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Rayong Province, despite the beaches and proximity to Bangkok, has long been unknown to foreigners. The tourism industry did not develop, because agricultural production and fishing are historically concentrated here. The proximity of gigantic Bangkok and the road of Pattaya led to the specialization of the province as the main supplier of food for these areas of Thailand.

IN last years tourists in search of new places sometimes call in Rayong, and foreigners buy real estate. By the standards of Thailand, it is inexpensive here, and there are attractions.

How to get there

Rayong is conveniently located in the eastern part of Thailand on the coast Gulf of Thailand. In the west and north, the province borders on Chonburi, that is, it is located nearby (58 km). It is also close to Bangkok - 183 km. By car or bus from Rayong, you can easily get to the central cities of Thailand.

There is no airport in Rayong. The nearest one is (33 km from Rayong). Regular and regular flights land in Utapao charter flights from Russia and other countries. Minibuses run from the airport to Rayong.

There is no direct flight from Bangkok to Utapao. With a transfer in Phuket, a flight with Bangkok Airway companies will cost $175. Therefore, from the capital to Rayong is usually taken by bus. They depart from the Ekkamai bus station every hour or even more often. The route passes through Pattaya. Travel time - about 3 hours. Ticket price - from $10.

The aquarium operates at the Marine Research Center. Yes, Thailand is not only beaches and entertainment, but also quite serious institutions. The main task of the Center is to study the underwater ecosystem in its natural form. The tourist component exists as an addition to the research.

Of particular interest to visitors is the aquarium with a through tunnel. Tropical fish, shellfish, crabs, cuttlefish swim in it. Turtles live in open water sea ​​stars, marine flora is widely represented.

There is also a museum of the sea, which exhibits not only living, but also extinct, Marine life. A separate exposition is devoted to fishing as a traditional occupation of the people of Thailand. Location: Ban Phe fishing village in Mueang metropolitan area - 40 km from Rayong city. The aquarium is open: 10.00 - 16.00, except Monday and Tuesday.

parks

Traditionally natural parks and gardens are the main attractions of Thailand.

Khao Chamao National Park - Khao Wong

The park is located in the eastern part of Rayong and borders the province of Chanthaburi. It is a mountainous landscape covered tropical forest. There are 2 trails in the park: one is two-kilometer, the second is three-kilometer. Both on the one and on the other there are waterfalls, rapids, several dozen limestone caves. The rainy season is the most interesting here. If you are in Thailand in March or April, then this is a good reason to visit Khao Chamao - Khao Wong.

On the territory of the park there is a camping site with tents and bungalows. Accommodation - from $6. You can bring your own tents, but you will have to pay almost the same amount.

How to get there: From Rayong, take Route 3, then turn onto Road 4010, then onto 3377 and then follow the sign. Entrance to the park is paid - $10.

Administratively, the park includes the territory of all the islands belonging to Rayong and the coastal line of the continental part of the province. On big land of interest are the hills of Laem Ya Hill and Phet Hill, which overlook the sea and the island of Koh Samet. They are easy to climb along specially laid paths. The length of the route - a little more than 1 km - which is easily overcome in the fresh sea air. There are several places to eat upstairs. The possibility of long-term accommodation in the park is provided. A room with all amenities will cost $40 per night.

The park is located next to Mae Ram Phung Rayong Beach. Entrance to the territory costs $5.

More than 20 thousand plants have been collected in the garden. Almost all of them are used in traditional Thai homeopathy. Visitors are transported through the park on an environmentally friendly bus. Stops are sometimes made, and guests have the opportunity to get acquainted with the representatives of the Thai flora more closely. It is not allowed to enter the lawns and go directly to the plants. There is a shop at the botanical garden. It presents rare live plants, dried home-made products, vegetable and essential oils, literature on homeopathy, and souvenirs.

How to get there: follow highway 36 from Rayong city towards Pattaya, turn left at the intersection with highway 3191, move another 1.5 km. The Botanical Garden is located on the right side of the road.

Despite the fact that the markets are a stretch of sight, the one located in the large fishing village of Ban Phe deserves attention. Everything that floats in the waters of the Gulf of Thailand is sold in this place at prices below which you cannot find in Thailand. The market is open all day, but for the freshest you should come in the morning. In addition to seafood, you can buy spices, vegetables, fruits, handmade souvenirs. Boats depart from the nearest piers for. Therefore, it is always crowded here.

