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What is the best bus service from Bangkok to Koh Samet that goes directly?

David *******
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Any Bus experts here. So far I’ve got the bus twice from BKK Ekkamai to Koh Samet (Ban Phe). Google maps show a route that takes 2.5hrs. Both times the buses stray miles off that route and take 3.5 hrs. Does anyone know a bus service (not a taxi) that goes directly please .
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User inquires about reliable bus services from Bangkok Ekkamai to Koh Samet (Ban Phe) that offer a direct route, as previous journeys took longer than expected. Community members share insights and recommendations, mentioning that official schedules may not reflect true travel times, and express transportation might involve unexpected stops. Suggestions include asking for express buses, considering different bus companies like Cherdchai Tours and Nakhonchaisi Air, and using minivans from Rayong for quicker transit.
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James **************
James **************
If you get a minivan which is shit, itll be slower bcos they go right through chonburi and sattjahip
James **************
James **************
It should take about 3 hours in my experience...
James **************
James **************
That's the route. Big bus Ekkamai to ban Phe.
Stephen ***********
Stephen ***********
The bus stops for a break so people can get off for the toilet etc
David *******
David *******
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Luc ************
Luc ************
David *******
David *******
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Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
ask for your money back
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Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
TIT . who still believe that if your app says 2hours 15minutes .it's gonna be 2'15

travel takes the time it takes . is one hour so important ? you're on a buziness trip where you meet huge big partners ? or you're traveling for fun ???
Matteo ***********
Matteo ***********
It will never take 2.5 hours and I'm pretty sure there is no direct. The best is to get to Rayong city bus station Terminal 1 (not terminal 2) and then get one of those small 2 benches open cheap buses (xong-tail) which takes you to ban-phe pier in max 30 minutes.

It's s going to take 3 hours, all together.
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
Busses has to service as many towns and villages as possibel in the area, thats why they not always go the direct way, as anywhere else in the world.
David *******
David *******
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@Henrik ****
yes. But when you buy the tickets from Ekkamai bus station they tell you it’s direct, they usually say 3. Or 3.5 hours. Which is about right but there is a 2.5 hr route they never take
Henrik *****
Henrik *****
When no need to change busses on the way, it is considered to be direct.
Steve *******
Steve *******
“Directly” does not mean the same thing in Thailand that it means in much of the world
David *******
David *******
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@Steve ******
yes true. They always drop and pick up random people.
Stephen ********
Stephen ********
thats a bus for you, you probably can find a mini bus that goes quicker
Alan ******
Alan ******
Experts on buses, ????? R u kidding, those guys r experts on every single subject known to mankind,
Nick ********
Nick ********
Cherdchai tours. There is an app.
David *******
David *******
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@Nick *******
thx Nick
Dylan *********
Dylan *********
Busses are allowed to drive only 80 km per hour compared to cars 120 km. That's why Google maps messes up.
Mark ********
Mark ********
@Dylan ********
When driving in Thailand i have regularly had buses try to push me off the road when i have been doing 120 KPH😂😂
David ******
David ******
Here are the bus options and time table. Subject to terrain and mode of transportation -
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A car will take less time than a bus.
David *******
David *******
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@David *****
thx David this is just an reseller/agent No route info
Carlos *********
Carlos *********
When buying a ticket, ask for express to the desired city. Only a suggestion
Gary **********
Gary **********
Following ..as I would like to know how to get there
David *******
David *******
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@Gary *********
buy ticket at Ekkamai bus station in advance or on the day. Big bus 180b. Smaller bus 200b. Big bus has a toilet. At Ban phe find ferry pier 50b ferry 30 mins or speedboat 15 mins
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one way 400b return (varies on where you buy it) Nuanthip pier seems the nicest and most organised pier. Although there are 2 or 3. If you know when you are coming back buy a return ticket for the bus and the speedboat and then you will be told where to go for the return boat/bus because otherwise you may end up in a different pier for your bus back. (From experience). You can buy bus ticket back to Bkk from Nuanthip pier to Ekkamai. Also some buses go to mo chit. So be careful.
Gary **********
Gary **********
@David ******
Thank you for the information

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