KINGTOCAR · Private van with driver

Bangkok to Rayong Van Charter with Driver from ฿4,000

Rayong lies about 180 km southeast of Bangkok, and with Motorway 7 now running all the way to Map Ta Phut the drive usually takes 2.5 to 3 hours. Kingtocar arranges private van charters with a driver at one flat price covering fuel, tolls and the driver himself, so nothing is added at the end of the ride. Whether you are catching the Koh Samet boat at Ban Phe pier, checking into a beach hotel on Mae Ramphueng, or visiting a plant in the Map Ta Phut industrial estate, tell us the plan and we will match the vehicle to it.

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Bangkok to Rayong
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one way · per vehicle฿4,000Fuel + tolls + driver + water included
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Distance~180 km
Passengers6–7 / 9–13 seats
What's includedFuel + tolls + driver + water included

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Vehicles & fares

per vehicle · one way

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The return costs the same as the outbound: Commuter ฿4,000 · Alphard ฿9,000 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 400 km: the 12-hour package (360 km) plus 40 km of extra distance. Prices in the table already include the extra distance; time beyond 12 hours is charged as overtime.

Full-day charter with the van waiting · same-day return or sightseeing stops (per vehicle, fuel, tolls and driver included)
TimeTotal distanceCommuter9–13 seatsAlphard6–7 seats
12 hours360 + 40 km฿8,500฿19,800
  • 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 ฿600/hour · Alphard ฿1,300/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
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Toyota Alphard · 6–7 captain seats

Every Alphard has reclining leather captain seats, a quiet cabin and USB at every seat — the most comfortable ride.

Cream leather middle-row captain seats with armrests and a sunroof in a white Alphard, seen through the sliding door
Black leather middle-row captain seats in a black Alphard with blue ambient ceiling lights and drinking water
White Alphard with the front and sliding doors open, showing the driver seat, cream captain seats and ALPHARD scuff plates

Toyota Commuter VIP · 9–13 seats

VIP cabins with leather seats and LED ceilings for the whole group and its bags. Many of our Commuter VIP vans have reclining captain seats — ask for one when you book.

VIP van cabin with cream leather captain seats and gold and blue ceiling lights
VIP cabin with cream leather captain seats, a marble-look floor and a starry ceiling with blue LED lights
Cream leather VIP captain seat with a cup holder, seen from the sliding door under colourful ceiling lights
Leather captain seat in a VIP van with an illuminated LUXURY panel, a lit WELCOME step and window curtains

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How booking works — 3 steps

Chat with our team and get one all-in price per van, plus your own trip page to see the van and the driver and to talk to the driver until the trip ends.

  1. Chat with us

    On LINE @kingtocar, WhatsApp or Telegram: tell us the date, pickup, drop-off, people and bags.

  2. Pay the deposit by your trip link

    One price per van, with the driver, fuel and tolls. Pay 50% by card or PromptPay and get a receipt at once.

  3. Meet your driver

    Your trip page shows the driver, the plate and the van on a live map. At the pickup point, tap "I'm at the pickup point" and say your 4-digit code.

Why you can book with confidence

  • A company registered in Thailand, with a clear price before you pay — extras only when you ask for them and agree
  • Secure online payment, with a receipt every time
  • Cancel 3 days or more before the trip for a full deposit refund
  • Vans and drivers checked by our team, and their details shown to you before the trip

Stops & places to visit

6 · Stops & places to visit
Ban Phe Pier & Market

Ban Phe Pier & Market

The main departure point for Koh Samet. Passenger ferries take roughly 30–45 minutes, speedboats about 15. The market beside the pier sells dried seafood and local snacks.

Koh Samet

Koh Samet

Hat Sai Kaew, Ao Wong Duean and Ao Prao are the best-known beaches. A national park entrance fee is collected on the island, with different rates for Thai and foreign visitors, so bring cash.

Mae Ramphueng Beach & Khao Laem Ya

Mae Ramphueng Beach & Khao Laem Ya

A long mainland beach you can reach by road, with a headland viewpoint looking across to Koh Samet. A good option if you want the coast without taking a boat.

Nature

Tung Prong Thong, Pak Nam Prasae

A boardwalk winding through a golden-green mangrove forest in Klaeng district, about 40 km from Rayong town. The retired warship HTMS Prasae sits nearby on dry land.

