Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) – Surat Thani City

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Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) – Surat Thani City

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Ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City

Depending on the season their are usually 9 daily and 61 weekly sailings between Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) and Surat Thani City. 3 ferry operators provide the ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City, Songserm, Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry.Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Surat Thani City ferries take around 3 hours. The ferry costs between $45 and $138, 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 Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City.

What's the ferry schedule from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City?

The earliest Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Surat Thani City ferry typically departs Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) at about 05:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 18:00.

How long is the ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City?

Ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City sail in around 3 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.

Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Surat Thani City Ferry Operator Schedules

There is 61 weekly sailings from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City provided by Songserm, Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry. Timetables can change from season to season.

Songserm provide 0 sailings weekly. Lomprayah High Speed Ferries provide 14 sailings weekly. Seatran Ferry provide 91 sailings weekly.

How much does the ferry cost from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City?

The price of a ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City typically range between $45* and $138*. On average the Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Surat Thani City ferry is $68*. The cheapest Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Surat Thani City ferry prices start from $45*. The average price for a foot passenger is $68*.

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 July 25.

What is the distance from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City?

The distance between Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City is approximately 39 miles (63km) or 34 nautical miles.

Can I travel on the ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City with a car?

Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) and Surat Thani City.

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City?

Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry allow foot passengers on Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Surat Thani City ferries.

Can I take my pet on the ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City?

Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City.

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Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Surat Thani City Ferry Route Summary
Departure CountryKoh Samui Island
Destination CountryThailand
No. of Operators3
OperatorsSongserm, Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Ferry
Average Price$68
Average Daily Sailings9
Average Weekly Sailings61
Average Sailing Duration3 h
Fastest Sailing Duration2 h 15 m
First Ferry05:00
Last Ferry18:00
Distance34 Nautical Miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.

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Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Guide

Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Ferry Port

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.


Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Surat Thani City
Ferry Timetables

Timetables between 7/7/2025 and 13/7/2025

Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Seatran Ferry 05:00 08:30 3 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Seatran Ferry 06:00 09:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 07:00 10:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 08:00 11:00 3 hours Everyday
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries 08:30 11:00 2 hours 30 minutes Everyday
Seatran Ferry 09:00 12:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 10:00 13:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 11:00 14:00 3 hours Everyday
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries 11:45 14:00 2 hours 15 minutes Everyday
Seatran Ferry 12:00 15:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 13:00 16:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 14:00 17:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 15:00 18:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 16:00 19:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 17:00 20:00 3 hours Everyday
Seatran Ferry 18:00 21:00 3 hours Everyday

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