Ferries to Thailand

In Thailand, the ferry is essential for island hopping in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand.

Panoramic view of a curved bay on Koh Phangan with turquoise water

The directory lists 63 ferry ports and 588 ferry routes for Thailand. The cruising area is the Gulf of Thailand. Most connections run through Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta. From these ports, ferries sail to Malaysia. Six connections run to other ports in Thailand. A total of 443 routes run within the country itself. Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Lomprayah High Speed Ferries and 13 other operators sail these routes.

Route map Thailand

Lomprayah High Speed Ferries
Songserm
Lomlahkkhirin
Seatran Discovery
Raja Ferry
Seatran Ferry
Boonsiri High Speed Ferries
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club
Andaman Wave Master
Phi Phi Cruiser
Chureang Travel And Tour
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Chaokoh Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Ploysiam Speedboat
Seudamgo

Ferry ports in Thailand

Ferries to Ao Nam Mao Pier

Ao Nam Mao Pier lies 24 km from Krabi airport. Tigerline Ferry sails from here to Koh Phi Phi in about an hour and takes a good five hours to Koh Lipe.

Ferries to Ao Nang

Ao Nang ferry port is in Thailand. From here you can reach 5 destinations, among them Koh Phi Phi, Chean Vanich Pier and Koh Lipe. The port is served by Tigerline Ferry.

Ferries to Ao Nang

Ao Nang in the Thai province of Krabi serves 11 destinations on the Andaman coast; the berth is not at Ao Nang Beach but at Nopparat Thara beach.

Ferries to Ao Nang Beach

The ferries from Ao Nang leave from Nopparat Thara Pier, around four kilometres outside the village. From there you can reach nine island destinations, from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lipe, with up to 24 departures a day.

Ferries to Bangkok Khao San

Bangkok Khao San is not a berth but the district of operator offices around Khao San Road. Boonsiri, Lomprayah, Raja Ferry and Seudamgo sell combined bus-and-ferry journeys from here to the islands in the Gulf of Thailand and off Trat.

Ferries to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao

Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao ferry port is in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Ko Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao. It is served by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.

Ferries to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport

There are no direct ferries from Bangkok airport (BKK). Bangkok Airways flies to Ko Samui every hour in 1.5 hours. Bus plus ferry via Surat Thani takes 11 to 14 hours and costs from 500 baht.

Ferries to Chean Vanich Pier

Chean Vanich Pier is a smaller ferry berth on Thailand's Andaman coast. Tigerline Ferry serves Koh Phi Phi (45 min.), Koh Lanta, Ao Nang and Koh Lipe from here.

Ferries to Chumphon

The ferry port of Chumphon is in Thailand. From here you can reach 4 destinations, among them Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Ko Phangan. The port is served by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.

Ferries to Chumphon

The ferry port of Chumphon is in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Koh Tao. The port is served by Boonsiri High Speed Ferries.

Ferries to Donsak

Donsak (Laem Thuat Pier) is the mainland ferry port for Ko Samui, Ko Phangan and Ko Tao. Seatran, Raja Ferry and Lomprayah run up to 42 departures a week. The crossing to Samui takes about 45 minutes.

Ferries to Donsak

The ferry port of Donsak is in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. The port is served by Seatran Ferry.

Ferries to Hat Yai

Hat Yai is the starting point for transfers to Ko Lipe. Minivans to Pak Bara Pier take about 2 hrs, speedboats to Ko Lipe another 90 min. Total time 3.5-5.5 hrs, from around 650 baht. There is also a connection via Langkawi.

Ferries to Hat Yai Airport

Transfers to Ko Lipe run from Hat Yai airport. Minivans to Pak Bara Pier take about 2 hrs (125 km), the ferry another 1.5 hrs. Total time 3.5-5.5 hrs, from around 650 baht.

Ferries to Hua Hin

Hua Hin ferry port is in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Ko Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao. The port is served by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.

