Surat Thani City – Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)
Ferries to Koh Samui Island
Surat Thani City – Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)
Ferries to Koh Samui Island
Depending on the season their are usually 10 daily and 74 weekly sailings between Surat Thani City and Koh Samui (Nathon Pier). 2 ferry operators sail between Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier), these include
The earliest ferry from Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) typically departs Surat Thani City at about 05:30. The average sailing time of a Surat Thani City Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry is approximately 2h 46m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 1h 45m.
Ferry prices for Surat Thani City Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries typically range between €25* and €103*. The average price is around €56*. The cheapest ferry prices from Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) start from €13*. The average price for a foot passenger is €56*.
Pricing will vary by season and depend on the number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) is approximately 39.0 miles (62.7km), or 33.9 nautical miles.
No ferry operators currently provide a car ferry between Surat Thani City and Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)
Yes, foot passengers can travel on ferries from Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, Seatran Ferry.
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| Surat Thani City - Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Thailand | |
| Destination Country | Thailand | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry | |
| Average Price | 56 €* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 10 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 74 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 46m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 05:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 17:30 | |
| Distance | 33 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Koh Samui is the third largest island belonging to Thailand, laying off the coast of Thailand’s mainland. The port lays on the southwest coast of the island with the town centre within a 10-15 minute walk from the landing pier; for those not wishing to travel on foot there is also a taxi rank directly outside the port. Away from the port, the easiest and cheapest way to get around the island is by songthaew (a covered pick-up truck type vehicle that serves as a local bus) which are seen frequently and can be flagged down from the side of the road. The majority of the population live in the town surrounding the port, Nathorn, though the major sights are found scattered around the island. Because 90% of the island is buddhist, one of the main attractions is the Big Buddha, a giant statue that can be seen by walking up many stairs. It is worthwhile noting that visitors are required to remove their shoes if they are to witness the statue up close. Aside from the Big Buddha, Koh Samui has copious beaches on offer – the most popular is Chaweng Beach which has plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops to enjoy. The island is notorious for being the most upmarket in Thailand, transforming its clientele from backpackers on a budget to middle class Europeans and North Americans. To escape the tourist focused areas, the south of the island offers a totally different landscape; Samui family-run restaurants are hidden among long stretches of coconut palms and dusty roads. Ferry routes run relatively frequently from the port to the neighbouring islands as well as the Thailand mainland; the crossings are all fairly short and comfortable making it a stress free sailing.
