Taxi from Ban Phe (Koh Samet Pier) to Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
A Standard Sedan from the Ban Phe piers to Don Mueang costs 2,299 THB for the whole car. It is 210 km and takes about 3 h 15 min, the longest of the airport runs from Ban Phe because the road crosses the north of Bangkok. The driver meets your boat at the pier.
| Car | Passengers | Price per car | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard SedanToyota Corolla | 3 | 2,299 THB | Book |
| Premium SedanToyota Camry | 3 | 2,399 THB | Book |
| Toyota InnovaToyota Innova | 4 | 2,599 THB | Book |
| Toyota FortunerToyota Fortuner | 4 | 2,699 THB | Book |
| Toyota CommuterToyota Commuter | 9 | 3,499 THB | Book |
| Hyundai H1Hyundai H1 | 6 | 3,999 THB | Book |
| VIP CommuterVIP Toyota Commuter | 8 | 3,999 THB | Book |
One way, the price is for the whole car, not per person. Fuel, tolls and parking are included.
Leave more time than you think
Don Mueang is on the far side of Bangkok from Ban Phe, and the last 30 km can take as long as the first 100 on a weekday. Plan 3 h 15 min for the road, add the time between the boat and the car, and arrive at the airport two to three hours before take-off.
A flight at 15:00 means a ferry from the island around 08:00 or 09:00.
At the pier
In the form, choose the pier where your boat lands from the drop-down list. The name is on your ticket. The driver waits there with your name on a sign, follows the time you give and waits for a late boat without a fee.
The ferry from Koh Samet runs until 18:00 and takes 30 to 40 minutes. A speedboat takes about 15 minutes and costs 1,000 to 2,000 THB per boat.
The road across Bangkok
From Ban Phe the car follows the coast road to Rayong and the eastern motorway into Bangkok, then crosses the city to the north. The expressways save time, and their tolls are in the price. After 21:00 and on weekend mornings the crossing is fastest.
Low-cost airlines use Don Mueang, and their check-in desks close earlier than at other airports. Check your airline's rule.
Cars and payment
Three people with light bags fit the Standard Sedan at 2,299 THB. Four people with big bags need the Toyota Innova at 2,599 THB, and a group of six the Hyundai H1 at 3,999 THB. The Premium Sedan is 2,399 THB, the Fortuner 2,699 THB, the VIP Commuter for eight 3,999 THB and the Toyota Commuter for nine 3,499 THB. 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.
Cancelling is free. The only seasonal extra is 400 THB per car between 24 December and 5 January.
Questions and answers
When should I leave Ban Phe for a morning flight?
Plan for the road at 3 h 15 min, plus the boat. A morning flight needs the previous day's last boat and a night in Ban Phe.
Does the driver drop me at the right terminal?
Yes. Tell us if your flight is international or domestic, and the driver stops at the matching entrance.
Can I stop on the way?
Yes, a short stop is free.
Is there a night charge?
No. The fare is fixed per car.
What if the boat is delayed?
The driver waits at the pier. A late boat does not add a fee.
Book Ban Phe (pier to Koh Samet) to Don Mueang Airport (DMK)
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.