Pattaya to Koh Samet by ferry, van, bus, taxi from THB 450

Pattaya to Koh Samet Destination Reviews

Darcy W

I had an 11.30am pickup, messaged providers, the got back to me advising that transportation was minutes away, I thought it was a van, but turned out to be an aircon sedan with only one other customer.

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, Jun 14, 2026

Konstantinos K

Smooth, fast and on time.

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, Jun 8, 2026

Bogyó G

Punctual, well organized and quick.

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, May 18, 2026

Ma F

Better communication when exactly the pick up would have been more helpful, but overall, pleasant trip, no delays and arrived time as expected.

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, Apr 24, 2026

Tindra A

Private driver and speed boat, 10/10

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, Apr 19, 2026

Gael Q

Globally, it was great. 15 minutes delay to start and a car not in so good conditions but the driver was very efficient

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, Apr 1, 2026

Marat S

it was great experience!

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, Mar 26, 2026

Akis M

The most comfortable journey I could ever imagine 🙂.

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, Feb 26, 2026

Evangelos D

Driver was on Time. Minibus was in a Brandnew Condition. Everything went well. Thanks

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, Feb 21, 2026

Gil S

Only thing not good was the delay at Jomtien on the way to Samet, more than an hour and half

Pattaya to Koh Samet, Van Standard, Andaman Shuttle, Feb 6, 2026

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Pattaya to Koh Samet Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Kim Transfers Thailand	Economy 3pax	Any time	+1h 20m	$72.19
Taxi	Glassflower	Luxury VIP Van + Private Speedboat 9pax	Any time	+2h 30m	$134.55
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	07:15	09:30	$21.96	4.9
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	07:30	09:45	$19.97	4.9
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	07:45	09:45	$19.97	4.8
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	08:45	11:00	$19.35	4.9
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	09:00	11:00	$19.97	4.8
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	11:15	13:30	$21.96	4.9
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	11:30	13:45	$19.97	4.9
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	11:45	13:45	$19.97	4.8
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	12:15	14:30	$21.96	4.9
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	12:30	14:45	$19.97	4.9
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	12:45	14:45	$19.97	4.8
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	13:15	15:30	$19.35	4.9
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	13:30	15:30	$19.97	4.8
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	13:30	15:45	$19.97	4.9
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	13:45	15:45	$19.97	4.8
Van	Andaman Shuttle	Standard	14:15	16:30	$21.96	4.9

How to get from Pattaya to Koh Samet

When you want to get from Pattaya to Koh Samet, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 139.54. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 13.82.

How much does it cost to get from Pattaya to Koh Samet?

The cost of the trip from Pattaya to Koh Samet varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 35 Group Pattaya: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 13.82 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as USD 139.54.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Pattaya to Koh Samet:

Bus tickets - USD 11.95 to USD 11.95;
Ferry+Van price: USD 13.82 - USD 24.18. From Pattaya to Koh Samet starting from 07:45 Pattaya Hotel Transfer until 08:45 Pattaya Hotel Transfer
Bus+Ferry price: USD 14.22. From Pattaya to Koh Samet starting from 09:00 Pattaya 3rd Rd until 09:00 Pattaya 3rd Rd
Van price : USD 15.61 - USD 15.67;
taxi+Ferry+Van price: USD 19.35. From Pattaya to Koh Samet starting from 08:00 Pattaya Town Transfer until 08:00 Pattaya Town Transfer
taxi+Ferry price: USD 35.76 - USD 51.06. From Pattaya to Koh Samet starting from 00:00 Pattaya Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Pattaya Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 30.38 to USD 139.56.

How many trips per day are there between Pattaya and Koh Samet?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

8 by Ferry+Van from Pattaya to Koh Samet starting from 07:45 Pattaya Hotel Transfer until 08:45 Pattaya Hotel Transfer
Vans from Pattaya to Koh Samet depart during the day - there are approximately 4 departures a day.
2 by taxi+Ferry from Pattaya to Koh Samet starting from 00:00 Pattaya Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Pattaya Hotel Transfer
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Pattaya to Koh Samet any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Pattaya to Koh Samet is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Pattaya to Koh Samet. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 30.38.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Pattaya to Koh Samet. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Pattaya to Koh Samet.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Pattaya to Koh Samet

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Pattaya to Koh Samet? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

28% chosen Ferry+Van
17% decided to catch a taxi.
16% chosen taxi+Ferry
15% opted for a van.
12% chosen Bus+Ferry
12% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van

Transportation from Pattaya to Koh Samet

Facts about the transport from Pattaya to Koh Samet

Cheapest Transport	$12
Fastest Transport	55m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	2:50 PM
Departures per day	52
Distance	46 kilometers
Transport Companies	35 Group Pattaya, Andaman Shuttle, Andaman Taxis, BangkokTaxi24, BH Rayong, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Five Star Taxi, Glassflower, Koh Kaew Phitsadan, MCC VAN, Thailand Limo by Datum, Thailand Travel Taxi, Than Car Service, Torch, Torch X

Popular Routes

Pattaya to Koh Samet