Nearest airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport | 220 km | 2.5 to 3 hours by road to Rayong
Eastern Thailand, Thailand
Quick answer
From Bangkok, drive southeast to Ban Phe in Rayong province (approximately 3 hours). From Ban Phe pier, take a ferry across to Ko Samet (45 minutes to 1 hour depending on sea conditions).
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Suvarnabhumi Airport | 220 km | 2.5 to 3 hours by road to Rayong
Rayong Railway Station | 30 km | 1 hour by road to Ban Phe pier
Ban Phe Bus Terminal | 2 km from ferry pier | 5 minutes to pier
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From Bangkok, drive southeast to Ban Phe in Rayong province (approximately 3 hours). From Ban Phe pier, take a ferry across to Ko Samet (45 minutes to 1 hour depending on sea conditions).
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