What is the cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet?

The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet is to Minivan and bus and Local Ferry which costs ฿500 - ฿600 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet?

The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet is to Minivan and bus and ferry which takes 8h 32m and costs ฿500 - ฿800.

Is there a direct bus between Cha-am and Ko Samet?

No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to Ko Samet. However, there are services departing from Cha-am and arriving at Ko Samet via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Cha-am to Ko Samet?

The distance between Cha-am and Ko Samet is 341 km.

How do I travel from Cha-am to Ko Samet without a car?

The best way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet without a car is to Minivan and bus and ferry which takes 8h 32m and costs ฿500 - ฿800.

How long does it take to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cha-am to Ko Samet bus from?

Cha-am to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Cha-am station.

Where does the Cha-am to Ko Samet bus arrive?

Cha-am to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samet?

There are 598+ hotels available in Ko Samet.

Cha-am to Ko Samet - 3 ways to travel via Minivan, bus and ferry, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet by bus, busferry, or ferry

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Minivan, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
8h 32m
฿547–754
Minivan, bus, Local Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Terminal to Rayong Tour Office Sai 4bus
3. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry
8h 54m
฿520–601
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cha Am to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
9h 20m
฿600–800

Cha-am to Ko Samet by bus and busferry

49Weekly Services

9h 20mAverage Duration

฿600Cheapest Price

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Distance: 341 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Cha-am to Ko Samet. However, you can take the bus to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, take the bus to Major Ekamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cha-am to Ko Samet via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Southern Terminal, Rayong Tour Office Sai 4, Rayong Bus Terminal, Ban Phe, and Nuanthip Pier in around 8h 54m.

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