Shipping companies Thailand

Seatran provides connections to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. From Surat Thani, departures from the city (Talad Mai Road), from the airport, from the port of Donsak. Departures from Nakhon Si Thammarat airport. Departures from Nathon Pier and Bangrak Pier in Koh Samui, and Thong Sala Pier in Koh Phangan. Several options for the return trip. The company provides the ferry service but also combines with a bus or minivan service. The bus from the cities takes you to the port, then once on the islands a minivan drops you off at your hotel.

Every day, from morning to evening, these wooden ferries travel on the capital's river. This service provides 4 different routes, with boats flying a coloured flag in operation. These routes are posted at the wharves. For the visitor too, this is a godsend: travelling on Chao Phraya is pleasant and can save time in getting from one part of the city to another quickly and avoiding traffic. Ferries are often crowded, so it is common to make the crossing standing up.

The fastest and most reliable company. The two ferries depart successively from Chumphon at 7am and 1pm (duration 1h45 for Koh Tao, about 3 hours for Koh Phangan and 3h30 for Koh Samui). Departures from Koh Tao at 10:15 and 14:45. Promotional offers available on the website.

The fastest and most reliable airline. Departures also for Surat Thani, Ao Nang/Krabi, Koh Lanta, Phuket, Hua Nin... Departures from the main ferries at Mae Haad Pier. In high season, departures for Chumphon at 10:15 a.m. and 2:45 p.m., arrivals at 11:45 a.m. and 4:15 p.m. respectively.Koh Phangan: departures at 6 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., arrivals at 7:10 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 4:10 p.m.Koh Samui (Nathan Pier): departures at 6am, arrivals at 7.50am.Koh Samui (Pralarn Pier): departures at 9.30am and 3pm, arrivals at 11.20am and 4.40pm respectively.Bangkok: departures at 10.15am and 2.45pm, arrivals at 8.30pm and 0.30pm (bus + ferry combo).

Lomprayah's competitor has a slightly less modern fleet and charges more or less the same fares. However, the different timetables may be of interest to some travellers. Departures also for Surat Thani, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Ao Nang and Khao Sok (but not for Chumphon or Bangkok). Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier): departures at 6.30am, 9am and 3pm, arrivals at 8am, 10.30am and 4.30pm respectively. Koh Samui (Bangkrak Pier): departures at 6.30 am, 9 am and 3 pm, arrivals at 8.30 am, 11 am and 5 pm respectively (allow an extra hour to reach the airport).

This company offers ferry transfer from Phuket Town (Rasada Pier) to Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier & Laemthong). Departures from Phuket at 8:30 am, 12:19 pm and 1:30 pm, departures from Phi Phi at 7:30 am and 1:30 pm from Laem Tong, and 9:00 am, 11:00 am and 2:30 pm from Tonsai; count two hours of travel time. Andaman Wave also offers one or two day speedboat trips around Koh Phi Phi. Other offices on Koh Phi Phi and Krabi. Possible two-day excursions with one night in Koh Phi Phi (from 7,200 B for 2, including accommodation).

Connecting ferry between Koh Phangan (Haad Rin Pier) and Koh Samui (Big Buddha Pier): approx. 45-minute journey. The crossing is fast and pleasant. The boat is quite small but comfortable, and it's a pleasure to observe the islands from afar during the crossing. Remember to book your ticket at least a week in advance if you wish to make the crossing during the Full Moon Party period. Koh Phangan to Koh Samui: departures at 9.30 am and 4 pm. From Koh Samui to Koh Phangan: departures at 10.30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

The fastest and safest company, which also serves Ao Nang, Donsak, Hua Nin, Khao Sok, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi... Inland destinations, such as Bangkok, are served by a combination of ferry and bus. Several departure points (station, pier). Main departures:Koh Tao at 8.30 am, 1 pm and 6.15 pm (one-hour journey).Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) and Surat Thani at 7.20 am, 12 pm and 2.30 pm (30-minute journey for Samui, approx. 3.5 hours for Surat Thani).Chumphon and Bangkok at 8.30 am and 1 pm (approx. 3.15 hours journey for Chumphon, 9 hours for Bangkok).

This company has a fairly recent fleet. Departures also for Phuket, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Ao Nang, Railay, Donsak, Khao Sok National Park. Packages for inland towns are ferry + bus combinations. Main departure times:Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier): 8.30 am, 1.30 pm and 5 pm (1.5-hour journey).Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier): 10.30 am and 4 pm (30-minute journey).Surat Thani Town: 8 am and 10.30 am (4-hour journey). Krabi Town (Maharaj Road): 8 a.m. and 10.30 a.m. (6-hour journey). Phuket (Bus Terminal 2): 8 hrs (9 hrs 30 min travel time).