There are 6 ways to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samet by train, taxi, bus, ferry, busferry, or plane
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Train, taxi, Minivan, bus, Fast Ferry
best- Take the train from Phnom Penh Train Station to Battambang Train Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Battambang Train Station to Pailintaxi
- Take the bus from Pailin to Chanthaburibus
- Take the bus from Chanthaburi to Klaengbus 638
- Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
13h 45m฿1,464–2,392Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok
cheapest- Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus
- Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
18h 1m฿1,388–2,233Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry
- Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane KTI - BKK
- Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
11h 13m฿3,276–7,196Bus, bus and ferry
- Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the busferry from Mochit New Van Terminal to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierbusferry
18h 20m฿1,516–1,706Fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry
- Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane KTI - DMK
- Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
11h 36m฿2,449–10,653Fly to Trat Airport, bus
- Fly from Phnom Penh (KTI) to Trat Airport (TDX)plane KTI - TDX
- Take the bus from Trat Hotel Transfer to Nadan Pierbus
12h 44m฿5,992–9,577
Phnom Penh (KTI) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samet is to bus and bus and ferry via Bangkok which costs ฿1300 - ฿2300 and takes 18h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samet is to fly and bus and ferry which takes 11h 13m and costs ฿3200 - ฿7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Phnom Penh to Ko Samet. However, there are services departing from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express and arriving at Ko Samet via Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 1m.
The distance between Phnom Penh and Ko Samet is 567 km.
The best way to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samet without a car is to train and taxi and Minivan and bus and Fast Ferry which takes 13h 45m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2400.
It takes approximately 13h 45m to get from Phnom Penh to Ko Samet, including transfers.
Phnom Penh to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, depart from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express station.
Phnom Penh to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Virak Buntham, arrive at Bangkok station.
There are 591+ hotels available in Ko Samet.
What companies run services between Phnom Penh, Cambodia and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Phnom Penh to Ko Samet. However, you can take the train to Battambang Train Station, take the taxi to Pailin, take the bus to Chanthaburi, take the bus to Klaeng, take the taxi to Ban Phe Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Ko Samet via Bangkok, BTS พญาไท;Bts Phaya Thai, BTS เอกมัย;Bts Ekkamai, and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai in around 18h 1m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Phnom Penh to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–9,500
Flights from Phnom Penh to Trat Airport via Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Wednesday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,400–11,000
- Phone
- +855 78 888 582
- [email protected]
- Website
- royalrailway.easybook.com
Train from Phnom Penh Train Station to Battambang Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿360–1,100
- Schedules at
- royalrailway.com.kh
- Book at
- 12go.com
Bus from Pailin to Chanthaburi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿150
- Phone
- +66 95 -950 3202
- Website
- thailandboattickets.com
Ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿150
- Book at
- bookaway.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Estimated price
- ฿350–420
Cambodia Taxi Driver
- Phone
- +855 88 72 72 445
- Website
- cambodiataxidriver.com
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