Bangkok to Koh Samet by bus and ferry
9 buses leave Bangkok for Koh Samet every day, with fares from ฿250 to ฿400. The quickest trip takes 4h; the first bus departs at 07:00 from Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai, the last at 13:30. Operators: Rungcharoenwan Tour and Cherdchai Tour. Prices checked on 2026-10-30.
4 of 9 departures include the boat crossing; the others end at Ban Phe Municipal Pier on the mainland, where you buy the boat ticket yourself.
Daily timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | → 11:30 | 4h 30m | Cherdchai Tour | P1 | ฿273 | Book |
| 07:30 | → 11:30 | 4h | Rungcharoenwan Tour | A/C 2nd class | ฿250 | Book |
| 07:30 | → 11:45 | 4h 15m | Rungcharoenwan Tour | A/C 2nd class | ฿400 | Book |
| 09:00 | → 13:30 | 4h 30m | Cherdchai Tour | P1 | ฿273 | Book |
| 09:00 | → 13:00 | 4h | Rungcharoenwan Tour | A/C 2nd class | ฿250 | Book |
| 09:00 | → 13:15 | 4h 15m | Rungcharoenwan Tour | A/C 2nd class | ฿400 | Book |
| 10:30 | → 14:30 | 4h | Rungcharoenwan Tour | A/C 2nd class | ฿250 | Book |
| 12:00 | → 16:00 | 4h | Rungcharoenwan Tour | A/C 2nd class | ฿250 | Book |
| 13:30 | → 17:30 | 4h | Rungcharoenwan Tour | A/C 2nd class | ฿250 | Book |
Where to board in Bangkok
- Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai · 9 departures
Bus companies on this route
- Rungcharoenwan Tour
- Cherdchai Tour
Questions travellers ask
How long is the bus from Bangkok to Koh Samet?
The fastest bus takes 4h. Most departures take about 4h.
How much is a bus ticket from Bangkok to Koh Samet?
Fares run from ฿250 to ฿400, set by the bus companies.
When do the first and last buses from Bangkok to Koh Samet leave?
The first bus leaves at 07:00 and the last at 13:30: 9 departures a day.
Where does the bus to Koh Samet leave from in Bangkok?
Most buses leave from Bangkok Bus Terminal Ekkamai.
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