The village is located about 40 km from Rayong city center (see above). You can get there by bus, car or - traditionally for Thailand - by bike.

religious objects

Rayong Province, like other areas of Thailand, is rich in places of worship. True, most of them lack scale. Two religious sites can be recommended for visiting.

Khodtimtaram Temple

The oldest temple in Rayong. It was erected in the middle of the 15th century. The walls are painted with scenes from the life of a very respected monk who lived 500 years ago. Every year on April 13-15, a festive religious festival takes place near the temple.

Phra Chedi Klang Nam is considered one of the symbols of Rayong. A white chedi rises 10 meters in the middle of the river of the same name on small island. Created in the 18th century, it served as a guide for passing ships. Today, residents continue to treat this sacred site with respect. Every year on the December full moon, a traditional holiday is held: chedis are “decorated” with fabrics, and hundreds of boats ply the river.

A hundred meters from the chedi is the Mangrove Research Center. A kind of natural botanical garden is arranged here, in which scientists study the ecosystem of mango thickets. Visitors have the opportunity to walk along special paved walkways with a total length of 200 m and get acquainted with the mangrove forest.

A 22-meter Sky View Tower has been erected on the territory of the research center, from which you can see good review rivers, Rayong and the Gulf of Thailand.

Chedi and related facilities are located near the city center, next to Saeng Chan Beach.

Beaches

The coastline of Rayong is long and there are many beaches. There are few tourists. Reviews are contradictory. Most vacationers in Rayong say that it is unlikely that they will be able to swim in the sea: the quality and color of the water leaves much to be desired, and the beach areas are not cleaned at all.

If the sea is not the most important thing for you on vacation, and you don’t mind swimming in the hotel pool, then Rayong will good option: close to Bangkok and inexpensive.

Where to stay - hotels

There are many hotels in Rayong that stretch along the coast. The maximum star rating is 4. Yes budget options, a night of accommodation in which will cost $ 30 for two. The hotel will be located on the beach. There are deluxe rooms for $300. In any case, compared to others coastal areas Thailand, accommodation in Rayong is one of the most inexpensive. And it's much cheaper than what's on offer. nearest island Samet.

There are three ways to travel to Rayong from Bangkok. By bus, by car/taxi and by plane.
By bus
Buses leave from Eastern bus station Ekamai to and around Rayong on many routes. You can go to Rayong, Ban Phe, Klang, Laem Mae Phim, Mapta Phut or Prasae. For more detailed information contact tel. +66 2391 2504 Rayong Bus Station Tel. +66 3861 1379. Rayong Tour Co, Ltd - private buses with faster bus service on Highway 7. For more information, please contact tel. +66 2712 3662 or Rayong branch tel. +66 3886 1354–5. Cherdchai Tour Co., Ltd., Bangkok, tel. +66 2391 2237 Rayong Branch Tel. +66 3867 4144. Buses to Rayong also depart from North Bus Station tel. +66 2936 1216, +66 2936 0199.
Rayong is a transition point from east to north and northeast of Thailand. There are many regular bus services connecting Rayong, Bangkok and other provinces such as Chiang Mai, Nong Khai, Nakhon Ratchasima, Ubon Ratchathani.
Suvarnabhumi Airport is located east of Bangkok, 150 km from Rayong. Transfer by car/taxi and bus takes about 2 hours.
Intercity buses from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Rayong. Opening hours from 06:00 to 21:00.
Take the free bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport from level 2 or 4 at Public Transportation Center entrances 3, 6 and 9. Then go to the intercity ticket office and buy your ticket for Rayong. Beware of speculators.
Buses from Bangkok to Rayong: They depart from Ekamai and Mo Chit bus stations. Opening hours from 04:00 to 22:00, departure every 40 minutes, the journey will take about 3 hours.
There is also a minibus that leaves from the Victory Monument. It departs approximately every 45 minutes. Minibuses are parked outside the Century Mall and you can buy your ticket in the basement of the mall. The minivan will drop you off near the clock tower in Rayong.
By car or taxi
Getting from Bangkok to Rayong is easy.
From Sukhumvit Rd Highway 3: Drive through Bang Pu, Bang Pakong, Bang Sen, Si Racha, Pattaya, Sattahip, Bang Chang to Mueang District, Rayong. The total length of the route is 220 km.
From Bang Na-Trat Road Highway 34: Drive through Bang Phli and Bang Bo districts of Samut Prakan Province before exiting Highway 3 at Km 70 in Bang Pakong. Then continue in the same direction as the first route. The total length of the route is 220 km.
Highway 36: Take the second route until Km 140 at Banglamung, then turn left onto Highway 36. Rayong is 70 km from here. The total length of the route is 210 km.
Highway 344, from Chonburi: Drive through Ban Byng, Nong Yai, Wang Chan, to Rayong Klang District. The total length of the route is 180 km and it is suitable for those who are going to visit the attractions in Klang and continue their journey to the provinces of Chanthaburi and Trat. Rayong is 42 kilometers away on Highway 3.
From Highway 7, from Phattanakan Road: Drive towards Chonburi, then turn onto Highway 36 to reach Rayong. The total length of the route is 175 km.
From Bangkok on Highway 3, Sukhumvit Road is a three hour drive.
From Bangkok to Rayong province you can hire a taxi by contacting us first and we will send you the address of the apartment in Thai and the taxi fare, you should not pay more than this cost.

