Ko Samet travel guide

Ko Samet Tourism | Ko Samet Guide

You're Going to Love Ko Samet

Ko Samet is a must-see destination in Rayong, Thailand. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Ko Samet to see all of its attractions.

When to visit Ko Samet

Ko Samet in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3977
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Samet in October
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3977
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Ko Samet

Plane

Although Ko Samet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 31 miles from Ko Samet. Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya is the most popular, with regular flights from ANA, Thai Airways, EVA Air and other airlines departing from India.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Samet is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 103 miles from Ko Samet. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ko Samet, including Saly VIP, Virak Buntham and LimoBus. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Ko Samet takes 452 miles and will cost you around ₹ 3,005. From Krong Preah Sihanouk, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,423 for a journey of 765 miles.

Plane

Although Ko Samet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 31 miles from Ko Samet. Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya is the most popular, with regular flights from ANA, Thai Airways, EVA Air and other airlines departing from India.

Car

Another option to get to Ko Samet is to pick up a car hire from Bangkok, which is about 103 miles from Ko Samet. You’ll find branches of Hertz and Drive Car Rental, among others, in Bangkok.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Ko Samet, including Saly VIP, Virak Buntham and LimoBus. From Siem Reap, the bus ride to Ko Samet takes 452 miles and will cost you around ₹ 3,005. From Krong Preah Sihanouk, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,423 for a journey of 765 miles.

Airlines serving Ko Samet

Lufthansa
Good (4,671 reviews)
KLM
Good (858 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,498 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,609 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,301 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,561 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (477 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,128 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,481 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,800 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (831 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,591 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (400 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Samet

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,311 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 32,614 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include I-Talay Zone Sea and The Lost Resort.

Where to stay in popular areas of Ko Samet

Most booked hotels in Ko Samet

Ao Prao Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
₹ 11,255+
Sai Kaew Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,518+
Samed Pavilion Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 4,257+

Hiring a car in Ko Samet

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Ko Samet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,312 and ₹ 1,750.

Expect to pay ₹ 109 per litre in Ko Samet (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between ₹ 1,312 and ₹ 1,750.