Ferries to Khao Sok

Khao Sok ferry port is in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao. The port is served by Lomlahkkhirin and Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.

Ferries to Ko Phangan

Ko Phangan is a popular island in the Gulf of Thailand, known for its Full Moon Party. Several ferry operators such as Lomprayah and Seatran Discovery link the island with Ko Samui (20-30 minutes) and Ko Tao.

Ferries to Koh Bulon

Ko Bulon Lae is a small island in the Andaman Sea near Mu Ko Phetra National Park, Thailand. Speedboats from Pakbara run daily in the high season (October to May), taking about 30 minutes. In the low season only private transfers are possible.

Ferries to Koh Chang

Bang Bao Pier is on the west coast of Koh Chang and is the hub for ferries to Ko Mak and Ko Kut. Boonsiri High Speed Ferries runs up to 8 services a day. The pier is also a popular spot for seafood restaurants.

Ferries to Koh Jum / Koh Pu

Koh Jum (also Koh Pu in the north) lies between Krabi and Ko Lanta. Bundhaya Speed Boat and ferries from Laem Kruat Pier reach the island in 1-2 hours. There is no jetty; longtail boats bring you ashore.

Ferries to Koh Kood

Koh Kood (Ko Kut) lies close to the border with Cambodia and has several berths. Most boats run by Boonsiri, Lomprayah and Seudamgo tie up at Ao Salat in the north-east; from the mainland they come from the Laem Sok port area near Trat.

Ferries to Koh Kradan

Koh Kradan is a small island in Trang province, Thailand. Bundhaya Speed Boat links the island with Hat Yao Pier (about 30 minutes). It is known for the underwater wedding held on Valentine's Day.

Ferries to Koh Kradan

The ferry port of Koh Kradan is in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Koh Mook, Koh Ngai and Koh Phi Phi. The port is served by Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club.

Ferries to Koh Lanta

Koh Lanta is an island in the Andaman Sea, Thailand. In the main season (November to April) ferries run to Krabi, Koh Phi Phi and Phuket. A short car ferry links the island with the mainland all year round.

Ferries to Koh Lipe

The ferry port of Koh Lipe is in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Langkawi. The port is served by Bundhaya Speed Boat.

Ferries to Koh Lipe

Pattaya Beach is the main landing point for ferries on Koh Lipe. Bundhaya, Ploysiam and Satun Pakbara run up to 7 services a day from Pak Bara (1.5 hrs). In the high season ferries also run from Langkawi.

Ferries to Koh Mak

Ko Mak is a small, quiet island in the Gulf of Thailand near the Cambodian border. Boonsiri and other operators link the island with Laem Ngop/Trat all year round (about 1 hour). Seasonal speedboats run to Ko Chang and Ko Kood (November to April).

Ferries to Koh Mook

Koh Mook lies off the coast of Trang and is known for the Emerald Cave. Bundhaya Speed Boat runs from Hat Yao Pier (15 min.) with about 6 services a week. Vehicles cannot be carried.

Ferries to Koh Nang Yuan Island

Koh Nang Yuan Island ferry port is in Thailand. From here you can reach 4 destinations, among them Chumphon, Bangkok Khao San and Koh Phangan. The port is served by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.

Ferries to Koh Ngai

Koh Ngai ferry port lies in Thailand. From here you can reach 12 destinations, among them Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta and Koh Mook. The port is served by Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club.

Ferries to Koh Ngai

Koh Ngai ferry port lies in Thailand. From here you can reach 11 destinations, among them Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta and Koh Lipe. The port is served by Bundhaya Speed Boat.

Ferries to Koh Phaluai

Koh Phaluai is the only inhabited island in the Ang Thong Marine Park. One ferry a day runs from Donsak (1 pm, 90 minutes, 200 baht). An overnight stay is necessary - the return boat does not leave until 9 am.