By plane

45 minutes from the airport in Bangkok to the International Utapao Airport c Orient Thai Airlines and Bangkok Airway.

Rayong - Pretty known province and place. It extends along the coast of the Gulf of Thailand for 110 km and has total area in 3500 sq. km. The capital is the city of the same name, located 190 km from and 65 km from. The closest regions to the province are Chantaburi and Chon Buri.

The nature of Rayong is a combination of mountains covered with forests, waterfalls, numerous fruit and rubber plantations and countless beaches. The province is one of Thailand's most important agricultural producers, with extensive plantations growing vegetables and fruits all year round. The region is the main supplier of seafood - numerous fishing boats daily deliver a rich catch to Bangkok and the provinces. Prices for fruits and seafood in local markets are also not high.

You can get to Rayong from Bangkok by bus, travel time is 2.5 hours.

The main thing that attracts foreigners here is the local Thai flavor, uncrowded beaches, lack of crowds of tourists, developed infrastructure with hotels, shopping centers, shops, markets. In Rayong, the beaches stretch for tens of kilometers, so everyone will find a place to their liking. The most famous are located near the city, these are: Laem Charoen, Saeng Chan, Mae Ramphueng. A little further away are Phayun and Phala beaches.

The development of Rayong began in the late 80s of the last century, when the first tourists appeared here. Since the beginning of the 90s, the city has developed at a gigantic pace, and today this area is a fairly developed industrial center with hotels, supermarkets, shops, banks and restaurants.

But despite this, Rayong is very different from its nearest neighbor - Pattaya, with its stormy, discos and accessible girls. He is quiet place, and is more suitable for couples and those who love relaxing holiday. However, if you wish, you can have a fun evening here, just the nightlife is not as noticeable, it is not on display, as in Pattaya or Bangkok.

Rayong city on the map of Thailand

Who should go

Going to Rayong is worth it for those who like city holidays, but who want to find a middle ground. Those. for those who don't want too fast rhythm and nightlife Pattaya, but at the same time does not want to live in purely Thai towns that are located in the neighborhood (Siracha, Sattahip, Chonburi) and where the tourist infrastructure is not so developed.

Rayong, on the other hand, offers a fairly large selection of beaches and hotels near them. There are massage parlors, restaurants (including those with Western food), and shopping centers (Tesco Lotus, Central Plaza), shops, markets, attractions (National Park, temples, etc.), entertainment (Aquarium, cinemas). The city has a large selection of fresh seafood and fruits, prices are quite low and are designed for locals, not tourists.

Rayong is worth going to for those who do not want to live in tourist place where most Thais try to swindle you for money. Here, people are not spoiled by foreigners and are still very friendly.

And now about who does not like this resort. First of all, lovers of nightlife, discos, bars and hot spots with affordable girls will be bored here. Also, the city will not appeal to those who like to swim in the clear sea and generally like bounty. Such people should go to the islands, where full relax and clear sea (the nearest ones are Koh Lan, Koh Samet and Koh Chang). And in Rayong there are quite a few factories located right on the coast near the beaches. Naturally, everything merges into the water and it cannot be as clean as on the islands.

