What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) is to Local Ferry and Minibus and ferry which costs ฿1500 - ฿2300 and takes 18h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) is to Fast Ferry and Songtaew and fly which takes 4h 25m and costs ฿3100 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samet and Ko Samui (Island)?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island). However, there are services departing from Ko Samet and arriving at Bangrak Seatran Pier via Bangkok Planetarium and Boonsiri Khao San office. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

How far is it from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island)?

The distance between Ko Samet and Ko Samui (Island) is 427 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) without a car is to Fast Ferry and Minibus and train and bus which takes 15h 22m and costs ฿1800 - ฿2700.

How long does it take to get from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island)?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) bus from?

Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, depart from Ko Samet station.

Where does the Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) bus arrive?

Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, arrive at Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samui (Island)?

There are 3340+ hotels available in Ko Samui (Island).

Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) - 8 ways to travel via train, and Fast Ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island) by ferry, bus, plane, train, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fast Ferry, Songtaew to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Ban Phe to Rayong Bus Terminalbus
3. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane UTP - USM
4h 25m
฿3,190–11,290
Local Ferry, Minibus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierferry
18h 44m
฿1,557–2,264
Fast Ferry, Minibus, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain
4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus
15h 22m
฿1,875–2,671
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
2. Take the bus from Boonsiri Khao San office to Bangrak Seatran Pierbus Boonsiri Khao San office - Bangrak Seatran Pier
18h 29m
฿1,871–2,024
Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane BKK - USM
7h 9m
฿2,904–9,869
Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane DMK - USM
7h 43m
฿4,577–13,321
Fast Ferry, bus to Trat Airport, fly
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rayong to Khlungbus
3. Fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane TDX - USM
8h 48m
฿5,750–9,970
Local Ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rayong to Pattayabus 638
3. Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Bangrak Seatran Pierferry
23h 35m
฿2,375–3,570

U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

฿2,863Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island).

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Distance: 426.8 km
Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Ko Samui (Island), Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Ko Samui (Island). However, you can take the ferry to Ban Phe Pier, walk to Ban Phe, take the bus to Rayong Bus Terminal, take the line 399 bus to Utapao Airport, walk to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) airport, then fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Bangrak Seatran Pier via Ban Phe Pier, Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, Bangkok, Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai), BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, BTS อโศก;Bts Asok, MRT สุขุมวิท;Mrt Sukhumvit, MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Chumphon, and Chumphon Town in around 15h 22m.

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