Ferries from Bangkok to Koh Samui

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Bangkok to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

Linghong S

Driver drove well but had some phone calls and a device was beeping through out the night. The ship seats were not very comfortable. Not much room for patrons to rest their heads and arms after a long night on the bus. I definitely threw up as well.

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Aug 22, 2026

Mohd A

Bus journey was wonderful. Everything was on time and comfortable buses. But reached Surat thani pier by 5am and had to change ships 3 times to reach Koh Samui and reached by 1pm. They have not mentioned that we will be travelling to koh tao and koh phangan first and had to wait and change ferries. Also AC was not ON from koh Phangan to Ko samui which was exhausted journey.

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Aug 21, 2026

Milla W

bus drive was great, the ferry situation was a bit confusing

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 27, 2026

Tomislav S

Every straightforward and no hassle. Extremely helpful. I traveled with an injury and a LOT of luggage and their staff helped me all the way to Koh Samui.

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jun 2, 2026

Romain

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), May 19, 2026

Grace

bus was really good, bought us some food gave us water and there were charging ports which worked. seats were very comfy and spacious. we had booked the vip ticket but when we got on the boat we were told we had to pay to go in the vip but apart from that it was great

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), May 12, 2026

Peter

Good bus , only thing whas the airco was to much . (Night bus) Right above me and lots of noise . I ask 3 times of possible to lower little bit but no response . For the rest good

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), May 8, 2026

Fabrice C

The bus was very old , not so much comfortable all the rest are nice

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Mar 21, 2026

Ishbel M

Went well. Instructions said arrive at Khao San Road latest 8.30pm for 9.30pm departure. In fact they started checking people in at 7pm and the bus left at 8.45pm - if you arrived at 8.30 it would be chaos as the office was packed with people waiting for later departures. VIP bus was comfortable but old, no charger sockets despite a pre-recorded announcement that they were in everything seat. Other pre-recorded information was clear and helpful (journey times, planned stops etc). Rest stop at ~2am was clean and modern. Ferry was OK, definitely recommend motion sickness pills (and the sea was calm). They wanted 200 bhat for "VIP" ferry seating (extra even with VIP bus ticket and very few seats - sold out very fast). I didn't pay so can't comment). All went smoothly enough.

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Mar 2, 2026

Rene M

Very comforta le ride.. Good safe driver.. No complaints

Bangkok to Koh Samui, Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Feb 14, 2026

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Bangkok to Koh Samui Ferry Schedule

Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Lomprayah	Express	06:00	17:30	$24.06	3.9
Lomprayah	VIP	06:00	17:30	$29.03	4.2
Lomprayah	Express	20:30	11:30	$24.06	4.6
Lomprayah	VIP	20:30	11:30	$29.03	4.8
Lomprayah	Express	21:00	11:30	$24.06	3.9
Lomprayah	VIP	21:00	11:30	$29.03	4.2

How to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui by Ferry

Travelling between Bangkok and Koh Samui on a ferry is quite convenient. A ferry journey gives you a chance to experience some beautiful scenery while moving from Bangkok to Koh Samui. To find the most scenic and comfortable trips within your price range, make sure you book in advance.

How far is it Bangkok from Koh Samui?

The distance between Bangkok and Koh Samui by ferry is 529 miles (851 kilometers). The ferry trip may not cover the shortest route between these two points but it makes for a very memorable travel experience.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui by Ferry?

Based on the distance and the average speed of the boat, it normally takes around 11h 30m to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui. Keep in mind, however, that travel time will heavily depend on weather conditions and the type of the vessel..

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Koh Samui?

As it is considered to be a premium way of transportation for many tourists, a ferry ticket from Bangkok to Koh Samui comes at a price – expect to shell out from USD 37.71 up.

If you’re traveling with a child under 14 y.o., most boat companies provide discounts for a ferry ticket.

Best companies for this route

When choosing a boat company from the Bangkok to Koh Samui timetable, make sure you consider the following:

Read the reviews. You can find feedback from seasoned travellers who took a ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui and are willing to share their experience.
If you’re traveling with kids, it makes sense to look for a kid-friendly company that offers discounts for children.
Take into account the distance between the port and the place you’re staying. Use Google Maps to ensure you can get to the port on time. If the hotel you chose and the port are far away, it’s wiser to avoid early morning departures.
During high season, many boat companies add extra departures to their usual schedule. They can be found on our website.

Transportation from Bangkok to Koh Samui

Facts about the ferry from Bangkok to Koh Samui

Cheapest Ferry	$17
Fastest Ferry	1h 45m
Earliest Ferry	5:00 AM
Latest Ferry	10:50 PM
Daily Ferry Routes	65
Distance	971 kilometers
Ferry Companies	Andaman Shuttle, Bangkok Booking Center, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Holiday Travel Agency, Jarinthon Tour, Krungsiam Tour, Lomprayah, Montanatip, Nara Travel, Next Step Journey, Nok Air, Oniam Transport, Phantip 1970, PL Travel, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Southern Transport, Tara Tour and Travel, Thai AirAsia, Thai Railways, Thai Vietjet, The Nine Travel, The Tiger 2022, The Twin 2000, TravelBusAsia, Van2Travel, Van2Travel Train