There are 4 ways to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am by busferry, bus, ferry, or train
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Bus and ferry, bus
best- Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Ambus
8h 20m฿653–799Fast Ferry, Minibus, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain
8h 56m฿429–1,320Local Ferry, Minibus, bus
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Ambus
8h 35m฿490Local Ferry, bus, Minivan
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Rayong Tour Office Sai 4 to Southern Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus
8h 54m฿520–600
Ko Samet to Cha-am by busferry and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am is to Local Ferry and Minibus and bus which costs ฿490 - ฿491 and takes 8h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs ฿650 - ฿800.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Ko Samet and arriving at Cha Am via Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Ko Samet and Cha-am is 322 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 8h 20m and costs ฿650 - ฿800.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am, including transfers.
Ko Samet to Cha-am bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, depart from Ko Samet station.
Ko Samet to Cha-am bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, arrive at Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai station.
There are 467+ hotels available in Cha-am.
What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Cha-am. However, you can take the vehicle to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the bus to Cha Am. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Chaam via Ban Phe Pier, Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, BTS อโศก;Bts Asok, MRT สุขุมวิท;Mrt Sukhumvit, MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal in around 8h 56m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
- Website
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Phone
- +66 83 072 7145
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿400–550
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Am
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿250
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nor-neane-transport
Bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Am
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿250
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nor-neane-transport
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
- Phone
- +66 81 657 3322
- Website
- rayongtour1989.com
Bus from Rayong Tour Office Sai 4 to Southern Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿230–310
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/rayong-tour
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Phone
- +66 95 -950 3202
- Website
- thailandboattickets.com
Ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿150
- Book at
- bookaway.com
Ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿70–71
Ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿70–71
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