Taxi from Ban Phe (Koh Samet Pier) to Pattaya
The way from Koh Samet to Pattaya takes 1 h 15 min by car from Ban Phe. A Standard Sedan costs 1,099 THB for the whole car, 83 km, with pick-up at the pier where your boat lands and drop-off at your Pattaya hotel.
| Car | Passengers | Price per car | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard SedanToyota Corolla | 3 | 1,099 THB | Book |
| Premium SedanToyota Camry | 3 | 1,199 THB | Book |
| Toyota InnovaToyota Innova | 4 | 1,299 THB | Book |
| Toyota FortunerToyota Fortuner | 4 | 1,399 THB | Book |
| Toyota CommuterToyota Commuter | 9 | 1,699 THB | Book |
| Hyundai H1Hyundai H1 | 6 | 2,199 THB | Book |
| VIP CommuterVIP Toyota Commuter | 8 | 2,199 THB | Book |
One way, the price is for the whole car, not per person. Fuel, tolls and parking are included.
After the boat
Choose the Ban Phe pier in the drop-down list of the form. It is the pier named on your return ticket from the island. The driver waits there with a sign showing your name. If the boat is late, the driver waits, and nothing is added to the fare.
The ferry from the island runs until 18:00. A pick-up about 30 minutes after your planned departure from Koh Samet is a safe margin.
The drive to Pattaya
The car follows the main highway west from Rayong past the industrial belt of Map Ta Phut to Pattaya, 83 km in all. Tolls are in the price. The road is busiest on Sunday afternoon, when weekend visitors return towards Bangkok.
Drop-off is at your hotel, condo or villa in Pattaya, Jomtien or Naklua. Give the name and street in the form.
From the island to a flight
If you are flying from U-Tapao Airport, ask for that airport as the destination: it is closer than Pattaya and uses the same road. For Bangkok airports see the Suvarnabhumi page.
Cars and payment
Standard Sedan 1,099 THB and Premium Sedan 1,199 THB for 3 passengers, Toyota Innova 1,299 THB and Toyota Fortuner 1,399 THB for 4, Hyundai H1 2,199 THB for 6, VIP Commuter 2,199 THB for 8, Toyota Commuter 1,699 THB for 9. Fuel, tolls and parking are included. 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.
You can cancel for free. In the New Year weeks, from 24 December to 5 January, the fare is 400 THB higher per car.
Questions and answers
How long is the drive to Pattaya?
About 1 h 15 min for 83 km.
Is the price the same as from Pattaya to Ban Phe?
Yes. The fare is the same in both directions.
Can I be dropped in Jomtien or Naklua?
Yes. Give the hotel and the street in the form.
What if the boat arrives late?
The driver waits at the pier. No waiting fee is added for a late boat.
Is there a night price?
No. The fare is fixed per car at any hour.
Book Ban Phe (pier to Koh Samet) to Pattaya
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.