Ferry → SURAT THANI to KOH SAMUI ☀️

1. Ferry / Boat to Koh Samui
2. Ferry Schedule to K.Samui
3. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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Traveling from Surat Thani to Koh Samui by bus+ferry / speedboat.

The journey by speed boat or ferry from Surat Thani to the island of Koh Samui is one of the most frequented boat routes in the Gulf of Thailand. However, some companies here also offer combined transport by bus and boat or taxi and boat to your place of stay on Koh Samui, even from various locations in Surat Thani. E.g. you can leave by bus or minibus from the train station or directly by boat or ferry from one of the ports in SuraT Thani.

The travel distance and transfer time can therefore vary and it depends on where you start from and which means of transport and option you choose. E.g. from the Raja Ferry port, the travel distance to Koh Samui Island is about 40 km, and the distance from the port in Surat Thani can be up to 100 km by boat. Travel time from Surat Thani to Koh Samui can also vary and ranges from 1.5-2 hours from Tapee Pier, approx. 4-6 hours from Surat Thani Airport and approx. 3-4 hours from the city or train station in Surat Thani , time differences must also be taken into account.

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Ferry tickets from Surat Thani to Koh Samui start at $10/pp.

Transfers by various private companies such as Raja Ferry, Lomprayah or Seatran will provide you with mostly trouble-free transport to the island of Koh Samui, and the ticket prices are different, depending on the place of departure and arrival. A trip by boat or ferry, or by bus + boat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui costs approximately $8-25/per person. If you use a private transfer by taxi and boat, this option is of course more expensive than conventional means of transport.

Speed boats and ferries from Surat Thani to Koh Samui depart mainly from places such as: Tapee pier – Laem Thuat, Raja Ferry Pier or Lomprayah Pier in Don Sak and arrive at the ports of Na Thon Koh Samui, Lipa Noi or Bangrak Seatran Pier. The timetables from Surat Thani to Koh Samui are relatively large and you can easily find and book tickets online even in advance, which is definitely recommended due to the popularity of this travel route. Sometimes it is also necessary to take into account that some ferry connections may be canceled or the departure times may be changed due to bad weather, so familiarize yourself with the weather on Koh Samui in advance.

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How do you get from Surat Thani to Koh Samui?

1. FERRY / BOAT from Surat Thani / Don Sak to K.Samui

• • The most common transfer option from Surat Thani to Koh Samui is by ferry or speedboat. You can take these boats from Tapee Pier Lomprayah, which is a short distance from the city center, or from Don Sak (Lomprayah Pier + Raja Ferry Pier). A minor disadvantage is that the ports in Don Sak are about 65 km from the city, so for this option it is better to choose a combined transfer by bus / minivan and ferry.
  • The boat journey from Surat Thani – Tapee Pier to Koh Samui can take about 1 hour, from the ports in Don Sak then about 30 minutes. The journey time may differ slightly from the journey time indicated when booking the ticket. For a transfer by boat or ferry to Koh Samui, you can use companies such as Lomprayah, Raja Ferry or Seatran Ferry. Sometimes these companies also provide a transfer to the port, and the travel time may vary depending on that. Transfer by ferry or speedboat from Surat Thani to Koh Samui costs in the range of $8-18/pp, this is the price only for the boat transfer, in the case of a combined transfer with a minivan / bus, the prices can be even higher. You can see all information about prices, departure points and arrival points in Koh Samui when booking a ticket online.
  • On Koh Samui, boats and ferries usually arrive at places such as Na Thon Koh Samui, Maenam Pier, Bo Phut, Lipa Noi, in the case of a combined transfer, a transfer around the island is also provided. Also read carefully all information and instructions for the boat transfer and follow the instructions of the shipping companies. Some ship transfers may have certain restrictions on the maximum weight of transported luggage, usually larger luggage can be up to 20 kg.

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2. BUS / VAN + FERRY from Surat Thani to Koh Samui

• • Another option for traveling from Surat Thani to Koh Samui Thailand is a combined transfer, i.e. a trip by minivan/bus and ferry/boat mostly via Lomprayah Pier and Raja Ferry Pier in Don Sak. This is a convenient option, because it will also provide you with a transfer to the ports from where the boats and ferries to Koh Samui depart, so you can save your time. And you only need to buy 1 ticket. Transport by minivan / bus and ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Samui will be offered by companies such as Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Seatran Discovery, Phangan Tour 2000, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport or 12GO Transport.
  • These companies operate either smaller modern minivans or larger buses with seats, followed by a ferry transfer. The transfer by minivan / bus and ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Samui takes about 2.5-6 hours, but the stated travel time may vary a little and may not be strictly observed. Buses or minivans depart from various locations in Surat Thani, e.g. from Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Town, Surat Thani Bus Terminal or from branches of the companies operating the routes.
  • On Koh Samui, you will again arrive at places such as Thon Koh Samui, Maenam Pier, Bo Phut, Lipa Noi, or a bus transfer is provided, for example, to the hotel where you will stay on Koh Samui. A combined transfer with this option to Koh Samui ranges in price from $12-25/pp. Surat Thani minivan/bus and ferry tickets can be easily searched and purchased online in advance with just one ticket. This option is used by the majority of ordinary solo travelers who want to have a transfer to the ports from where the ferry to Koh Samui departs.

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3. TAXI / CAR + FERRY from Surat Thani to Koh Samui

• • The most convenient, but at the same time, the most expensive transfer option from Surat Thani to Koh Samui is by private car/taxi with a driver and ferry/boat, via the aforementioned ports such as Lomprayah Pier or Raja Ferry Pier. Alternatively, you can also use the Tapee Pier, which is close to the city. Companies such as Firstplan Transport Services, Bangkok Taxi24 or Kim Transfers Thailand offer this option of transport to Koh Samui.
• • They operate various modern smaller classic cars, SUVs and even larger minivans for transfers to ports and hotels on Koh Samui, which are suitable for group travel. Transport by private car/taxi and ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Samui takes about 3-4 hours, but the indicated travel time may vary a little, depending on your specific route. The advantage of this option is that you can choose your departure point in Surat Thani and your arrival point in Koh Samui, so you can also save your time.
• • Prices for private car transfer with driver and ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Samui range from $80-370/car, but these prices vary by car type. Smaller classic cars for 1-3 passengers are usually a cheaper option than larger minivans for more people. The price of transport usually includes a ferry transfer to Koh Samui. However, the conditions of transport or fares may differ depending on the company, so read all the information and instructions when choosing and booking your car. You can find and book your suitable private transfer and car online in advance.

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