Pattaya to Koh Samet
private transfer

⏱ ~1.5 hrs to Ban Phe pier 📍 110 km door-to-pier
4.7/5 traveller reviews 🗓 Trusted since 2010 ✓ No prepayment ↺ Free cancellation
The route

The Pattaya to Koh Samet transfer is a short private door-to-pier drive along the eastern seaboard to Ban Phe — the mainland pier near Rayong where ferries and speedboats depart for the island. Your driver collects you from your Pattaya hotel and takes you straight to the pier; the onward boat to Koh Samet is bought separately at Ban Phe and is not included in the transfer price. Because Ban Phe is barely an hour and a half from Pattaya, it is one of the easiest island hops on the coast — a fixed-price car simply removes the guesswork of reaching the pier in time for your boat.

What the journey looks like
1
10:00 · PICKUP

Meet at your Pattaya hotel

Driver collects you from your hotel door and helps with luggage.

2
10:00–11:30 · ROAD

Pattaya → Ban Phe

Comfortable coastal drive to the pier with a rest stop on request.

3
~11:30 · PIER

Ban Phe pier

Dropped at Ban Phe pier for your onward boat. Ferry / speedboat tickets are bought here and are not included.

Why book with us
Pay at pickupNo deposit, no card upfront — you pay when you’re picked up, not at the destination.
One all-in priceFuel and tolls — all included. No extra charges on the day.
Named driversDriver name & contact before the trip.
We wait for delaysFlight tracked, no surge for late arrivals.

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What travellers say

Reviews from real travellers

4.7/5 from genuine traveller reviews

  • We came back from Koh Chang today. Everything was organised perfectly, and well in advance — we booked our tickets back in August. They reserved a good hotel at a reasonable price, arranged a private transfer both ways, and booked a hotel near Bangkok airport for our last night. Everything was absolutely precise, honest and high quality — you couldn’t plan it any better. Of course we couldn’t skip the elephant bathing again (our 5th time on Koh Chang). The full-day car tour around the island was a highlight — even places we already knew came alive with new information, and we discovered a couple of brand-new spots. This company is a model of reliability and precision, and you can trust it completely. If we’re lucky we’ll come back to them next trip.

    Alex Koh Chang — transfers, hotel & island tour

  • I came to this company for help booking hotels and transfers, holidaying on Koh Chang and Koh Kood. They helped me book the hotels I’d chosen through Agoda — I sent the money and they paid the hotels in baht, which was very convenient. I ordered three transfers: Pattaya–Koh Chang, Koh Chang–Koh Kood and Koh Kood–Pattaya. All of them went without a hitch. I also took two tours — jungle trekking and a five-islands trip. I had a wonderful time. Thank you so much!

    Julia Pattaya · Koh Chang · Koh Kood transfers + tours

  • We’re holidaying on Koh Chang as a family — two adults and children aged 16 and 7. We took the “swimming with elephants” tour. Everything went brilliantly, thank you so much! We washed the elephants and got a good soaking ourselves in the process.

    Tanya Koh Chang — family, elephant-bathing tour

  • Very happy with the team’s work — always glad to help and point you to the right contact, always ready to assist. We booked a transfer from Pattaya to Koh Chang. We ordered the car late in the evening, and early the next morning the driver was already waiting at the hotel. On the way he helped us find an ATM to withdraw cash. A very comfortable trip — I recommend them 100%.

    Natalie Pattaya → Koh Chang transfer

  • We’ve used this service for many years and this year was no exception. Our trip was complicated: a big family (8 people, including a 10-month-old baby), staying on different islands, with family members arriving and leaving at different times and from different cities. We were quite a handful, but the team handled it brilliantly. They booked hotels (Bangkok, Koh Chang, Koh Kood), eight transfer routes and car hire. Everything was on time, with no glitches, and they were always in touch and supported us with any question. Without them our holiday wouldn’t have been so wonderful.

    Lana Bangkok, Koh Chang & Koh Kood — family of 8, eight transfers

  • A deep bow and huge thanks to the whole team! A couple of weeks ago we came back from Thailand happy, tanned and cheerful, and all of it thanks to their smooth work. The transfer and all the excursions were organised precisely, flawlessly and punctually. 10 out of 10 — professionals at the highest level. We’ll definitely come back, and only to you!

