Frequently Asked Questions about Koh Samet Transfer
Short answers to the questions travellers ask most before a transfer to Koh Samet. If yours is not here, write to us on WhatsApp or by email and we reply the same day.
Booking and payment
The questions below are about booking the taxi, paying and changing a booking. For the prices see the rates page.
For the piers and the boats see the piers guide.
Questions and answers
Do I pay when I book?
No. Prepayment is not required, but if you need to, you can prepay. You pay the driver after the trip, in cash, or by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, transfer by QR code or bank transfer to a Thai account if you prefer.
Is the price per person or per car?
Per car. The price covers the whole car, up to its capacity, with fuel, tolls and parking.
What if my flight is late?
The driver follows your flight number and waits. Waiting for a delayed flight is included in the price.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge. Write to us if your plans change.
Which pier in Ban Phe should I choose?
The one on your boat ticket. If you have no ticket, see the piers guide. The taxi price is the same for every pier.
How much is the ferry to Koh Samet?
70 THB per person one way and 120 THB return. The ferry runs daily from 08:00 to 18:00 and takes 30 to 40 minutes. Tickets are bought at the pier.
What about the speedboat?
A speedboat takes about 15 minutes. It is priced per boat, at 1,000 to 2,000 THB depending on the beach, so it suits groups. The ferry is the usual choice.
Is the price higher on some dates?
Yes. From 24 December to 5 January 400 THB is added per car. During the Tomorrowland festival there is a 400 THB charge on trips between Bangkok or the airports and Pattaya, from 9 to 12 December towards Pattaya and from 13 to 15 December in the other direction. Ban Phe fares are not affected.
How much luggage can I take?
As much as fits in the car you choose. Say in the form if you have golf bags, surfboards or a stroller.
Can you take a child seat?
Yes, on request. Write the age of the child in the comments.
Where does the driver meet me at the airport?
At Suvarnabhumi at Exit 3, at Don Mueang at Gate 5 for international flights and Gate 11 for domestic flights, and at U-Tapao at the 7-Eleven shop about 100 metres from the exit.
Do you run at night?
Yes, 24 hours a day, at the same price.
Does the taxi go onto the island?
No. The taxi stops at the pier in Ban Phe, and you cross by ferry or speedboat.
Still need something? Book or write to us
Free cancellation. Pay the driver in cash, or by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, transfer by QR code or bank transfer to a Thai account if you prefer.