Ferries from
Koh Samui Island to Thailand
Ferries from
Koh Samui Island to Thailand
Ferries from Koh Samui Island to Thailand are available with 3 operators. There are 34 ferry routes. Ferries from Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) and Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Chumphon (Lomprayah Pier) are popular ferry trips from Koh Samui Island to Thailand. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Koh Samui Island to Thailand sail approximately 315 times per week with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, Raja Ferry & Lomlahkkhirin.
The ferry crossing from Koh Samui Island to Thailand takes between 30 minutes and 12 hours 30 minutes, depending on the route, operator and ship.
The fastest ferry from Koh Samui Island to Thailand takes 30 minutes on the Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Lomlahkkhirin.
No, you currently cannot take your car on the ferry from Koh Samui Island to Thailand.
The distance between Koh Samui Island and Thailand is approximately 2 miles, 3km or 1 nautical miles.
Koh Samui Island to Thailand ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed or conventional ferry.
The Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry sails approximately 24 times per week, with a crossing time of 30 minutes.
Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Chumphon (Lomprayah Pier) ferry ferries sail approximately 14 times per week, with a sailing time of 3 hours 52 minutes.
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