    Tania Koh Chang — transfers & excursions

  • A big hello and a deep bow to the team! A couple of weeks ago our family came back from Koh Chang — tanned, cheerful and happy, with a mass of unforgettable memories, all thanks to precise, flawless, Swiss-watch work. Everything, including the transfer and all the excursions, was done to the highest standard. 10 out of 10! Thanks to you our holiday was magical. We’ll definitely be back.

    Anna Koh Chang — family, transfers & excursions

  • My thanks to the company’s staff — you do everything professionally. They booked hotels in Bangkok and on Koh Chang and arranged the transfers. Everything was first-class. Prosperity and success to you in everything!

    Vera Bangkok & Koh Chang — hotels & transfers

  • Thank you for the beautifully organised transfers for my parents, who don’t speak any foreign languages and were in Bangkok for the first time. The 5-hour journey flew by for them — the driver suggested making two stops himself. I’ll definitely use them again and recommend them to friends.

    Elena Bangkok airport transfer for elderly parents

  • We’re deeply grateful for the support and help in organising our trip. The transfer was beyond praise — everything was arranged clearly and smoothly, with detailed instructions provided. With best wishes.

    Nina Transfer & trip planning
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Questions travellers ask
Is the ferry to the island included?
No. The transfer covers the private drive from Pattaya to Ban Phe pier only. The ferry or speedboat across to Koh Samet is bought separately at the pier — they run frequently through the day and the crossing takes around 30–40 minutes.
How long is the drive from Pattaya?
About 1.5 hours to Ban Phe pier, traffic permitting — Pattaya and Ban Phe sit on the same eastern seaboard, so there is no need to double back through Bangkok.
Where exactly does the driver drop me?
At Ban Phe pier, the main departure point for Koh Samet boats. From there you buy your ferry or speedboat ticket and cross to the island.
How much is the island boat, and where do I buy the ticket?
The island boat is paid separately — we deliberately keep it out of the transfer price so you are never double-charged. Koh Samet has several boat types, from a cheap shared wooden ferry up to faster speedboats, so the fare varies — budget roughly 100–400 ฿ per person each way depending on which boat you take and the time of day. Tickets are sold at Ban Phe pier, and hotel receptions on the island can arrange the return.
Do I pay in advance?
No — payment for the transfer is to the driver on the day.
How do I book a transfer?
Send your date, time, route, number of passengers and luggage by WhatsApp or email. We reply with a written confirmation naming your driver — usually within a couple of hours.
Which payment methods do you accept?
You pay the driver directly on the day, in cash (Thai baht preferred). No card details, deposit or prepayment are needed to reserve.
Can you provide a child or baby seat?
Yes. Baby and booster seats are available on request for a small add-on per seat — just tell us your children’s ages when you book. Child seats aren’t required by Thai law, so it’s entirely your choice; we’re glad to fit them if you’d like the extra peace of mind.
How much luggage can I bring?
Each vehicle class has a luggage limit tied to its passenger count. Tell us your bag count when booking and we assign the right vehicle — a sedan suits a couple with standard cases; larger groups take an SUV, minivan or minibus.
Will I get the exact vehicle model I booked?
You always get at least the class you booked — and sometimes better. When it suits our schedule we may send a larger or higher-class vehicle (for example a minivan or minibus in place of a sedan) at no extra charge and without prior notice. You are never downgraded, and the price never changes.
Can I change or cancel my booking?
Yes. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pickup; within 24 hours a 20% fee applies, because by then your driver has set the day aside and turned down other work. In all honesty this runs on trust — nothing is prepaid, so the fee is a matter of good faith, not something we chase. If a driver has held the day for you, we simply ask that you do right by them. Delays or emergencies beyond your control are always penalty-free — just message us as early as you can. A no-show — no one at the pickup and no word from you — is charged 100% of the fare.
Do the drivers speak English?
Our drivers handle the essentials in English, and our booking team communicates fully in English, French and German before and during your trip.
Is the price per vehicle or per person?
The quoted price is per vehicle, not per person — the whole car is yours. It already includes tolls and, on island routes, the vehicle-ferry ticket.
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