

(The bus from Bangkok to Koh Samet)

You can also take the bus from the Northern bus station in Bangkok, but there are no direct buses to Ban Phe. You need to take a bus to Rayong from where you then can take a Songthaew for about 20 baht to Ban Phe.

Traveling from Bangkok to Koh Samet by Minivan

Duration: approximately 3 hours

Price: 250 baht

Minibuses to Ban Phe can be arranged at Victory Monument in Bangkok. The minivans drive you straight to the Taruephe pier in Ban Phe from where you can take the ferry to Koh Samet. The minivans drive faster, but also make stops, so the time to travel is almost the same as with the bus.

Traveling from Bangkok to Koh Samet by Taxi

Duration: approximately 2 hours

Price: 1900 baht

If you are in a hurry or just want to travel comfortable taxies can be arranged that drive you straight from Bangkok to the pier at Ban Phe. If you have good negotiation skills it should cost about 2000 baht.

We found a reliable taxi driver that can bring you to Ban Phe for 1900 baht including gasoline but no highway fees. For more information you can contact us at info@globaltravelmate.com (Last update May 2013)

The Ferry from Ban Phe to Koh Samet

The ferry times are flexible as it depends a bit how many people will go to Koh Samet but basically ferries cross every hour. Return tickets to the Nadan Pier cost 100 baht and to Wong Duan pier 120 baht. The ferry to the Nadan pier takes about 35 minutes and to Wong Duan 45 minutes. Speed boats can also be arranged for about 2500 baht for a return ticket.

If you are not sure where you will stay on the island we recommend to buy a one way ticket so you can head back to Ban Phe from another pier close to your hotel.

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