Also, public transport is not very developed in Rayong. Rather, it is, but the routes are laid in the interests local population rather than tourists who want to move between beaches. Without your own motorbike or car, it will be difficult to go to markets, shops, beaches and attractions here. And almost all urban transport has inscriptions in Thai, and drivers hardly speak English.

So, let's sum up. Rayong is worth going to for those who like city holidays, not island ones. Who wants to be able to buy food, fruits, etc. inexpensively? at Thai prices, not tourist prices.

The resort has enough condominiums in which foreigners buy apartments and live for several months. Some even moved to Thailand, but do not want to live in noisy Pattaya.

For pensioners or couples with children, Rayong is more suitable than Pattaya. The only thing is that there will be less entertainment for the child. But he will not constantly see transvestites, drunken tourists and girls of easy virtue.

In our opinion, the resort is more suitable for a long stay (from a month) than for a short week-long vacation.

How to get to Rayong

You can get to Rayong by air and land. 30 km from the city center is located, in which planes from Koh Samui, Phuket, Chiang Mai and some others arrive daily. From there you will have to take a taxi to the hotel or.

Cheap flights to Bangkok

You can buy tickets to Thailand as profitably as possible with the help of special search engines that collect data from all airlines.

The easiest way to get from Bangkok is by bus, which departs every half an hour from - from 04:00 to 22:00. The fare is about 180 baht, the journey time is 2.5 hours. Buses arrive at the bus station in Rayong, from where you can take a public songteo to the coast for 15-20 baht.

Direct from international airport Suvarnabhumi can only be reached by taxi. The fare is from 1500 baht, the trip takes a little more than 2 hours. You can order a taxi at the Public Taxi counter in the arrivals area or. The return cost is about 2500 baht. Therefore, as an option, you can get to the bus station, from there for 180 baht to Ekkamai, and upon arrival, take a taxi and drive to Suvarnabhumi by the meter for about 200-250 baht. Or from Ekkamai to Phaya Thai station, and then transfer to the metro line to the airport (Airport Rail Link) for 45 baht.

There are buses from Pattaya to Rayong, you need to catch those that pass along the Sukhumvit highway from Bangkok. Or contact local travel agencies that organize minivans to Koh Samet. They pass Rayong on the way. The fare is about 200 baht. One of these carriers is 35 Group Pattaya.

Tickets are sold at bus stations, travel agencies in resorts and cities, or you can buy them.

Transport

Urban transport in Rayong is represented by songthaews and motorcycle taxis. A songthaew ride costs 10 baht, but which route where is going it is not clear, because everything is written in Thai, and drivers often do not understand English. The author of the article only once saw the inscription in English Mae Ramphueng (this is the beach) on the songteo. But this is more the exception than the rule. Some songteos are located near the beaches, but it is also not clear where they go from them.

In a word, if you want to live in Rayong or come here for a day, then you should forget about public transport. The best solution would be either a motorbike from where you are going to this resort. There are almost no rentals here, but if you are staying at a hotel, you can ask the reception about renting.

Motorcycle taxis can only be found near places popular with Thais, for example, at shopping centers and markets. There are none on the beaches.

Rayong beaches

The general thing that distinguishes the beaches in Rayong is that it is not crowded. Only in the evenings and on weekends you can see local residents on the beaches closest to the city. They come here not only to swim, but also to sit in one of the coastal cafes.

The coast stretches for several tens of kilometers, there are many places where there are no people at all, or any infrastructure in the form of hotels, restaurants and cafes. Since the place is not very touristy, you will not see vendors with food and knick-knacks on the beach, as in neighboring Pattaya. No one bothers here, and almost no one speaks English outside the hotels.

But it should be understood that the beaches of Rayong, located in the center of the provincial capital and next to it, are not very good due to the fact that there are many factories on the coast. Accordingly, the purity of water also leaves much to be desired. Yes, and they are not cleaned from garbage every day.

One of nearest beaches suitable for swimming is located within the city and is called. There are many Thai cafes with seafood on the coast. On weekends, it is chosen by locals who come to relax. Nearby is wild and dirty.

Very beautiful 10-kilometer beach Mae Ramphueng, located 12 km from the city center.

Hat Suan Son attracts with pine trees, in the shade of which you can hide from the sultry rainforest. It is located a few kilometers from the town of Ban Phe.

And finally, near Rayong there is a popular one, which is part of National Reserve. This status guarantees crystal clean water ideal for swimming, diving and snorkelling.

