THAILAND TRANSPORT

Bus from Ekkamai to Rayong (Ekkamai → Rayong)

This guide covers services to Rayong departing from Ekkamai. A bus to Rayong town is not necessarily a direct service to a Ko Samet pier. For the island, check transport onwards to Ban Phe and the boat connection.

Which services run, and how much do they cost?

Service examples by date and drop-off point

These examples record sales screens for the stated travel dates; times are local to Thailand. They are not live timetables or a guarantee of seats or current availability. Fares vary by drop-off point and class, even within the same city. Compare the registered route sections with the service’s actual route name before choosing a ticket.

BKS · Transport Company · 1 example services

BKS · Transport Company

Economy Class (ม.1ข) · Travel date searched: 2026-10-14

194 baht

Boarding at Ekkamai:07:45

Service route name:กรุงเทพฯ(เอกมัย)-แหลมงอบ(ท่าเรือ) (ม1ข.)
Drop-off point:
Local stop
จุดจอด อ.แกลง บขส.

Search this drop-off point and travel date ↗

Where to get off towards Rayong

Match the actual drop-off points in these sales listings with your hotel or pier before booking. Their order is not the order of stops. You can copy the Thai place name to compare it with your ticket.

Local stop
จุดจอด อ.แกลง บขส.

Search services from Ekkamai to this point. Allow for your selected bus's arrival time and onward transport.

Search fares and times to this stop ↗
Rayong · stop opposite HomePro
จุดจอด จ.ระยอง (ตรงข้ามโฮมโปร)

Search services from Ekkamai to this point. Allow for your selected bus's arrival time and onward transport.

Search fares and times to this stop ↗

This route's departure and arrival

To Rayong

Departure
Ekkamai
How to use
Eastern-route bus and minivan operators · check the operator on your booking
Alighting
A bus to Rayong town is not necessarily a direct service to a Ko Samet pier. For the island, check transport onwards to Ban Phe and the boat connection.

Which terminal do I board at?

Board a service to Rayong at Ekkamai. Leave the BTS Sukhumvit Line at Ekkamai and follow Eastern Bus Terminal signs to walk to the terminal. Locate the building on the map, then find the counter for your booked operator.

Even for Pattaya, coaches and minivans can have different operators, arrival points and baggage rules. Check whether your service goes to North Pattaya terminal or another location before buying a ticket.

Operator, fares and buying tickets

The listed operator is Eastern-route bus and minivan operators · check the operator on your booking.

On the BusTicket sales page Economy Class (ม.1ข) example fares by drop-off start at 194 baht. These are not fixed fares or guaranteed lowest prices for every date. Check your travel date, class and final payment amount.

Check the counter and boarding platform, then board

  1. Choose the destination, date and departure terminal

    Choose the city and travel date, then match the departure terminal with your ticket. For a return journey, also check the terminal where the returning bus arrives.

  2. Check the operator, class and final fare

    Choose a seat class and check the total including fees and optional extras. Before payment, also read the checked-baggage rules and ticket change or cancellation terms.

  3. Go to the counter and platform on your ticket

    Take your booking confirmation and passport to the counter on your ticket. Show the booking to staff, then complete ticket issue and check-in. Keep the baggage receipt if checking a bag.

Continuing after arriving in Rayong

A bus to Rayong town is not necessarily a direct service to a Ko Samet pier. For the island, check transport onwards to Ban Phe and the boat connection.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the departure terminal?

The service departs from Ekkamai. Even for Pattaya, coaches and minivans can have different operators, arrival points and baggage rules. Check whether your service goes to North Pattaya terminal or another location before buying a ticket.

Where can I check the fare?

Check the booking screen for the date and class on sale, or the operator's counter at the terminal. The fare examples here do not apply to every departure.

Does the bus drop me directly at my accommodation?

A bus to Rayong town is not necessarily a direct service to a Ko Samet pier. For the island, check transport onwards to Ban Phe and the boat connection.

Plan your onward journey too

Sources

View official sources · 4