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

DL
Excellent. I'm glad I chose this minibus and ferry package. Everything was on time. It was promised to leave at 9:30am and arrive at the island at 1:40pm, and the schedule was accurate. The driver was excellent and the trip included a stop for a few minutes (after about an hour and a half of driving).
Khao San to Koh Samet, Bus Minibus + ferry, KKP Transport (KKP Transport), Dec 16, 2025
AL
Both the bus and the ferry were fine modes of transport but it was really difficult to work out how to locate them. The check in counter on the pdf provided had no one working there and when asking around no one seemed to know. The workers around the bus terminal also weren’t particularly helpful and we worried if we were on the right bus. The bus driver may or may not have been smoking illegal substances before driving but overall it gets you from point a to b.
Khao San to Koh Samet, Bus Minibus + ferry, KKP Transport (KKP Transport), Dec 11, 2025
MH
All worked out fine. Just the timing was off by almost 1h. Instead of arriving after 4 hours we arrived after 5 hours. That needs to be corrected.
Khao San to Koh Samet, Bus Minibus + ferry, KKP Transport (KKP Transport), Dec 4, 2025
GC
All was good l. I arrived earlier and could take earlier boat
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Bus + Speedboat, PN Group (PN Group), Dec 2, 2025
TV
All in all, I was happy with the experience and we got to our destination perfectly on time. However, I did get the impression that your experience and itinerary depends a bit on how many people are booked on the same journey, so here's how it went for us. While we initially received a receipt of the itinerary we booked on 12GO, we were subsequently provided with different tickets on a bus by a different operator, leaving from a different platform, to the city of Rayong leaving at 09:30 (instead of 09:00). Since Rayong was very close to the pier, and after double-checking with the staff, we decided to go with it. We were told our bus had some problem. Once we reached Rayong bus station, we were almost immediately picked up by a car which drove us the last 30 minutes to the pier, where we were received by the actual agency responsible for the trip. The staff at the local bus company to Rayong seemed only vaguely aware of the itinerary arrangements, as they were only responsible for the bus journey between Mochit and Rayong and couldn't really tell us what would happen from there. However, everyone was friendly and kept an eye out on us to ensure we got on and off at the right stop, and despite departing late we arrived well on time at Ko Samet in the end. Looking back on it, we seemed to be the only 2 people booked on the 09:00 bus from Mochit to Ko Samet, so I suspect they simply cancelled the direct bus and re-routed us this way. Having traveled in Asia before, I simply asked a couple of times to ensure they knew what they were doing, but otherwise just trusted the system to work out (which it did) even if I didn't completely knew what went on in the moment. So overall great experience, just go with the flow a bit if you book this itinerary and things will work out :)
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Minibus + Speedboat, PN Group (PN Group), Dec 1, 2025
CH
All worked out smoothly
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Bus + Speedboat, PN Group (PN Group), Nov 29, 2025
L
very nice driver and pleasant trip
Khao San to Koh Samet, Bus Minibus + ferry, KKP Transport (KKP Transport), Nov 28, 2025
LG
Great all round service! On time, clean, friendly, safe and not only that…..you get water and free McDonald’s on the way 🥳
Khao San to Koh Samet, Van Bus + Speedboat, PN Group (PN Group), Nov 26, 2025
CE
The seats on the minibus were very small!
Khao San to Koh Samet, Bus Minibus + ferry, KKP Transport (KKP Transport), Nov 23, 2025
TB
Comfortable and quick ride. Good coordination at the station. Especially at the pier. Would book it again.
Khao San to Koh Samet, Bus Minibus + ferry, KKP Transport (KKP Transport), Nov 22, 2025
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Transportation from Khao San to Koh Samet

Facts about the transport from Khao San to Koh Samet

Cheapest Transport$14
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

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 286.84. 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 14.31.

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 14.31 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 286.84.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 13.99. From Bangkok to Koh Samet starting from 06:00 Mochit Terminal Platform 3 until 06:00 Mochit Terminal Platform 3
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 14.31. From Bangkok to Koh Samet starting from 08:00 Ekkamai until 12:00 Ekkamai
  • Van price : USD 15.58;

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 129.43 to USD 286.84.

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 129.43.

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