City Pillar

Located on Lak Muang Rd. This is the symbol of Rayong, at first the pole was wooden, and then it was replaced with a brick one. In mid-April, the main celebrations dedicated to are held here.

Pha Pradu

The famous temple, famous for the fact that the Buddha statue rests on the left side, and not on the right side, as is traditional in Thailand. The statue is over 12 m long and 3.5 m high. The temple is very ancient, it was restored several times, and in early 1981 a majestic pagoda was erected here.

Man Nai

Man Nai is a sea turtle farm. Located 5.5 km from the coast of Rayong, on the island of the same name. It is under the patronage of Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand. Open daily except Sunday. In addition to the farm, on the island beautiful beaches and clear sea where you can swim and snorkel.

Climate

Rayong has a tropical climate, the average daytime temperature is about 30 degrees, the night temperature is about 25 degrees. It is 1-2 degrees colder on the coast. Most best time to visit - it's winter - from December to February. The weather in Rayong during this period is the most favorable: there is almost no rain, the bright sun shines all day and it is not very hot. From May it starts to rain, there is a strong wind, and the air temperature rises by several degrees. The hottest months are March-April, the rainiest is September.

Main advantage low season in Rayong is the lack a large number tourists. If you wish, you can visit the nearby island of Samet, geographical position which protects it from strong winds.

In this article we will try to collect all the relevant options for how to get from the airport Suvarnabhumi to Bangkok and other cities in Thailand. Data taken from official websites. If you have any clarifying information or comments, please leave a comment, we will try to keep this information up to date.

In general, there are a lot of ways to get from the airport, and every tourist-traveler has a choice according to the size of his wallet and the desire to get adventures or relax in comfort.
Below are the top 7 ways to get out of the airport.

1. Railway transport (airport line)

Opening hours: 06.00 – 24.00
Price: from 15 to 90 Baht (depending on the chosen line and stop).
Location: on floor B of the airport (ground floor)
The airport has three metro lines:

• AirportCityline airport city Line (SA City Line) (blueline)
  Travel time: 30 minutes. Makes 6 stops.
  The cost is from 15 to 45 Baht, depending on the station you want to get to.
• Makkasan Airport ExpressAirportExpress- Makkasan (MakkasanExpressline) (yellow line)
  Travel time: 15 minutes. Goes non-stop to Makkasan station.
  
• Pai Thai Airport ExpressAirportExpress – PhayaThai (PhayaThaiExpressline) (Red line)
  Travel time: 17 minutes. Goes non-stop to Phaya Thai station.
  Cost: one way 90 baht, round trip 150 baht.

2. Shuttle Bus

ShuttleBus will take you to the Center public transport(Public Transport Center). The bus will take you within the airport, but if you are in Bangkok or another city in Thailand, then it is interesting to get only to the Public Transport Center.
Opening hours: the service is open 24 hours. Buses depart frequently and take you to the Public Transport Center quickly.
Price: for free.
There are 4 Shuttle Bus lines at the airport:

• Line A and Line B stops on the 1st floor of the airport, gates 1 and 10.
• Line C and line D stops on the 2nd floor of the airport gate 5 and on the 5th floor of the airport gate 5.

3. public buses (Bus of BMTA) from Public Transport Center

Opening hours: 05.00 - 24.00, depending on the route.
Price: from 32 to 34 Baht.
Location: Public Transport Center (that is, free of charge on the Shuttle Bus (point above) you need to get to the Public Transport Center).
Travel time depends on traffic conditions and the route.
Buses will take you to various places in Bangkok:

• №550 Suvarnabhumi Airport-Happy Land: On Nuch Road-Praves District-On Nuch Intersection-Bangkapi Intersection-Happy Land.
  Price 34 Baht.
• №553 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Samutprakarn: Kingkaew Road - Wat Salud (Bangna-Trad) - Ramkhamhaeng 2 - Srinakarin Road - Theparak Intersection - Crocodile Farm - Samutprakarn (Pak nam).
  Price 32 Baht.
• №554 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rangsit: Ram Intra Road - Lak Si - Vibhavadee Ransit - Don Muaeng - Rangsit .
  Price 34 Baht.
• №555 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Ransit (Rama 9 Expressway) Dindaeng - Suthisarn - Vibhavadee Rangsit - Kasetsart University - LakSi - Don Muaeng - Rangsit Departure every 15 - 20 minutes (after 23.00 - 02.00 every 1 hour).
  Price 34 Baht.
• №558 SuvarnabhumiAirport - Central Rama 2 (Expressway) Bangna-Trad Road - Daokanong - Exit at Wat Son-Suksawas Road –Ram 2 Road – Central Rama 2 – Samae dam Garage.
  Price 34 Baht.

