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Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet ferry
8 ferry departures are listed from Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet on Thursday 5 November, between 08:00 and 09:40, run by Phittinin Transport, Koh Kaew Phitsadan, KKP Transport and Nuanthip and 2 more. The fastest takes 10 min; operators publish 10m – 1h. Boats leave from Nuanthip Pier, Ban Phe and arrive at Na Dan Pier, Koh Samet.
- Fastest 10 min
- 8 departures listed
- 6 operators
- From €2.07
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 7 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 → 08:15 | EarliestPhittinin Transport Ban Phe Municipality Pier → Nadan Pier | 15 min | €5.30 | Book |
| 08:30 → 08:40 | FastestKoh Kaew Phitsadan Ban Phe Ferry counter → Nadan pier | 10 min | €5.43 | Book |
| 08:30 → 08:45 | KKP Transport Nuanthip Pier → Nadan Pier | 15 min | €6.09 | Book |
| 09:00 → 09:50 | CheapestNuanthip Nuanthip Pier Ferry → Nadan Pier Koh Samet | 50 min | €2.07 | Book |
| 09:00 → 09:40 | KKP Transport Nuanthip Pier → Nadan Pier | 40 min | €2.91 | Book |
| 09:00 → 09:15 | PN Group PN Group 2017 → Nadan Pier | 15 min | €5.03 | Book |
| 09:30 → 09:45 | D One Tour Ban Phe Pier → Nadan Pier | 15 min | €3.97 | Book |
| 09:40 → 10:00 | Last boatNuanthip Nuanthip Pier Ferry → Nadan Pier Koh Samet | 20 min | €5.85 | Book |
Operator timetable
Daily: Nuanthip Big Boat every hour from Ban Phe 09:00–16:00 (6 returns from Na Dan); shared speedboats 08:00–19:00, with White Shark’s 5 scheduled rounds each way
- Nuanthip Big Boat from Ban Phe: hourly 09:00–16:00
- Nuanthip Big Boat from Na Dan: 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00
- Nuanthip shared speedboat from Ban Phe 08:00–19:00; from Na Dan 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00
- White Shark speedboat from Ban Phe: 08:30, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00; from Koh Samet 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00
Source: Nuanthip Pier timetable image on its official Facebook page (operator Facebook page); White Shark Speed Boat website, checked 4 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Nuanthip Pier, Ban Phe, Rayong |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Na Dan Pier, Koh Samet, Rayong |
| Crossing time | 10m – 1h (fastest listed: 10 min) |
| Distance | About 3.5 nautical miles (6 km) |
| Operators | Nuanthip Pier (45m – 1h (Big Boat); speedboat about 10–15m), White Shark Speed Boat (About 10–15m) |
| Boats | Big Boat (wooden passenger boat), Shared speedboat, Speedboat |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Several piers in Ban Phe sell Koh Samet boats (TAT names the municipal pier and Nuanthip Pier; speedboat companies such as White Shark have their own piers), so buy a return with the pier you will come back with.
- Nuanthip Pier says its sailing times may change; book or confirm through its Facebook page or LINE account.
- Budget for the national park entry fee as well as the boat: 200 THB per foreign adult, 100 THB per child (Department of National Parks).
- White Shark’s scheduled speedboats are about 10 minutes and leave Ban Phe at 08:30, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00; the last back from Koh Samet is at 17:00.
Getting to and from the pier
- Green songthaew pick-ups wait at Na Dan Pier and run to the beaches as far as Ao Pakarang at the southern end; fares depend on distance (TAT)
- Motorcycles can be rented on the island (TAT)
- Nuanthip Pier and White Shark both offer car parking at Ban Phe for passengers
Return trip: From Na Dan Pier the Nuanthip Big Boat leaves at 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00, and shared speedboats at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. White Shark’s speedboats leave Koh Samet at the same five times.
Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet?
Operators publish 10m – 1h for Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 10 min to 50 min, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 3.5 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet?
