There are 5 ways to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am by bus, ferry, train, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, Minivan
best- Take the bus from Nadan Pier to Khao San Swensensbus Nadan Pier - Khao San Swensens
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-ambus
7h 49m฿1,197–1,204Ferry, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminalferry Nadan Pier - Mochit New Van Terminal
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain 167 / ...
8h 34m฿601–1,443Ferry, train via Pattaya
- Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Little Walk Pattayaferry
- Take the train from Pattaya to Lat Krabangtrain 888
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaamtrain 167
9h 14m฿854–3,455Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Ambus
8h 20m฿653–849Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Nadan Pier to Ekkamaiferry Nadan Pier - Ekkamai
- Take the bus from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Cha Ambus
8h 50m฿627–841
Ko Samet to Cha-am by ferry, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am is to ferry and train which costs ฿600 - ฿1500 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am is to bus and Minivan which takes 7h 49m and costs ฿1195 - ฿1205.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Cha-am. However, there are services departing from Nadan Pier and arriving at Cha-am via Wat Bowonniwet and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.
The distance between Ko Samet and Cha-am is 334 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 7h 49m and costs ฿1195 - ฿1205.
It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Ko Samet to Cha-am, including transfers.
Ko Samet to Cha-am bus services, operated by Next Step Journey, depart from Nadan Pier station.
Ko Samet to Cha-am bus services, operated by Next Step Journey, arrive at Khao San Swensens station.
Book your Ko Samet to Cha-am bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 461+ hotels available in Cha-am.
What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Cha-am, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Nadan Pier to Cha-am via Khao San Swensens, Wat Bowonniwet, Southern Bus Terminal, and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 7h 49m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
Train from Pattaya to Lat Krabang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ban Chaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿130–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿65–85
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–350
- Phone
- +66 2 217 1017
- booking@nextstepjourney.co.th
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Bus from Nadan Pier to Khao San Swensens
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Cha-am
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180
- Website
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Phone
- +66 83 072 7145
- pntravelgroup2017@gmail.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿400–550
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 2 255 1055
- booking@nuanthip.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Nadan Pier to Mochit New Van Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿519
- Book at
- Nuanthip
Ferry from Nadan Pier to Ekkamai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿370–550
- Book at
- Nuanthip
- Phone
- +66 62-457-8555
- info@andamanthaitravel.com
- Website
- Andaman Shuttle
Ferry from Nadan Pier to Little Walk Pattaya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿715
- Website
- Andaman Shuttle
- Phone
- +66 2 253 1053
- booking@kkptransport.co.th
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Nadan Pier to Ekkamai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿390–490
- Book at
- KKP Transport
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