What is the cheapest way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet?

The cheapest way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet is to train and bus and Local Ferry which costs ฿390 - ฿1400 and takes 9h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet?

The fastest way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 27m and costs ฿400 - ฿1500.

Is there a direct bus between River Kwai Bridge and Ko Samet?

No, there is no direct bus from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet. However, there are services departing from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal and arriving at Ko Samet via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.

How far is it from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet?

The distance between River Kwai Bridge and Ko Samet is 296 km.

How do I travel from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet without a car?

The best way to get from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 8h 27m and costs ฿400 - ฿1500.

How long does it take to get from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet?

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet bus from?

River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Kanchanaburi Express, depart from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal station.

Where does the River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet bus arrive?

River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Kanchanaburi Express, arrive at Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samet?

There are 601+ hotels available in Ko Samet.

River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet by train, busferry, taxi, ferry, or bus

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Train, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Bang Ramattrain Death Railway Namtok
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
8h 27m
฿406–1,436
Train, bus, Local Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Salayatrain
2. Take the bus from Southern Terminal to Rayong Tour Office Sai 4bus
3. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry
9h 4m
฿391–1,307
Train, taxi, Fast Ferry
1. Take the train from River Kwai Bridge to Jaran Sanitwongtrain
2. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Ban Plu Ta Luangtrain 283 / ...
3. Take the taxi from Ban Plu Ta Luang to Ban Phe Piertaxi
4. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
10h 2m
฿933–3,737
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
8h 28m
฿654–904

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Distance: 295.8 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between River Kwai Bridge, Thailand and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from River Kwai Bridge to Ko Samet. However, you can walk to River Kwai Bridge, take the train to Bang Ramat, walk to Benz Talingchan, take the bus to Major Ekamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can walk to River Kwai Bridge, take the train to Jaran Sanitwong, walk to MRT บางขุนนนท์;Mrt Bang Khun Non, take the subway to MRT ท่าพระ;Mrt Tha Phra, take the subway to MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburi, walk to ARL มักกะสัน;Arl Makkasan, take the train to ARL ลาดกระบัง;Arl Lat Krabang, take the train to Ban Plu Ta Luang, take the taxi to Ban Phe Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier.

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