8 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 08:00 and the last at 09:40 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Daily: Nuanthip Big Boat every hour from Ban Phe 09:00–16:00 (6 returns from Na Dan); shared speedboats 08:00–19:00, with White Shark’s 5 scheduled rounds each way. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Nuanthip Pier, Ban Phe; boats arrive at Na Dan Pier, Koh Samet. Some operators use other piers: Ban Phe Municipality Pier, Ban Phe Ferry counter, Nuanthip Pier, Nuanthip Pier Ferry and PN Group 2017. Your ticket names the pier. Green songthaew pick-ups wait at Na Dan Pier and run to the beaches as far as Ao Pakarang at the southern end; fares depend on distance (TAT).
How much is the ferry from Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €2.07 to €6.09 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet?
Phittinin Transport, Koh Kaew Phitsadan, KKP Transport, Nuanthip, PN Group, D One Tour, Nuanthip Pier and White Shark Speed Boat. Nuanthip Pier: Big Boat (wooden passenger boat), Shared speedboat; White Shark Speed Boat: Speedboat.
Does the Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. Car ferries to Koh Chang and boats to Koh Samet and Koh Larn run all year. Speedboats between Koh Chang, Koh Wai, Koh Mak and Koh Kood are mostly high-season services, roughly November to May.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Rayong (Ban Phe) to Koh Samet?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Samet to Rayong (Ban Phe)?
From Na Dan Pier the Nuanthip Big Boat leaves at 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00, and shared speedboats at 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:00. White Shark’s speedboats leave Koh Samet at the same five times.
How long is the boat from Ban Phe to Koh Samet?
The slow boat takes 45–60 minutes and a speedboat about 10–15 minutes, according to White Shark Speed Boat’s website. Both land at Na Dan Pier on the north coast of Koh Samet unless you charter a speedboat to a beach.
What time is the first and last boat to Koh Samet?
Nuanthip Pier’s Big Boat leaves Ban Phe every hour from 09:00 to 16:00, and its shared speedboats run from 08:00 to 19:00. From Na Dan the last Big Boat and the last scheduled speedboat back are at 17:00 (timetable posted July 2026). The pier notes that times may change.
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- facebook.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Operator Facebook page (ท่าเรือนวลทิพย์ เกาะเสม็ด): timetable image "Ban Phe – Koh Samet passenger boats, Na Dan Pier" posted July 2026. Big Boat: from Ban Phe 09:00–16:00, every hour; from Na Dan 09:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00. Speed Boat: from Ban Phe 08:00–19:00; from Na Dan 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00. Fares: slow boat 120 THB return, speedboat 300 THB return; note that times may change.
- facebook.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Operator Facebook page intro and posts (Sep 2026): Big Boat 70 THB one way, 120 THB return; shared speedboat 300 THB return; shared speedboats also go to Ao Wong Duan (reply to a visitor, Aug 2026); address 95/6 Moo 2, Phe, Mueang Rayong 21160; tel. 038-651508, 090-9028298; LINE Official account.
- yellowpages.co.th, checked 2 Nov 2026: White Shark Speed Boat Pier landing page on Yellow Pages (yellowpages.co.th/lp/whiteshark), re-read 2 Nov 2026: rounds from Ban Phe 08:30, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00 and from Koh Samet 09:00, 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 17:00, daily; about 10 minutes; car parking near the pier; single tickets and charters.
- yellowpages.co.th, checked 4 Oct 2026: White Shark service page: "a speedboat takes only 10–15 minutes, while a slow boat may take 45–60 minutes"; same five rounds each way.
- thai.tourismthailand.org, checked 4 Oct 2026: Government source (TAT): Koh Samet is about 6.5 km off Ban Phe; boats from Ban Phe Municipal Pier and Nuanthip Pier; ordinary boat 70 THB one way / 120 THB return, speedboat 200 THB one way / 350 THB return; green songthaews from Na Dan Pier to the beaches.
- news.dnp.go.th, checked 2 Nov 2026: Department of National Parks: national park entry fees under the regulation in force from 7 June 2022. Group 2 (55 parks, including Khao Laem Ya – Mu Ko Samet, Rayong): Thai visitors adult 40 THB, child 20 THB; foreign visitors adult 200 THB, child 100 THB.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Speedboats moored in a turquoise bay on Koh Samet, seen through trees from the rocky shore (kishjar? from Moscow, Russia, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0).
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