How to Get from Koh Samet to Pattaya
The shortest hop off Koh Samet. Once you are back at Ban Phe pier, Pattaya is an easy ninety minutes up the coast, which makes this a practical afternoon move rather than a whole travel day.
Book a Private TransferThe journey at a glance
| From | Koh Samet |
|---|---|
| To | Pattaya |
| Distance | ≈ 110 km from Ban Phe pier |
| Journey time | 1.5 hours by road, after the ferry |
| Private taxi fare | Sedan ฿1,200 · SUV ฿1,500 · Van ฿1,800 — per vehicle, tolls included |
| Payment | Cash in Thai Baht to the driver on arrival. Nothing charged at booking. |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before pickup. |
Every option compared
| Option | Typical cost | Total time | Departures | Door to door | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry + private taxi | ≈฿70pp ferry + ฿1,200 car | ≈ 2.5 h total | Driver waits for your ferry | Pier to your hotel | Book the night before |
| Ferry + bus or minivan | ≈฿70pp + ฿150–250pp | 3.5 – 4 h total | Limited, daytime | No | Buy at Ban Phe |
Bus, minivan, train and ferry fares are approximate and were last checked in September 2026. They change without notice. Our own taxi fares are live from our booking system.
How the journey works, leg by leg
Leg 1 — Songthaew to Na Dan pier
Around ฿20–100 from your beach, depending on distance. Allow more time than the map suggests.
Leg 2 — Ferry to Ban Phe
Roughly 40 minutes and about ฿70 on the scheduled ferry, or 15–20 minutes by speedboat at a higher price. Crossings are frequent in the morning and thin out later.
Leg 3 — Road to Pattaya
Your driver meets you at Ban Phe pier and takes you to any Pattaya, Jomtien or Naklua address in about ninety minutes, tolls included.
Practical tips
- Give us your ferry time rather than a clock time — the driver will wait at the pier rather than have you standing around.
- Morning crossings are more frequent and less weather-dependent than late afternoon ones.
- If you are continuing to Suvarnabhumi or U-Tapao rather than staying in Pattaya, book that leg directly instead of stopping — both are standard fixed fares from Ban Phe.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Koh Samet to Pattaya take?
Around two and a half hours all in: the songthaew and 40-minute ferry take about an hour together, and the drive from Ban Phe pier to Pattaya is roughly ninety minutes.
Where does my driver meet me?
At Ban Phe pier, where the ferry from Koh Samet arrives. Tell us your intended crossing when you book so the driver can allow for a late boat.
Do I need to book the ferry in advance?
No. Ferries to Koh Samet run frequently through the day and tickets are sold at Ban Phe pier when you arrive. Speedboats also operate on demand. Advance booking is only worth it for a private speedboat charter.
How much is the Koh Samet national park fee?
Roughly ฿200 per adult and ฿100 per child for foreign visitors, collected in cash on the island. It is a National Park charge, not something we or the ferry operators collect, and it is not included in any taxi or ferry ticket.
Book this transfer
Fixed fare from ฿1,200 per vehicle. See the full fare card on the Ban Phe Pier to Pattaya route page, or book directly below. Most bookings on this route are made the day before travel.