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Ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City

Depending on the season their are usually 16 daily and 106 weekly sailings between Koh Samui and Surat Thani City. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City, Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry.Koh Samui Surat Thani City ferries take around 2 hours 57 minutes. The ferry costs between $31 and $124, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City.

What's the ferry schedule from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

The earliest Koh Samui Surat Thani City ferry typically departs Koh Samui at about 05:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:00.

How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

Ferries from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City sail in around 2 hours 57 minutes. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Koh Samui Surat Thani City Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 106 weekly sailings from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City provided by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.

Lomprayah High Speed Ferries provide 14 sailings weekly. Seatran Ferry provide 93 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

The price of a ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City typically range between $31* and $124*. On average the Koh Samui Surat Thani City ferry is $61*. The cheapest Koh Samui Surat Thani City ferry prices start from $31*. The average price for a foot passenger is $61*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated January 25.

What is the distance from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

The distance between Koh Samui to Surat Thani City is approximately 39 miles (63km) or 34 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Koh Samui and Surat Thani City.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry allow foot passengers on Koh Samui Surat Thani City ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City.

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Koh Samui Island to Thailand page.
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Koh Samui - Surat Thani City Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryKoh Samui Island
Destination CountryThailand
No. of Operators2
OperatorsLomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry
Average Price$61
Average Daily Sailings16
Average Weekly Sailings106
Average Sailing Duration2 h 57 m
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 15 m
First Ferry05:00
Last Ferry18:00
Distance34 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 January 2025.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani City Ferry Most Popular Questions

  • How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

    The ferry crossing time from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City is approximately 2 hours 57 minutes. Sailing duration may vary from season to season and by operator, so we would advise doing a live check using our Deal Finder.

  • How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

    Koh Samui to Surat Thani City ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City is $61. Price exclusive of booking fees.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

    There are 2 popular ferry operators for Koh Samui to Surat Thani City. These are

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

    Book ferries from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers. 

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City with

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

    Cars are currently not allowed to board ferries from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City.

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

    Pets are not currently allowed on ferries between Koh Samui and Surat Thani City.

  • How far is Koh Samui to Surat Thani City?

    The distance from Koh Samui to Surat Thani City is 34 nautical miles.

Koh Samui to Surat Thani City Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 13/1/2025 and 19/1/2025


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Seatran Ferry 05:00 08:30 3 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Seatran Ferry 06:00 09:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 07:00 10:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 08:00 11:00 3 hours Everyday
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries 08:30 11:00 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Seatran Ferry 09:00 12:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 10:00 13:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 11:00 14:00 3 hours Everyday
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries 11:45 14:00 2 hours 15 minutes Everyday
Seatran Ferry 12:00 15:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 13:00 16:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 14:00 17:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 15:00 18:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 16:00 19:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 17:00 20:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 18:00 21:00 3 hours Everyday
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