Koh Samet ferry · Ban Phe, Rayong
Ban Phe Pier Taxi for Koh Samet
Suvarnabhumi to the pier ฿2,000. Pattaya ฿1,000. U-Tapao ฿1,100. Per car, tolls included.
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- Tolls included
- Pay the driver in cash
- Free cancellation up to 24 h
- 60 min free airport wait
Getting to Koh Samet
Pier to island in three steps
We drive you to the pier. The boat is the last short hop.
By car to Ban Phe
Door to pier at one fixed price. Suvarnabhumi is about 200 km away, 2.5–3 hours. U-Tapao is about an hour. Pattaya is about 80 km.
Ticket at the pier
Ban Phe has several piers close together on the seaside road. Ferry and speedboat tickets are sold at the pier on the day.
Over to Koh Samet
About 40 minutes by ferry, about 10 by speedboat. Most boats land at Na Dan Pier.
Boats are not part of the taxi fare: Smile Taxi Service does not run boats. Koh Samet is a national park and charges its own entry fee.
Coming back? Pick “From the pier”, name the pier and choose a time. Pier → Suvarnabhumi · ฿2,000
Fixed fares
Fares to and from Ban Phe Pier
Per car, one way, tolls included. Each direction has its own fare. Tap a price to book that car, or a ride to see its details.
In every fare
- Expressway tolls
- 60 minutes free waiting at airport pickups
- Your flight checked by a person, so a late landing moves the pickup
- Free Thailand eSIM with an airport pickup: 1 GB for 7 days, link sent after you book (one per customer)
On request
- Child seat, ฿300
- Name sign at the arrivals exit, ฿100
- An English-speaking driver, depending on availability
- Bangkok pickups or drop-offs west of the Chao Phraya (Thonburi side): ฿100–200
Not in the fare
- Ferry and speedboat tickets
- Koh Samet national-park entry fee
- Extra stops and detours (quoted by message)
Rayong town
Rayong town and Mae Ramphueng beach
One fixed fare covers Rayong town and Mae Ramphueng beach. Per car, one way, tolls included. Heading for Koh Samet? Pick Ban Phe Pier: the boats leave from there.
| Ride | Sedan | SUV | Van |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)about 150 km | |||
| to Rayong: Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Rayong | ฿2,100 | ฿2,300 | ฿2,900 |
| from Rayong: Rayong to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) | ฿2,100 | ฿2,300 | ฿2,900 |
| Don Mueang Airport (DMK)about 185 km | |||
| to Rayong: Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Rayong | ฿2,600 | ฿3,000 | ฿3,500 |
| from Rayong: Rayong to Don Mueang Airport (DMK) | ฿2,600 | ฿3,000 | ฿3,500 |
| Bangkok cityabout 180 km | |||
| to Rayong: Bangkok city to Rayong | ฿2,200 | ฿2,500 | ฿3,100 |
| from Rayong: Rayong to Bangkok city | ฿2,200 | ฿2,500 | ฿3,100 |
| Pattayaabout 60 km | |||
| to Rayong: Pattaya to Rayong | ฿1,200 | ฿1,400 | ฿1,700 |
| from Rayong: Rayong to Pattaya | ฿1,200 | ฿1,400 | ฿1,700 |
| U-Tapao Airport (UTP)about 45 km | |||
| to Rayong: U-Tapao Airport (UTP) to Rayong | ฿1,000 | ฿1,200 | ฿1,400 |
| from Rayong: Rayong to U-Tapao Airport (UTP) | ฿1,000 | ฿1,200 | ฿1,400 |
| Koh Chang ferry pierabout 190 km | |||
| to Rayong: Koh Chang ferry pier to Rayong | ฿3,000 | ฿3,500 | ฿4,000 |
| from Rayong: Rayong to Koh Chang ferry pier | ฿3,000 | ฿3,500 | ฿4,000 |
On to Koh Chang
Ban Phe → Koh Chang ferry pier
About 180–185 km on Highway 3 through Chanthaburi, 2.5–3 hours. The fare ends at the Ao Thammachat ferry pier at Laem Ngop (Trat). The car does not cross: you board the ferry on foot, and the ferry ticket is not included.