4. Minibus (public van)

Opening hours: depending on the route, some run 24 hours.
Price: from 25 to 45 baht, depending on the route.
Location: on the 1st floor of the airport, gates 1 and 8
Minibuses will be taken to different parts of Bangkok.

• №549 SuvarnabhumiAirport - Lardkrabang Police Station - Romklao Road - KasembunditUniversity - Minburi
  Departure every 10 minutes (16:00 - 18:00 every 5 minutes).
  Price 25 Baht.
• №550 Suvarnabhumi Airport-On Nuch-Praves District-On Nuch Intersection–Bangkapi Intersection–Happy Land
  
  Price 30 Baht.
• №551 SuvarnabhumiAirport – over Motor Way – Get down to VictoryMonument
  Departure every 20 minutes (16:00 - 18:00 every 5 minutes).
  Price 40 Baht.
• №552 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Bangna-Trad Road - Chularat Hospital 1 - Ramkhamhaeng 2 - Central Bangna - Udomsuk - BTS Station (On Nuch)
  Departure every 20 minutes.
  Price 20 Baht.
• №552A Suvarnabhumi Airport - Bangna-Trad Road - Chularat Hospital 1 - Ramkhamhaeng 2 - Central Bangna – Samrong – Samutprakarn – Praeksa Garage
  Departure every 20 minutes.
  Price 25 Baht.
• №554 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Ram Intra Road - Lak Si - Sapan Mai - Lam Lukka Entrance - Bangkok Gate (Sapan Mai)
  Departure every 20 minutes (16:00 - 18:00 every 5 minutes).
  Price 40 Baht.
• №555 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Rama 9 Expressway - Dindaeng Toll Gate – Get down at Dindaeng – Suthisarn - Vibhavadee Rangsit - Kasetsat University - Lak Si - Don Muaeng
  Departure every 20 minutes (16:00 -18:00 every 5 minutes).
  Price 45 Baht (05.00-15.00) and 50 Baht (15.00-05.00)
• №559 Suvarnabhumi Airport - Expressway (Ring Road) - Lam Lukka - Dream World - Klong 4, 3, 2, 1 - Sucaht Market
  Departure every minute.
  Price 34 Baht.

5. Taxi

Opening hours: the service is open 24 hours.
Price: payment is charged according to the distance plus a fee of 50 baht for the driver.
Location: on the 1st floor of the airport, gates 4 and 7
Car rent
You can rent a car from Avis, Hertz, Budget or a Thai company ( THAI CAR RENTAL).
Opening hours: service is open 24 hours
Price: can be found on the websites of these companies.
Location: on the 2nd floor of the airport, gate 8.

6. Transfer to Dong Muan Airport ( Don Muang)

If suddenly you need to continue your journey inside Thailand, and you are flying out of Don Muaeng Airport, this bus will come in handy.
Opening hours: 05.00 - 24.00
Price: for free.
Location: on the 2nd floor of the airport, gate 3
Buses leave in about 20-40 minutes.
And also the most inquisitive, courageous and budget travelers can go via Dong Muan Airport to Bangkok.
To do this, you need to: get to free bus to Dong Muan Airport and from here 2 ways:
* Take Bus 29 to Bangkok for only 18 Baht.
* Walk from the airport under the covered walkway to Dong Muang Station and board the train.

7. Intercity buses.

Watchwork: 05.40 – 21.00
Price: it is better to find out on the spot (from about 120 baht).
Location: Public Transport Center
From Suvarnabhumi Airport you can immediately get to some cities in Thailand: Pattaya, Rayong, Chachoengsau, Nongkhai, Chonburi and others.
To do this, you need to network to the Shuttle Bus, get to the Public Transport Center and take the bus from there.
We, as tourists, are more interested in Pattaya and Rayong.
Buses number 389 and 9905 to Pattaya.
Bus number 9906 to Rayong.

Rayong Transport

Traveling to Rayong

Route 2: Most popular route, take the Bangna-Rayong route (Highway No. 34) through Bang Phli and Bang Bo (Samut Prakan area) then take Highway No. 3. The total distance is 220 km.

