There are 6 ways to get from Ko Samet to Ranong by ferry, bus, plane, busferry, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Local Ferry, Minibus, fly
best- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Ranong Airport (UNN)plane DMK - UNN
9h฿1,877–3,121Local Ferry, bus
cheapest- 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 Bangkok to Ranongbus
21h 12m฿820–4,820Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Ranongbus
15h 3m฿1,020–1,673Fast Ferry, Minibus, train, Minivan
- 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 Chumphontrain
- Take the bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Stationbus
15h 50m฿1,024–2,170Ferry, Minivan
- Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Hotel Transferferry
- Take the bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Stationbus
27h 21m฿1,909–2,259Local 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 Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Ranongbus
15h 18m฿857–1,364
Ko Samet to Ranong by ferry, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Ranong is to Local Ferry and bus which costs ฿800 - ฿4900 and takes 21h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Ranong is to Local Ferry and Minibus and fly which takes 9h and costs ฿1800 - ฿3200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Ranong. However, there are services departing from Ko Samet and arriving at Ranong via Bangkok Planetarium and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
The distance between Ko Samet and Ranong is 758 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samet to Ranong without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 15h 3m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1700.
It takes approximately 9h to get from Ko Samet to Ranong, including transfers.
Ko Samet to Ranong bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, depart from Ko Samet station.
Ko Samet to Ranong bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, arrive at Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai station.
There are 68+ hotels available in Ranong.
What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Ranong, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Ko Samet to Ranong. However, you can take the ferry to Nuanthip Pier, walk to Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai, walk to BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, take the vehicle to BTS อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ;Bts Victory Monument, walk to อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ, take the bus to ตลาดใหม่ดอนเมือง, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Ranong Airport (UNN), walk to ท่าอากาศยานระนอง;Ranong Airport, then take the bus to ตลาดสดเทศบาลเมืองระนอง;Muang Ranong Municipal Food Market. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ko Samet to Ranong via Bangkok, Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai), Bangkok Planetarium, and Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal in around 15h 3m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Ranong Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–2,800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿190–240
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿160–210
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿450–490
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
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
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
Ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿70–71
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