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Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) → Ban Phe (Koh Samet pier) transfer

Ban Phe pier is 177 km from Suvarnabhumi Airport, and a private transfer usually takes 131–164 minutes. Typical prices are around €80–100 for a car and €95–120 for a minivan; the exact price is shown before booking.

From
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
To
Ban Phe (Koh Samet pier)
Distance
177 km
Typical drive
131–164 min

Ban Phe, in Rayong province, is the mainland departure point for boats to Koh Samet. Your transfer ends at the pier. The ferry or speedboat to the island is a separate trip that you book locally, at the pier or through your island hotel.

The route to Rayong

The drive follows Motorway 7 south-east from the airport towards the eastern seaboard, past Chonburi and the turn-offs for Pattaya. It then continues on highways through the industrial belt around Map Ta Phut and on to the coast at Ban Phe.

Traffic is generally steady on the motorway. The busier stretch is the run through Rayong's outskirts, where lorries and local traffic share the road.

At the pier: what happens next

Ban Phe has several piers close together along the waterfront, run by different boat operators. Tell us which pier your hotel or boat company has named, and the driver will drop you there.

Regular ferries and faster speedboats cross to Koh Samet, landing at Na Dan pier or, by speedboat, directly at some beaches. Departure times, prices and the national park arrangements on the island are handled locally, not as part of the car transfer. On Koh Samet, songthaew pick-up trucks carry visitors from the pier to the beaches.

Timing tips for Koh Samet

Afternoon landings
Regular ferries stop running in the early evening. If you land late, consider a night in Ban Phe or ask your island hotel about a speedboat.
Light luggage
Bags are carried on and off small boats and along sandy paths. Soft bags are easier than heavy hard-shell cases.
Weekends
Koh Samet is the closest island beach to Bangkok and fills with Thai visitors on Saturdays and holidays.

Frequently asked questions

Does the transfer include the boat to Koh Samet?

No. The private car takes you to the pier in Ban Phe, and the transfer ends there. The ferry or speedboat is booked locally.

How long is the drive from Suvarnabhumi to Ban Phe?

The route is 177 km and usually takes 131–164 minutes, mostly on the motorway towards the eastern seaboard.

Can the driver wait while we buy boat tickets?

The transfer ends at the pier, but the driver will drop you at the right landing so you can go straight to the ticket counter. Name the pier when you book if you already know it.

Can we be picked up at Ban Phe for the ride back to the airport?

Yes. Give the boat company or pier and an expected arrival time. The total price is agreed in advance and does not change for traffic.

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