Suphattra Land Fruit Farm

Suphattra Land Fruit Farm

A large orchard in Wang Chan district. From April to June it is durian, mangosteen and rambutan season, with tram tours and fruit tasting. Check opening days outside that window.

Wat Pa Pradu

Wat Pa Pradu

A historic temple in Rayong town housing a reclining Buddha that lies on its left side, unusual in Thailand. An easy stop on the way into town or on the drive home.

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Why book this route with us

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One flat price, no surprises

A Toyota Commuter for 9–13 passengers is ฿4,000 per one-way trip, and a Toyota Alphard for 6–7 passengers is ฿9,000. Fuel, expressway tolls, the driver and bottled water are all included.

Door to the Koh Samet pier

The van drops you right at Ban Phe pier, so there is no songthaew or taxi to arrange for the last stretch. Step out, buy your boat ticket and you are on the water.

Stops along the way

Restroom breaks, a seafood lunch or a fruit stand stop are all fine. Tell us where you would like to pause when you book so the schedule has room for it.

50% deposit holds the booking

A 50% deposit confirms the vehicle and driver; the balance is paid on the day of travel. One-way, same-day return and overnight charters are all available.

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Travel tips for this route

  1. Leave Bangkok before 6am or after 9:30am. Departing in the middle of the morning rush along the Bang Na–Chonburi corridor can add 40–60 minutes to the trip.
  2. Friday late afternoon heading out and Sunday afternoon coming back are the busiest windows on Motorway 7. On long weekends and Thai public holidays, allow an extra 1–1.5 hours and book the van several days ahead.
  3. Public ferries to Koh Samet generally run between 8am and 4pm. Arrive at Ban Phe later than that and you will need to charter a speedboat at extra cost, so aim to reach the pier before 3:30pm.
  4. November to February brings the calmest seas and clearest skies. April to June is Rayong's fruit season, and July to October sees rain, though Koh Samet is known for staying drier than the Andaman coast in the same months. On windy days, check sea conditions at the pier before boarding.

What's included

  • Professional driver who knows the route
  • Fuel + expressway and motorway tolls
  • Chilled water on board · child seat on request
  • Parking fees everywhere · light snacks on board
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How long does the drive from Bangkok to Rayong take?

Around 2.5 to 3 hours to Rayong town, plus another 20–30 minutes to reach Ban Phe pier. On Friday evenings and Thai long weekends, allow at least an extra hour.

What is included in the ฿4,000 price?

Fuel, expressway and motorway tolls, the driver's fee and bottled water are all covered by the flat fare. Boat tickets, national park fees, attraction entry and the driver's accommodation on overnight charters are not included, and we confirm any of those in writing before you book.

Can the van cross over to Koh Samet with us?

No, vans stay on the mainland. We drop you at Ban Phe pier and you take the ferry or a speedboat across. On the island, getting around is by local songthaew or motorbike taxi. For return trips, we simply agree a pickup time back at the pier.

Is a Bangkok–Rayong day trip realistic, and can we stop along the way?

A same-day return works well for mainland spots such as Mae Ramphueng Beach or Ban Phe, leaving Bangkok around 6am and starting back by late afternoon. Stops are welcome; just list them when booking. If Koh Samet is the goal, one overnight makes the trip far more relaxed.

How are overnight trips priced and how do I book?

The ฿4,000 fare covers one direction. For overnight stays you can either have the van return and come back on your pickup day, or keep the van and driver with you throughout, which is quoted by the number of days and the itinerary. Message LINE @kingtocar or call 084-709-3719 with your dates and group size, then a 50% deposit secures the booking.

How much is a taxi from Bangkok to Rayong?

Our private van taxi from Bangkok to Rayong is a fixed price per vehicle, one way: Toyota Commuter ฿4,000 (9–13 seats) or Toyota Alphard ฿9,000 (6–7 seats), including driver, fuel, tolls and drinking water — no meter and no surcharge for luggage. Pickup from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang airport is the same fare. The return from Rayong 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 ฿600 per hour for the Commuter or ฿1,300 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 ฿4,000 / Alphard ฿9,000) are a fixed fare with no extra time or distance charges. For this route a same-day return is about 400 km, so the total including extra distance is Commuter ฿8,500 / Alphard ฿19,800.

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