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Rayong
↳ Koh Sametby bus.

Bus services from Rayong to Koh Samet are listed on 12Go, where you can compare operators, departure times and prices for your date. Koh Samet is an island, so this journey combines road travel with a boat crossing; the two places are about 23 km apart in a straight line.

Includes a boat
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Map is illustrative: straight lines show connections, not the road taken. Outlines: Natural Earth.

THE SHORT VERSION

Rayong to Koh Samet at a glance.

From
Rayong ระยอง
To
Koh Samet เกาะเสม็ด
Straight line
23 km

THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Right place. Right bus. Better start.

1

Leaving Rayong

Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.

2

Arriving in Koh Samet

Songthaews meet the boats and run to the beaches.

  • Na Dan Pier
    The island's main arrival pier.
Koh Samet
Koh Samet. Photo: Bjørn Erik Pedersen, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
3

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.

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Good to know in Koh Samet
  • There's a national park entry fee on arrival.

KEEP GOING

From Koh Samet, the road continues.

All buses from and to Koh Samet

This trip includes a boat crossing. For ferry routes and timetables, see our sister site FerryConnect.

Other ways to reach Koh Samet

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GOOD QUESTIONS

Before you take your seat.

How long does the bus from Rayong to Koh Samet take?+

Journey times depend on the service and any boat connection. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.

Where does the bus leave from in Rayong?+

It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.

Is there a bus back from Koh Samet to Rayong?+

Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Koh Samet to Rayong guide.

Where does the bus from Rayong arrive in Koh Samet?+

It depends on the operator. In Koh Samet, services use Na Dan Pier. Songthaews meet the boats and run to the beaches.

How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Koh Samet?+

Songthaews meet the boats and run to the beaches.

What kind of bus runs from Rayong to Koh Samet?+

Tickets to Koh Samet usually combine a bus or van with a boat. The vehicle type, seat style and boat connection are shown for each departure on 12Go.

Can I book the Rayong to Koh Samet 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 Koh Samet by bus?+

Direct buses from Koh Samet include Ban Phe, Bangkok, Pattaya, Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). See all connections on our Koh Samet bus page.

Does the trip to Koh Samet include a ferry?+

Yes, Koh Samet is an island, so the journey includes a boat crossing. Check whether your ticket covers the boat and the transfer from the pier, and allow for weather delays.

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.

12Go: Rayong to Koh Samet bus route listing ↗Wikivoyage: Ko Samet (Get in) ↗How BusConnects uses sources →