Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port

There are currently 15 ferry departures a day from Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port in Lipa Noi, travelling one routes: Koh Samui to Surat Thani (Donsak Raja Ferry Port).

  • Ferries: All services are operated by the Raja Ferry Company using large car ferries.
  • Reliability: Because the ferries are large they can still operate when the weather is bad.
  • Getting to the Port: Raja Ferry Port is 66.7 km from Surat Thani City and most foot passengers choose to buy a joint bus and boat ticket from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City, Airport or Train Station.

Ferry Services from Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port


Ticket prices and journey times for services from Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port.

DestinationCostJourney Time
Donsak (Surat Thani)170 THB1 hrs 30 min

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  • For travel to the mainland you have a number of options in addition to travel to the mainland ferry port in Donsak, which is a long way away from a major town or city:
    • ‘Surat Thani Town Raja Ferry’: If you select this option then you will be able to purchase a joint ferry and bus ticket to Surat Thani city centre.
    • ‘Surat Thani Train Station’: If you select this option then you will be able to purchase a joint ferry and bus ticket to Surat Thani Railway Station which is 16 km from Surat Thani city centre.
    • ‘Surat Thani Airport’: If you select this option then you will be able to purchase a joint ferry and bus ticket to Surat Thani Airport which is 24 km from Surat Thani city centre.
Koh Samui Raja Ferry terminal building
Koh Samui Raja Ferry terminal building

About Ferry Services from Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port


The Raja Ferry Company has a fleet of car ferries. They use a number of different types and sizes of ferries, with some ferries being older than others. All Raja ferries have covered seating areas, toilets and a shop on board.

Raja car ferry

Location of Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port


  • Address: 1, Tambon Lipa Noi, Amphoe Ko Samui, Surat Thani, 84140, Tambon Lipa Noi, Amphoe Ko Samui, Chang Wat Surat Thani 84140

Google Map of Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port

Ferry Times from Koh Samui to Donsak (Surat Thani)


There are 15 ferry services a day departing from Koh Samui to Donsak Raja Ferry Port in Surat Thani Province from 05:00 until 19:00 when the last ferry to Donsak departs. The journey takes a fairly standard time of 90 minutes to reach Donsak.

  • Ferry times and ticket prices from Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port to Donsak Raja Ferry Port in Surat Thani:
Koh SamuiDonsak (Surat Thani)Ticket
05:0006:30170 THB
06:0007:30170 THB
07:0008:30170 THB
08:0009:30170 THB
09:0010:30170 THB
10:0011:30170 THB
11:0012:30170 THB
12:0013:30170 THB
13:0014:30170 THB
14:0015:30170 THB
15:0016:30170 THB
16:0017:30170 THB
17:0018:30170 THB
18:0019:30170 THB
19:0020:30170 THB
  • Location of Donsak Raja Ferry Port: 25/1 Moo 8, Mittraphap Road, Don Sak, Suratthani 84220

Google Map of Donsak Raja Ferry Port

About Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port


Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port is a large port with several piers. As well as foot passengers this port has a lot of commercial business with trucks being carried on the Raja Ferry services as well as passenger bus services.

Low Cost Service

The Raja Ferry Company operates a low cost ferry service for passengers and vehicles. These factors make the Raja Ferry service as popular with Thai people living on Koh Samui and Koh Phangan as it does with people visiting the islands on holiday. Over the years the facilities at this port have grown. The port has three ferry piers, a very large car parking area and a modern newly renovated and extend ferry terminal building with good facilities and smart modern decor.

Facilities at Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port


The facilities at Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port have recently been modernised as part of wider programme of improvement by the Raja Ferry Company in relation to the standard of its passengers services.

Inside the terminal building at Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port

Amenities

Facilities at Koh Samui Raja Ferry Port now include:

  • Modern fully A/C terminal building and waiting area.
  • Ticket counter and information desk.
  • Television screens with departure information.
  • Inexpensive restaurant.
  • Convenience store.
  • Black Canyon coffee shop
  • Modern toilets.
Minivan Transfers

The Raja Ferry Company also operates a minivan transfer service from its ferry terminals in Koh Samui and Donsak. If you need to book onward transport from either of these two Raja Ferry terminals enquire at the information desk inside Koh Samui Raja Ferry terminal or with the staff on the ferry.

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