What is the cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet?

The cheapest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet is to Minivan and bus and Local Ferry which costs ฿500 - ฿700 and takes 8h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet?

The fastest way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet is to Minivan and bus and ferry which takes 8h 32m and costs ฿500 - ฿800.

Is there a direct bus between Cha-am and Ko Samet?

No, there is no direct bus from Cha-am to Ko Samet. However, there are services departing from Cha-am and arriving at Ko Samet via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.

How far is it from Cha-am to Ko Samet?

The distance between Cha-am and Ko Samet is 341 km.

How do I travel from Cha-am to Ko Samet without a car?

The best way to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet without a car is to Minivan and bus and ferry which takes 8h 32m and costs ฿500 - ฿800.

How long does it take to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cha-am to Ko Samet bus from?

Cha-am to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Cha-am station.

Where does the Cha-am to Ko Samet bus arrive?

Cha-am to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samet?

There are 540+ hotels available in Ko Samet.

Cha-am to Ko Samet - 5 ways to travel via train, Minivan, and bus and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet by bus, busferry, train, taxi, or ferry

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

Minivan, bus and ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
8h 32m
฿530–802
Train, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 170
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
8h 58m
฿462–1,548
Train, taxi, Fast Ferry
1. Take the train from Ban Chaam to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 170
2. Take the train from Lat Krabang to Utaphaotrain 997
3. Take the taxi from Utaphao to Ban Phe Piertaxi
4. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
9h 50m
฿1,076–4,158
Minivan, bus, Local Ferry
1. Take the bus from Cha-am to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
2. Take the bus from Southern Terminal to Rayong Tour Office Sai 4bus
3. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry
8h 54m
฿520–702
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Cha Am to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
9h 20m
฿630–720

Cha-am to Ko Samet by train, subway, tram, and busferry

49Weekly Services

8h 58mAverage Duration

฿462Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cha-am to Ko Samet.

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Distance: 341 km
Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Cha-am, Thailand and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Cha-am to Ko Samet. However, you can take the bus to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, take the bus to Major Ekamai, walk to Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), then take the vehicle to Ko Samet. Alternatively, you can take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, walk to MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, 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 Utaphao, take the taxi to Ban Phe Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier.

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