Route 3: Take Highway 3 towards Bang Lamung then turn onto Highway 3 for 140 Km. and continue on Highway 36 to Rayong. The total distance is 210 kilometers.

Route 4: Take Highway 344 (Ban Bung-Klaeng) from Chonburi City, past Ban Bung, Nong Yai, Ban Chang and ending in Klaeng District, Rayong Province. The total distance is 100 kilometers. (Bangkok-Chonburi 80 km) This itinerary is suitable for those who would like to go sightseeing in Klaeng area and visit national park Khao Chamao-Khao Wong.

Route 5: Drive along Phatthanakarn Road, from Bangkok to Pattaya (120 km), then turn onto Highway 36 and drive another 50 km to Rayong.

By bus
Rayong is a kind of eastern gateway to the north and northeast of Thailand. There are many regular bus routes to Rayong from Bangkok and other provinces such as Chiang Mai, Nakhon Ratchasima, and Nong Khai. Buses from Bangkok to Rayong depart regularly from Ekkamai East Bus Terminal (near BTS Ekkamai). There are special bus routes for those heading to Koh Samet, the final stop in this case is in Ban Phe, opposite the boat pier.
Bus schedule

By plane
Bangkok Airways flies from Phuket and Koh Samui to Rayong/U-Tapao. Behind additional information contact Bangkok Airways (www.bangkokair.com) in Bangkok, tel: 0 2265 5555 or travel agencies in Rayong.
Schedule

Traveling around Rayong

By boat to Koh Samet
By boat to Koh Samet from: Nadarn Pier (Saikaeo / Ao Phai / Ao Thapthim), Ao Wong Duen (Ao Nuan / Ao Saengthian), Ao Wai, Ao Kui

Transport to Koh Samet

How to get to Koh Samet

After landing at Nadan Pier, on the island of Ko Samet, songteo drivers (songtaew - covered pickups with seats in the back) will already be waiting for you, who will take you to the entrance to the national park, and then to Haad Sai Kaew or Ao Pai. For beaches further south, fares increase dramatically, especially if there are not enough passengers in the back.

Ban Phe has several piers from which boats and ferries leave: Nuan Thip Pier, Phe Pier, and Sri Ban Phe Pier. Prices range from 50-150 baht for a one-way ticket. Each pier has boats and ferries going to different beaches on the island. The piers at Ban Phe are within walking distance of each other, and it's not at all difficult to find one that's right for you. ferry crossing open until 17:00, so if you plan to arrive later than this you will need to hire a private boat or stay overnight at Ban Phe.

There are several private companies that operate boats from Ban Phe Pier to Nadan Pier. The cost of such a trip is about 600 baht, and much higher to the southern beaches. The advantage of private boats is that they can take you anywhere on the island on a personalized basis.

Ferry Schedule (from Ban Phe)
Ban Pe - Koh Samet:
At 9:00, 12:00, 13:30 and 17:00 daily to Vong Duern Beach (40 baht per ticket).
At 11:30 and 14:00 to Ao Wai beach (80 baht per ticket).
At 10.00 to the beach of Ao Kio (100 baht per ticket).
At 8:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 16:00 to Ao Prao beach (80 baht per ticket).

Koh Samet - Ban Pe:
From Vong Duern Beach at 08.30, 12.00, 15:30.
From Ao Wai at 14.00.
From Ao Kio at 08.00 am. and 12.00.
From Ao Prao at 10.00, 12.30, 15.00 and 17:00.

Traveling around Koh Samet

On songteo
There is only one on Koh Samet the main road, which runs from north to south and has several branching paths that lead to each of the island's beaches. Some sections of the road are concreted, other roads are covered with soil. Songteo will pick up passengers at each of the beaches, as well as passengers along the way. A songthaew ride between the beaches will cost between 30 and 40 baht per person per trip, depending on the distance. If you are left alone, be prepared to pay about 200 baht for private trip. It is also possible to hire a songteo for the whole day.

Motorcycle rental
Motorcycles can be rented for around 300 to 500 baht per day. As a rule, you are required to leave your passport as a deposit. Inspect your motorcycle for damage beforehand and ride with care so you don't pay exorbitant damage fees in order to get your passport back. 4x4 ATVs are also available for rent for around 1600 baht per day.