Khao San to Koh Samet

Khao San to Koh Samet

Khao San
Koh Samet
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Khao San to Koh Samet Destination Reviews

PG
The van and ferry trip was very good overall. Everything was punctual, comfortable, and well organized during the journey itself. The transfer and ferry ride went smoothly and met expectations. However, the information regarding how to redeem the bus ticket was insufficient. It was not clearly communicated that the ticket had to be exchanged at Ticket Building C first, and that the bus departure point was located at the back of the bus terminal. This caused some unnecessary confusion. Despite this minor issue, the service was reliable and pleasant, and I would still recommend it.
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Van + Ferry, Nuanthip, Jan 26, 2026
B
Everything worked as planned 😊.
Khao San to Koh Samet, Bus Minibus + Speedboat, KKP Transport (KKP Transport), Jan 20, 2026
ST
Fantastic friendly staff very efficient
Khao San to Koh Samet, Bus Minibus + ferry, KKP Transport (KKP Transport), Jan 17, 2026
SR
Everything was great. The team at Ban Phe pier was extremely polite. The only downside was the bus driver from Ekkamai bus terminal. He took extra money from us, 20 baht, just to put our luggage into the bus. This really shocked me and my partner as we thought everything was paid for. But since we are tourists and looking forward to our trip, we obliged. Didn’t expect to be charged extra money.
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Bus + Speedboat, PN Group (PN Group), Jan 16, 2026
PS
Excellent serviceThe ride was comfortable, and the driver drove very safely. The speedboat reached the island in no time. Everything was perfect, and I’ll definitely be back. 10/10
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Luxury Van + Speed Boat, TravelBusAsia, Jan 12, 2026
AL
Experience was very good. We forgot 1 bag on the bus, we contact ed the team via whatsapp, the driver found the bag and they Sens It over tò Koh samet the next day. Big thank you!!
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Bus + Speedboat, PN Group (PN Group), Jan 11, 2026
S
Careful, this minuibus leaves from the new Mochit Minibus station across the road, not the old Mochit Chatuchak station (unfortunately taxi drivers only seem to know the old station). The minibus left 30 minutes later (7h30 not 7h) and we only arrived on Koh Samet at 11h45. It's a trip by speedboat, not the ferry, please fix the description. Since I get sick on speedboats, I was not too happy about this unwanted upgrade :(
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Shared van, PP Koh Samed, Jan 10, 2026
PK
Me and my Wife traveled to Koh Samet and everything worked perfekt from bus to boat transfer!
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Bus + Speedboat, PN Group (PN Group), Jan 9, 2026
NH
Horrible bumpy ride with broken suspension. The whole drive in the minibus was literally an experience of sitting on a nervous spring jumping up and down. My watch thought I did a 3h exercise and congratulated my on my progress. They get you there but that’s all. Really bad experience.
Khao San to Koh Samet, Bus Minibus + Speedboat, KKP Transport (KKP Transport), Dec 29, 2025
RI
Our trip from Bangkok to Koh Samet was great: Comfortable big bus + water + McDonald's hamburger + toilet stop. On time.
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Bus + Speedboat, PN Group (PN Group), Dec 27, 2025
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How to get from Khao San to Koh Samet

When you want to get from Khao San 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 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 287.23. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 14.33.

How far is Khao San from Koh Samet?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Khao San to Koh Samet. Your trip will be a total of 94 miles (150 km). The flying distance is 94 miles (150 km).

How long does it take to get from Khao San to Koh Samet?

The travel time from Khao San to Koh Samet can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 5 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Khao San to Koh Samet?

The cost of the trip from Khao San to Koh Samet varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phittinin Transport: travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 14.33 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 287.23.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 14.01. From Bangkok to Koh Samet starting from 06:00 Mochit Terminal Platform 3 until 06:00 Mochit Terminal Platform 3
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 14.33. From Bangkok to Koh Samet starting from 08:00 Ekkamai until 12:00 Ekkamai
  • Van price : USD 15.60;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 129.60 to USD 287.23.

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

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

  • 6 by Bus+Ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samet starting from 08:00 Ekkamai until 12:00 Ekkamai
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Bangkok to Koh Samet any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Bangkok 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 129.60.

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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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 Khao San to Koh Samet

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Khao San 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:

  • 99% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Khao San to Koh Samet

Facts about the transport from Khao San to Koh Samet

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport3h
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure12:00 PM
Departures per day9
Distance150 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, Kim Transfers Thailand, Koh Kaew Phitsadan, Phittinin Transport, PN Group, Rayong Tour