THE SHORT VERSION
Bangkok to Ban Phe at a glance.
- From
- Bangkok กรุงเทพมหานคร
- To
- Ban Phe บ้านเพ
- Road distance
- About 203 km
- Straight line
- 161 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~2 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Ban Phe to Bangkok →
THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Bangkok
Bangkok is Thailand's capital and its main long-distance bus hub, with separate terminals for the north and north-east, the east, and the south. International buses to Cambodia and Laos also start here.
- Mo Chit (Northern) Bus Terminal
Routes to the north and north-east, and many international buses. - Ekkamai (Eastern) Bus Terminal
Routes to the east coast, such as Pattaya and Trat. - Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai)
Routes to the south and west.
Arriving in Ban Phe
Several piers sit close together. Check which one your boat uses.
- Ban Phe piers
Ferries and speedboats to Koh Samet.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Pay the Koh Samet national park fee on arrival on the island.
KEEP GOING
From Ban Phe, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Ban Phe
More buses from Bangkok
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GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Bangkok from Ban Phe by road?+
About 203 km by road (161 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Bangkok to Ban Phe take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 2 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Bangkok?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Bangkok include Mo Chit (Northern) Bus Terminal, Ekkamai (Eastern) Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai), and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Ban Phe to Bangkok?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Ban Phe to Bangkok guide.
Where does the bus from Bangkok arrive in Ban Phe?+
It depends on the operator. In Ban Phe, services use Ban Phe piers. Several piers sit close together. Check which one your boat uses.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Ban Phe?+
Several piers sit close together. Check which one your boat uses.
What kind of bus runs from Bangkok to Ban Phe?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Bangkok to Ban Phe bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Ban Phe by bus?+
Direct buses from Ban Phe include Pattaya, Koh Samet, Rayong, Chanthaburi, Samut Prakan. See all connections on our Ban Phe bus page.
FOLLOW THE INFORMATION
Clear sources. Better decisions.
Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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