How to Get from U-Tapao Airport to Ban Phe
From U-Tapao the practical way to Ban Phe is a booked taxi, 1,099 THB per car for the 60 km. Public transport from the airport is thin, and a taxi is what most passengers use. It takes about 1 h.
Booked taxi
The driver waits at the 7-Eleven by the exit with your name on a sign, follows your flight and waits if it is late. The fare is fixed, and the car goes straight to the pier named in the form. For four people the Toyota Innova at 1,299 THB is the car to choose.
Nothing needs to be negotiated at the airport.
Without a booking
Public bus services to and from the airport are infrequent, and there is no train. A traveller without a booking takes a car from the airport pickup, and the price depends on the haggling. A fixed price in advance is safer, especially for a late flight.
The distance of 60 km is short enough that the whole trip fits into an hour.
Timing
A flight that lands before 15:00 connects with the ferry the same day. The ferry runs from 08:00 to 18:00, costs 70 THB per person one way and 120 THB return, and takes 30 to 40 minutes.
For a late landing, ask the driver to stop at a guesthouse in Ban Phe. You pay the driver in cash, or by Visa, Mastercard, PayPal, transfer by QR code or bank transfer to a Thai account if you prefer.
More
The service page Taxi from U-Tapao Airport to Ban Phe describes the meeting and the cars. The fare is on the price page.
Questions and answers
Is there a train or bus from U-Tapao to Ban Phe?
There is no train. Bus services are limited, so a booked car is the usual choice.
Can I take a taxi from the rank?
Yes, but you agree the price on the spot. A booked fare is fixed in advance.
How long is the trip?
About 1 h for 60 km.
Is the airport busy?
It is a small airport, and the walk to the meeting point is short.
Can I book the return flight transfer?
Yes, from Ban Phe to U-Tapao at the same fare.
Book U-Tapao Airport (UTP) to Ban Phe (pier to Koh Samet)
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.