Ferries to Koh Phangan

Thong Sala Pier is the main harbour of Ko Phangan in the south-west of the island. Lomprayah, Seatran and other providers link it with Ko Samui (20-45 min), Ko Tao and the mainland at Surat Thani, with up to 81 departures a day.

Ferries to Koh Phi Phi

Tonsai Pier is the main harbour on Koh Phi Phi Don in Thailand. Ferries and speedboats run daily to Phuket (60-90 minutes), Krabi, Ko Lanta and Ao Nang. The car-free island is a popular tourist destination.

Ferries to Koh Samui

Mae Nam Pier (Pralarn Pier) lies on the north coast of Koh Samui, Thailand. Lomprayah high-speed catamarans link the island with Koh Phangan (30 min), Koh Tao (1.5 hrs) and Chumphon. Departures at 8:00 and 12:30.

Ferries to Koh Samui

Nathon Pier is the main ferry port of Ko Samui on the north-west coast. Lomprayah, Seatran and Songserm link it with Ko Phangan (30-60 min.), Ko Tao and the mainland at Surat Thani. Ferries run from 5 in the morning.

Ferries to Koh Samui

Bangrak Pier lies on the north-east coast of Ko Samui and is the main departure point for Ko Phangan and Ko Tao. Seatran, Lomprayah and Songserm offer up to 19 services a day (20-31 min. to Ko Phangan). ECHO sails until 20:30.

Ferries to Koh Tao

Koh Tao is a popular diving island in the Gulf of Thailand. Lomprayah High Speed Ferries and other operators link the island with Ko Samui (about 1.5-2 hours), Ko Phangan (30-45 minutes) and the mainland at Chumphon.

Ferries to Koh Tarutao

Koh Tarutao is the main island of Tarutao National Park in the Thai Andaman Sea. Ferries run from Pakbara, and the speedboat crossing takes about 30 minutes. The national park is open only from November to May.

Ferries to Koh Yao Noi

Koh Yao Noi is a small island in Phang Nga Bay, known for its relaxed atmosphere and its Muslim fishing culture. Speedboats and longtail boats link the island with Phuket (40 minutes), Koh Yao Yai and Krabi.

Ferries to Koh Yao Yai

Koh Yao Yai is a quiet island in Phang Nga Bay between Phuket and Krabi, Thailand. Ferries and speedboats link the island with Phuket (Bang Rong Pier, 30-40 minutes) and Koh Yao Noi.

Ferries to Krabi

Krabi ferry port lies in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Koh Phi Phi. The port is served by Chaokoh Ferry.

Ferries to Krabi

Krabi ferry port is in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Koh Phi Phi. The port is served by Tigerline Ferry.

Ferries to Krabi

Krabi is a provincial capital on the Andaman Sea in Thailand. Boats leave Klong Jilad Pier for Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Phuket and other islands along the coast.

Ferries to Krabi Airport

Transfers run from Krabi Airport to Ko Lanta. Tigerline Ferry offers direct ferries six times a week (1 hr 45 min, from about $55). Bus plus ferry via Klong Jilat Pier takes about 3 hours (from 650 baht).

Ferries to Krabi Town

Krabi Town (Chaofa Pier) is on the Krabi river and links the mainland with Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta. Lomprayah, Seatran Discovery and Raja Ferry serve the berth near the Chao Fah night market.

Ferries to Laem Sok

Laem Sok is the main ferry port for Koh Kood in eastern Thailand, about 20 minutes from Trat. Boonsiri and Seudamgo run fast ferries several times a day (45-75 minutes). Services to Koh Mak are also possible.

Ferries to Nakhon Si Thammarat

Nakhon Si Thammarat is 101-113 km from Donsak Pier. Seatran Ferry connects it with Ko Samui and Ko Phangan. Bus plus ferry takes 4-8 hours. Ferries from Donsak run hourly from 5am to 7pm.

