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. Ko Samet deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Ko Samet

Ko Samet in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3231
1 night at 3-star hotel
Ko Samet in June
Estimated hotel price
₹ 3231
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 50 km 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 166 km 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 Bus, Virak Buntham and Saly VIP. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Ko Samet takes 515 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,919. From Siem Reap, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,003 for a journey of 676 km.

Plane

Although Ko Samet doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya (UTP), which is located 50 km 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 166 km 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 Bus, Virak Buntham and Saly VIP. From Warsaw, the bus ride to Ko Samet takes 515 km and will cost you around ₹ 2,919. From Siem Reap, the ticket costs about ₹ 3,003 for a journey of 676 km.

Airlines serving Ko Samet

Lufthansa
Good (4,607 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (929 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,446 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,595 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,280 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,546 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,928 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,124 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,480 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,718 reviews)
Finnair
Good (879 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (833 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (835 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (395 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (5,511 reviews)
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Where to stay in Ko Samet

Average rates range from around ₹ 4,336 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to ₹ 32,520 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)
₹ 10,761+
Sai Kaew Beach Resort
4 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
₹ 10,395+
Vimarn Samed Resort
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
₹ 4,262+
Samed Pavilion Resort
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
₹ 4,331+

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 ₹ 1,311 and ₹ 1,748.

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 ₹ 1,311 and ₹ 1,748.