On to Koh Kood
Ban Phe → Laem Sok Pier
About 190 km through Chanthaburi and Trat. The fare ends at Laem Sok Pier in Trat, where the boats to Koh Kood leave. The car does not cross: you board the boat on foot, and the boat ticket is not included.
Cars
Pick the car for your group and bags
Prices are per car, not per person, and every fare includes tolls.
Sedan
up to 3 people · 2 suitcases
Toyota Camry or similar
from ฿1,000
SUV
up to 5 people · 4 suitcases
Toyota Fortuner or similar
from ฿1,200
Van
up to 7 people · 5 suitcases
Toyota Commuter or similar
from ฿1,400
How it works
Three steps, nothing paid up front
- Choose the ride and the carThe price you see is the price you pay.
- We confirm on WhatsApp or emailGive us your WhatsApp number when you book.
- Pay the driver at the endCash in Thai baht. Paying by card? Ask our customer service for a payment link (a link fee may apply).
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- Book in a few tapsPick your route and car on one page, or just ask our AI assistant.
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FAQ
Ban Phe pier taxi questions
How much is a taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Ban Phe Pier?
฿2,000 by sedan, ฿2,300 by SUV and ฿2,800 by van — per car, one way, tolls included. The drive is about 200 km, 2.5–3 hours.
Is the boat to Koh Samet included?
No. The fare takes you to the pier. Ferry and speedboat tickets are sold at the pier on the day, and Smile Taxi Service does not run boats.
Which pier does the driver take me to?
Ban Phe has several piers close together on the seaside road. Write the pier your boat leaves from in the drop-off address and the driver stops there.
How long is the boat to Koh Samet?
About 40 minutes by ferry and about 10 minutes by speedboat. Most boats land at Na Dan Pier. Koh Samet is a national park with its own entry fee, paid separately.
Can you pick me up at the pier when I come back?
Yes. Choose “From the pier” and give the pier and a pickup time. By sedan, Ban Phe Pier to Suvarnabhumi is ฿2,000, to Bangkok ฿2,100 and to Pattaya ฿1,000.
Does the taxi go onto Koh Chang?
No. “Koh Chang” in our fares is the Ao Thammachat ferry pier at Laem Ngop (Trat). You board the ferry on foot; the ferry ticket is not included.
Can I go on to Koh Kood?
Yes, to Laem Sok Pier in Trat, where the boats to Koh Kood leave: from Ban Phe Pier ฿2,800 by sedan, ฿3,300 by SUV and ฿3,800 by van. The boat ticket is not included.
Do you also drive to Rayong town?
Yes. Rayong town and Mae Ramphueng beach have their own fixed fares, for example by sedan ฿2,100 from Suvarnabhumi, ฿2,200 from Bangkok and ฿1,200 from Pattaya. Choose “Rayong” at the top of the booking form. The boats to Koh Samet leave from Ban Phe Pier, not from the town.
How do I pay?
In Thai baht cash to the driver at the end of the ride. Nothing is charged when you book and there is no deposit. Card payment: if you need it, ask our customer service team and we'll send you a payment link (an extra fee for creating and handling the payment link may apply).
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Yes. Cancellations and changes are free up to 24 hours before pickup; after that the fee is 25% (less than 24 h), 35% (less than 12 h) or 50% (less than 2 h) of the price, and 100% for a no-show — also when you pay the driver in cash. We charge the fee by payment link. A new hotel or address in the same area, a flight number or the number of passengers can be changed free of charge. Message us on WhatsApp to cancel or change.
Is the price per person?
No, per car: up to 3 people in a sedan, 5 in an SUV and 7 in a van.
What if my flight lands late?
Give your flight number when you book. A person checks your flight before the driver sets off, and the first 60 minutes of waiting at the airport are free.
Heading for the Koh Samet boats?
Book the ride now. Pay the driver when you get there.