Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao Ferries by Operator
From Pralarn Pier on Koh Samui, take the Lomprayah catamaran to Koh Phangan for THB 350 or the ferry for THB 250; Koh Tao is THB 700 by catamaran. Coming from the mainland, Raja Ferry from Donsak is the budget pick at THB 200 to Samui and THB 270 to Phangan.
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From Pralarn Pier on Koh Samui, take the Lomprayah catamaran to Koh Phangan for THB 350, or the slower ferry for THB 250. Coming from the mainland on a budget, Raja Ferry from Donsak is the pick at THB 200 to Samui.
From Bangkok to the ferry
Surat Thani is the rail gateway, and the SRT trains below run there from Krung Thep Aphiwat. If you would rather sleep on the way, take one of the overnight trains, which pull in at 01:11 and 01:49.
| Train | Leaves Bangkok | Reaches Surat Thani | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43 (day, diesel railcar) | 07:30 | 16:20 | THB 524, air-conditioned seat |
| 171 (rapid) | 15:10 | 01:11 next day | Sleeper THB 654 upper, THB 724 lower |
| 37 (special express) | 16:10 | 01:49 next day | Sleeper THB 734 upper, THB 804 lower |
Chumphon is the other gateway: the Lomprayah bus leaves from its Bangkok office on Khao San Road, and the joint bus and catamaran ticket to Koh Samui starts at THB 1,200. Once you are in Surat Thani town, the Surat Thani to Koh Samui ferry guide covers the next leg, and the Bangkok to Koh Samui guide covers the full route.
Between the islands: Lomprayah
Each departure on the timetable is marked as catamaran, speed boat or ferry. Fares are per adult.
| Route | Boat | Leaves | Arrives | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samui (Pralarn) to Phangan | Catamaran | 08:00 | 08:30 | THB 350 |
| Samui (Pralarn) to Phangan | Ferry | 11:00 | 11:30 | THB 250 |
| Samui (Pralarn) to Tao | Catamaran | 08:00 | 09:30 | THB 700 |
| Samui (Pralarn) to Tao | Ferry | 11:00 | 13:30 | THB 550 |
| Phangan to Tao | Catamaran | 08:30 | 09:30 | THB 600 |
| Phangan to Tao | Ferry | 12:00 | 13:30 | THB 450 |
| Tao to Phangan | Ferry | 16:30 | 18:10 | THB 450 |
| Phangan to Samui (Pralarn) | Ferry | 18:30 | 19:30 | THB 250 |
Book the 08:00 catamaran with a van to any hotel on Koh Phangan and you arrive at 09:30 for THB 550. On some Samui to Tao departures you change boats at Koh Phangan.
From Donsak: Raja Ferry
An adult pays THB 200 to Koh Samui and THB 270 to Koh Phangan. The Lomprayah catamaran from Donsak to Nathon Pier costs THB 450, so Raja is the budget choice and Lomprayah the faster one.
Samui is about 1 hour 30 minutes away, and Phangan about 2 hours 30 minutes. Boats to Samui run from 05:00 to a last trip at 19:00. Boats to Phangan leave at 05:00, 08:00, 11:00 and 14:00, with a fifth at 18:00. Treat these as Raja’s standing schedule, because its timetable page carries no newer date.
Bringing wheels? A motorbike up to 250cc travels with its rider for THB 260 to Samui, and a bigger bike or a sidecar is THB 380. A car, jeep, van or pickup is THB 640. Tell the counter your engine size, because the fare steps up at 250cc.
Which pier?
Lomprayah uses three piers on Samui, Pralarn, Bangrak and Nathon, so check which one your ticket names before you book a taxi. The Lomprayah van from any hotel at Nathon Pier to Donsak leaves at 07:00 for THB 600.
For the airport, the combined journey leaves Nathon Pier at 08:30 and reaches Surat Thani Airport at 11:30 for THB 850.
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Not confirmed: Seatran Discovery and Haad Rin Queen: fares and times for your date are set in their booking search, so check there. Raja Ferry's own Donsak to Samui timetable page is headed "from 11 October 2021" and shows no newer version: confirm at the pier.
Common questions
How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
The ferry from Pralarn Pier costs THB 250 and the Lomprayah catamaran THB 350. With a van to any hotel on Phangan included, the price is THB 550.
How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao?
From Pralarn Pier, the Lomprayah catamaran costs THB 700, while the ferry is cheaper at THB 550.
How long does Raja Ferry take from Donsak to Samui?
Allow about 1 hour 30 minutes to Lipa Noi pier. The longer run from Donsak to Phangan is about 2 hours 30 minutes.
What is the cheapest way from Donsak to Koh Samui?
An adult pays THB 200 on Raja Ferry, against THB 450 on the Lomprayah catamaran to Nathon Pier.
Can I take a motorbike on the ferry from Donsak to Samui?
Yes, on Raja Ferry: a motorbike up to 250cc travels with its rider for THB 260, and a bigger bike or a sidecar is THB 380.
How do I get from Surat Thani airport to Koh Samui?
Leave Nathon Pier at 08:30 on Lomprayah's combined journey and you reach Surat Thani Airport at 11:30, for THB 850. For the reverse direction, check the page.
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Sources and reader comments
Official sources:
Company and press pages (not official sources):
- Lomprayah: 2026 timetable (44-page PDF flipbook, created 27 Aug 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Raja Ferry Port: fare, Donsak - Koh Samui (Thai page) (opens in a new tab)
- Raja Ferry Port: fare, Donsak - Koh Phangan (Thai page) (opens in a new tab)
- Raja Ferry Port: sailing schedule, Donsak - Koh Samui (Thai page) (opens in a new tab)
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Comments (8)
alfokloda
Any safe, big ferry to koh tao? I am coming with sensitive wife and two kids, what I hated 10 years ago - was lomprayah speedboat with a lot of vomiting. Looking for any better alternative from mailand. Please advise :)
CommissionerOfLunacy
We took the ferry to Koh Tao only a week ago. It was safe, calm, big, airconditioning, nobody vomiting. Most people were napping in their seats; you could buy beer and chips in there. I don't know if maybe things have changed, this was the first time I've ever gone to Koh Tao, but my experience tells me you don't have much to worry about.
platinum_healer
Okay but how bad is the Koh Tao Ferry really? Like really… I have never seen so many posts about sick people, I’m very curious.
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cassowary-18
Could be bad if the seas are rough. But otherwise it's fine.
Ostpreussen
If you go from the Chumpoon pier it's a 45 minute trip. People seem to think they're crossing the 60th parallel south. They'd get sea sick walking through a puddle.
Jody_Bigfoot
We got on it the day after another sunk, storm was still raging. It was the craziest ride of my life, 10/10 would do again
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Onlydadaji
Koh Phangan to Koh Samui Ferry early morning? Hey guys, I am thinking to attend full moon party in April in Koh phangan Haad rin but I will book hotel in koh samui. I can go with the ferry in evening from Koh samui to Haad rin but I want to return around 2-3am as I am not a wild party person. I want to have a good time for 3-4 hours maximum. So, are there ferries which runs at this time? as I can't find them on 12goasia website. First ferry it's showing around 7:30am.
jambo696969
I quickly searched and speedboat out between 4pm and 10pm Returning 1am to 5am..