Surat Thani to Koh Samui Ferry: Raja THB 200 to 220, Car THB 640
Raja Ferry's fare table lists THB 200 for an adult from Donsak to Samui, while its home page booking list shows THB 220, so ask which applies on your date. Boats leave hourly from 05:00 and cross in about 1 hour 30 minutes. A car costs THB 640 on Raja or THB 700 on Seatran.
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Take the Raja ferry from Donsak: it costs THB 200 for an adult, sails until 19:00 and crosses in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
What it costs
Raja’s fare table puts the adult crossing at THB 200, while its home page booking list shows THB 220, so ask at the window which one applies on your date.
| Who or what | Raja fare, Donsak to Samui |
|---|---|
| Adult | THB 200 |
| Monk, novice or uniformed student | THB 100 |
| Child over 100 cm, up to 120 cm | THB 100 |
| Motorbike up to 250cc | THB 260 |
| Motorbike 250cc and up, or with sidecar | THB 380 |
| Car, jeep, van or pickup | THB 640 |
On Seatran, a 4-wheel car, SUV, pickup or van costs THB 700 and a motorcycle THB 280, while a sidecar or big motorcycle costs THB 420.
Times and which pier you reach
Raja’s first boat leaves at 05:00 and the last at 19:00, from both sides. Seatran sails hourly between Donsak Pier and Nathon Pier. Both crossings take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
The piers differ, so check the name on your ticket before you book a taxi or hotel pickup. Raja lands at Lipa Noi pier, about 9 km south of Nathon. Seatran arrives at Nathon Pier itself.
For a faster boat, the Lomprayah catamaran leaves Donsak Pier at 11:00 for Nathon Pier and costs THB 450.
Getting to Donsak
- From Surat Thani airport: buy the Raja ferry and transfer ticket at its booth in the terminal. It costs THB 550 to Lipa Noi pier.
- From the train station: board the Phantip bus at its service point in the station area.
- From town: Seatran Coach runs air-conditioned coaches between Surat Thani town and Donsak pier.
When you buy a bus and ferry package, make sure the receipt names the ferry company and the departure times.
Taking a car or motorbike
A Raja car or motorbike ticket includes one driver. On Seatran the vehicle ticket also covers the driver, and each extra passenger needs their own ticket. Passengers may not stay on the vehicle deck while the ship sails.
Seatran’s Fast Lane at Donsak and Nathon is for vehicles with a reserved ticket, and drivers buying on arrival join the Cash queue.
Booking
Raja sells tickets on its website and app, through agents and at its three piers. Through an agent, a booking fee of THB 40 per vehicle per trip is added.
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Step by step
- Get to Donsak pierFrom Surat Thani airport, buy the Raja ferry and transfer ticket at the airport booth. From the train station, board the Phantip bus at its service point. From town, take Seatran Coach.
- Pick the ferry and the fareRaja charges THB 200 on its fare table and THB 220 on its home page booking list. Seatran charges THB 700 for a car and THB 280 for a motorcycle.
- Book or queueRaja sells tickets on its website and app, through agents and at the three piers. Seatran runs a Fast Lane queue for reserved vehicles and a Cash queue for tickets bought on arrival.
- Cross to SamuiThe crossing takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. Raja lands at Lipa Noi pier and Seatran at Nathon Pier.
Not confirmed: Raja's adult fare is THB 200 on its fare table and THB 220 on its home page booking list: ask at the window. Seatran's passenger fare for Donsak to Nathon is not labelled on its rate table, which cites a 2008 announcement. Raja's timetable is dated October 2021: confirm the last sailing at the pier.
Common questions
How much is the ferry from Donsak to Koh Samui?
An adult pays THB 200 by Raja Ferry's fare table, or THB 220 on its home page booking list.
How long does the Donsak to Samui ferry take?
Plan on about 1 hour 30 minutes either way: that is the crossing time on Raja to Lipa Noi pier and on Seatran.
What time is the first and last ferry from Donsak?
Raja's first sailing leaves at 05:00 and its last at 19:00. Seatran's route box gives a first trip at 05:00 and a last trip at 19:00.
How much is a car on the ferry from Donsak to Samui?
A car, jeep, van or pickup costs THB 640 on Raja. On Seatran, a 4-wheel car, SUV, pickup or van costs THB 700.
How much is a motorbike on the Donsak to Samui ferry?
On Raja, a motorbike up to 250cc costs THB 260, and one of 250cc or more, or with a sidecar, costs THB 380. Seatran prices a motorcycle at THB 280 and a big motorcycle at THB 420.
Which pier on Samui does the ferry reach?
It depends on the company. Raja ferries land at Lipa Noi pier, about 9 km south of Nathon, while Seatran ferries arrive at Nathon Pier.
Is there a bus from Surat Thani town to Donsak pier?
Take Seatran Coach, whose air-conditioned coaches run between Surat Thani town and Donsak pier.
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Sources and reader comments
Company and press pages (not official sources):
- Raja Ferry Port: fare table, Donsak - Koh Samui (Thai page) (opens in a new tab)
- Raja Ferry Port: home page, popular routes (Thai page, read 18 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Raja Ferry Port: sailing schedule, Donsak - Koh Samui (Thai page) (opens in a new tab)
- Seatran Ferry: Seatran Ferry page (Thai view) (opens in a new tab)
- Wikivoyage: Ko Samui, Get in (opens in a new tab)
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- Seatran Ferry: Seatran Coach page (Thai view) (opens in a new tab)
- Raja Ferry Port: frequently asked questions (Thai page) (opens in a new tab)
- Raja Ferry Port: how to book and pay (Thai page) (opens in a new tab)
- Lomprayah: 2026 timetable (44-page PDF flipbook, created 27 Aug 2026), pages 32, 33 and 36 (opens in a new tab)
- Seatran Ferry: home page (Thai view) (opens in a new tab)
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