Ferries to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport

Fourteen bus-and-ferry combinations run daily from Nakhon Si Thammarat airport to Ko Samui (3-5 hrs). Lomprayah, Raja and Seatran serve the route via Donsak. The bus takes about 1.5 hrs, the ferry 45 min. to 1.5 hrs.

Ferries to Pakbara

Pakbara is the main ferry port for Koh Lipe in southern Thailand. Bundhaya, Ploysiam and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat run speedboats to Koh Lipe every day (about 1.5 hours). The port is also the gateway to Tarutao National Park.

Ferries to Pattaya

Pattaya's Bali Hai Pier is the departure point for ferries to Ko Larn (45 minutes). The pier is at the end of Walking Street. Boonsiri and Seudamgo link Pattaya with Koh Chang, Koh Mak and Koh Kood.

Ferries to Phuket

Phuket is Thailand's largest island and an important ferry port on the Andaman Sea. Ferries and speedboats run regularly from here to the popular Phi Phi Islands, to Krabi and to Ko Lanta. The crossing to Phi Phi takes about 45-90 minutes depending on the type of boat.

Ferries to Phuket Airport

No ship leaves from Phuket airport itself. The ferries to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta and Krabi start at Rassada Pier; what you book is the chain of land transfer and crossing, operated by Andaman Wave Master and Tigerline Ferry.

Ferries to Phuket Town

Phuket Town (Rassada Pier) is Phuket's main ferry port, on the east coast of the island. 7 operators link the port with Ko Phi Phi (1-2 hours, from ฿450). Departures start at 8:30 am, and parking is available at 100 baht a day.

Ferries to Railay Beach

You reach Railay Beach across the sand; there is no ferry berth in the usual sense. Passenger boats from Ao Nang and Nopparat Thara Beach take around 20 minutes and run all day from morning until evening.

Ferries to Rayong

The ferry port of Rayong is in Thailand. Ferries run from here to Koh Kood. The port is served by Seudamgo.

Ferries to Samui Airport

No ship berths at Ko Samui airport. Lomprayah, Seatran Discovery and Lomlahkkhirin sail from Bangrak Pier and Pralarn Pier to Ko Phangan and Koh Tao, and the transfer from the airport is part of the ticket.

Ferries to Surat Thani

Tapee Pier in the town of Surat Thani is served by Lomprayah and lies 8 km from the centre. Three catamarans a day sail to Ko Samui for 600 baht. The night ferry leaves Ban Don Pier daily at 22.00, from its own pier in the centre.

Ferries to Surat Thani Airport

Seven providers run services from Surat Thani airport to Ko Samui. Raja Ferry, Lomprayah and Seatran offer bus-and-ferry combinations (2.5-4 hrs, from 492 baht). The last ferry from Donsak leaves at 7pm.

Ferries to Surat Thani City

Surat Thani City (Tapee Pier) lies on the Tapi river and links the mainland with the Gulf islands. Lomprayah, Raja Ferry and Seatran Ferry run to Koh Samui, Ko Phangan and Koh Tao.

Ferries to Surat Thani Train Station

Surat Thani railway station is in Phun Phin district, around twelve kilometres west of the city, and is not a berth itself. Raja Ferry sells combined bus-and-ferry tickets from here to Koh Samui, Ko Phangan and Koh Phaluai; the ferries leave from Don Sak district.

Ferries to Trang Airport

Transfers run from Trang airport to Ko Lipe and Ko Lanta. Tigerline Ferry sails from Had Yao Pier to Ko Lanta (1.5 hours) and Ko Lipe (2 hours 15 minutes). Onward connections to Ko Phi Phi are possible as well.

Ferries to Trat Airport

Trat airport is 20 minutes from the ferry piers for Ko Chang. Bangkok Airways flies from Bangkok 4 times a day. Combined minibus and ferry tickets (550-800 baht) bring travellers to their hotel in about 2.5 hours.

Ferry routes Thailand

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