TOYOTA COMMUTER9–13 seats
Toyota Commuter
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿4,300/ per vehicle
KINGTOCAR · Private van with driver
Bangkok to Koh Samet Private Van to Ban Phe Pier from ฿4,300
Koh Samet is one of the closest island beach escapes from Bangkok, in Rayong province and part of the Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park. Boats to the island leave from Ban Phe, about 200 km from Bangkok or roughly 3 to 3.5 hours by road; the crossing to Na Dan pier takes around 30–40 minutes by passenger boat or 15–20 minutes by speedboat. Kingtocar runs private van charters with a driver to the Ban Phe pier entrance at one flat price from your Bangkok door or the airport: Toyota Commuter ฿4,300 or Toyota Alphard ฿9,700 per vehicle, including fuel, tolls, the driver and drinking water.
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one way · per vehicle฿4,300Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Distance~200 km
Passengers6–7 / 9–13 seats
What's includedFuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Vehicles & fares
per vehicle · one way
TOYOTA ALPHARD6–7 seats
Toyota Alphard
Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
one way฿9,700/ per vehicle
Return journeyView details
The return costs the same as the outbound: Commuter ฿4,300 · Alphard ฿9,700 per vehicle, one way (vans are based at both ends, so no empty-leg charge) · book both legs together or separately
A same-day return is about 440 km: the 12-hour package (360 km) plus 80 km of extra distance. Prices in the table already include the extra distance; time beyond 12 hours is charged as overtime.
| TimeTotal distance | Commuter9–13 seats | Alphard6–7 seats |
|---|---|---|
| 12 hours360 + 80 km | ฿9,500 | ฿21,600 |
- One-way transfers: the fare on the cards above is final, with no extra charges · the rates below apply only to full-day charters
- Extra time: Commuter ฿300/hour · Alphard ฿600/hour
- Extra distance: Commuter ฿25/km · Alphard ฿45/km
- Entrance tickets are extra · for added stops or a change of plan, we always quote the difference first
Stops & places to visit
6 · Stops & places to visit
Ban Phe piers
The departure point for Koh Samet, with passenger boats and speedboats run by several companies. Check which pier your ticket or resort uses before travelling.
Ban Phe seafood market
Dried seafood, fish sauce and Rayong souvenirs around the pier, easy to shop for on the way out or back.
Mae Ramphueng Beach
A long mainland beach within the Khao Laem Ya–Mu Ko Samet National Park; quiet and a pleasant place to wait for your boat.
Khao Laem Ya viewpoint
A lookout over the sea and Koh Samet from the mainland near Ban Phe, a short walk up. Check the park's opening hours before going.
Sai Kaew Beach, Koh Samet
The main beach near Na Dan pier, packed with hotels and restaurants. On the island, songthaews or resort transport take you onward.
Ao Wong Duean, Koh Samet
A crescent bay on the island's east coast with clear water and a calmer feel than Sai Kaew; some resorts run their own boats from Ban Phe.
Straight to the Ban Phe pier
Ban Phe has several piers run by different boat companies. Tell us the one on your resort booking or boat ticket and we drop you at its entrance, with no long walk with luggage.
One fare from Bangkok or the airport
฿4,300 for a Toyota Commuter or ฿9,700 for a Toyota Alphard per vehicle, the same from your Bangkok home, hotel, Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang, including fuel, tolls, driver and water.
Timed for your boat
Boats to Koh Samet run through the day and the last public sailing is usually in the late afternoon; we set your Bangkok pickup to reach the pier comfortably before the boat you want.
Pre-arranged return pickup
Give us your return date and boat time when booking; the return from Ban Phe costs the same as the outbound and a van is waiting when the boat docks, with no hunting for transport on a long weekend.
Real KINGTOCAR trips
Photos marked “Real photo” were taken on actual KINGTOCAR transfers and in the vehicles used for them. Passengers’ faces and personal details are blurred for privacy.
Real photoVIP van cabin · captain seats
Real photoMeeting at the airport curb · Suvarnabhumi Airport
Real photoLoading up · Bangkok
Real photoHotel drop-off · ThonglorTravel tips for this route
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Does the van cross to Koh Samet?
No, we drop you at the Ban Phe pier and you take the boat across: about 30–40 minutes by passenger boat or 15–20 minutes by speedboat. On the island, songthaews run between the beaches, or your resort can meet you at the pier.
How long from Bangkok to Ban Phe pier?
About 3 to 3.5 hours for the roughly 200 km via Motorway 7 and the Rayong road, longer on holiday weekends. Leave Bangkok early for a relaxed crossing.
Does ฿4,300 include the boat ticket?
No. ฿4,300 is the one-way Commuter charter covering fuel, tolls, driver and water. Boat tickets are bought at the pier, and the park fee, accommodation and island transport are separate.
Is a pickup from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang the same price?
Yes. Bangkok and both airports are the same origin zone: ฿4,300 in a Commuter and ฿9,700 in an Alphard. Send your flight number so we can follow your real landing time.
Which pier in Ban Phe do we need?
Ban Phe has several piers for different boat companies, and some resorts run their own boats. Check your ticket or resort, tell us when booking, and the driver drops you at that pier.
Can we book the return journey in advance?
Yes, and we recommend it, especially for long weekends. The return from Ban Phe pier to Bangkok or the airport is the same fare as the outbound: Toyota Commuter ฿4,300 or Toyota Alphard ฿9,700 per vehicle. Give us your return date and boat time and a van will be waiting when the boat docks.
How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Ban Phe pier (Koh Samet)?
Our private van taxi from Bangkok to Ban Phe pier (Koh Samet) is a fixed price per vehicle, one way: Toyota Commuter ฿4,300 (9–13 seats) or Toyota Alphard ฿9,700 (6–7 seats), including driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water — no meter and no surcharge for luggage. We drop you at the Ban Phe pier; boat tickets are paid separately. The return from Ban Phe pier (Koh Samet) costs the same.
On a full-day charter, what if we go over the time or distance?
If the van and driver stay with your group all day (same-day return or sightseeing stops), packages start at 12 hours · 360 km (Commuter ฿7,500 / Alphard ฿18,000). Extra time is ฿300 per hour for the Commuter or ฿600 per hour for the Alphard, and extra distance is ฿25/km (Commuter) or ฿45/km (Alphard). Entrance tickets are extra, and if you add stops or change plans along the way, we always tell you the price difference first. One-way transfers (Commuter ฿4,300 / Alphard ฿9,700) are a fixed fare with no extra time or distance charges. For this route a same-day return is about 440 km, so the total including extra distance is Commuter ฿9,500 / Alphard ฿21,600.
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- Mae Ramphueng Beach & Khao Laem Ya — BerryJ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
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- Sai Kaew Beach, Koh Samet — Adam · CC BY 2.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
- Ao Wong Duean, Koh Samet — Eltorodeoro · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and compressed to WebP; no semantic edits.
