Surat Thani City – Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)
Ferry to Koh Samui Island
Surat Thani City – Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)
Ferry to Koh Samui Island
Depending on the season their are usually 8 daily and 57 weekly sailings between Surat Thani City and Koh Samui (Nathon Pier). 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier), Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry. Surat Thani City Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries take around 3 hours. The ferry costs between $49.66 and $236.83, 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 Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
The earliest Surat Thani City Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry typically departs Surat Thani City at about 05:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:30.
Ferries from Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) sail in around 3 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 57 weekly sailings from Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) 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 85 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) typically range between $49.66* and $236.83*. On average the Surat Thani City Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry is $132.09*. The cheapest Surat Thani City Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry prices start from $49.66*. The average price for a foot passenger is $132.09*.
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 1 July 2025.
The distance between Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) is approximately 39 miles (63km) or 34 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Surat Thani City and Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry allow foot passengers on Surat Thani City Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Surat Thani City to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
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| Surat Thani City - Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Thailand | |
| Destination | Koh Samui Island | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry | |
| Average Price | $132 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 8 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 57 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 05:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:30 | |
| Distance | 34 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
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.
