Ferries
Thailand's islands are accessible by ferry. The main providers: Lomprayah (fast catamarans, Gulf), Seatran Discovery (Gulf), Raja Ferry (car ferries, Gulf), Tigerline (Andaman), Songserm (both coasts).
Gulf of Thailand — Ferry Connections
| Route | Type | Duration | Price | Provider |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surat Thani (Donsak) → Koh Samui | Car Ferry | 1.5h | 200 ฿ (5 €) | Raja Ferry |
| Surat Thani (Donsak) → Koh Samui | Catamaran | 1h | 450 ฿ (12 €) | Lomprayah |
| Koh Samui → Koh Phangan | Catamaran | 30 Min. | 350 ฿ (9 €) | Lomprayah |
| Koh Phangan → Koh Tao | Catamaran | 1.5h | 600 ฿ (16 €) | Lomprayah |
| Chumphon → Koh Tao | Catamaran | 1h 45 | 600 ฿ (16 €) | Lomprayah |
Andaman Coast — Ferry Connections
| Route | Duration | Price | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Krabi → Koh Phi Phi | 1.5–2h | 450 ฿ (12 €) | Year-round |
| Phuket → Koh Phi Phi | 2h | 450 ฿ (12 €) | Year-round |
| Koh Phi Phi → Koh Lanta | 1h | 400 ฿ (10 €) | Oct–May |
| Krabi → Koh Lanta | 2h | 450 ฿ (12 €) | Year-round |
| Koh Lanta → Koh Lipe | 4–5h | 1,500 ฿ (39 €) | Nov–May |
| Pak Bara → Koh Lipe | 1.5h | 750 ฿ (20 €) | Year-round (limited) |
Joint Tickets
The most convenient way to travel: Bus/Train/Flight + Ferry in one ticket. The provider organizes the transfer between bus station/airport and pier.
- Bangkok → Koh Samui (night bus + ferry): from 950 ฿ (25 €), 12h
- Bangkok → Koh Tao (night bus + ferry): from 1,050 ฿ (27 €), 14h
- Bangkok → Koh Phi Phi (night bus + ferry): from 1,100 ฿ (29 €), 14h
- Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui (transfer + ferry): from 350 ฿ (9 €)
💡 Tipp
Lomprayah catamarans are faster and more comfortable, but can cause seasickness in rough seas. Those who are sensitive should take the slower, more stable Raja car ferry. Travel tablets are available at every 7-Eleven.
Achtung
Many ferry connections on the Andaman coast (Koh Lipe, Koh Lanta → Phi Phi) are suspended or severely limited during the rainy season (May–October). Be sure to check in advance!