Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) – Surat Thani (Tapee Pier)
Ferry to Thailand
Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) – Surat Thani (Tapee Pier)
Ferry to Thailand
Lomlahkkhirin provides the ferry from Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Surat Thani (Tapee Pier). Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) ferries cost between £22 and £67, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) ferries.
Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) ferries typically depart at 08:30.
The Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) ferry trip can take around 1 hour 30 minutes. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are 7 weekly sailings from Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) provided by Lomlahkkhirin. Timetables can change from season to season.
Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) ferry prices typically range between £22* and £67*. The average price is typically £33*. The cheapest Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) ferry prices start from £22*. The average price for a foot passenger is £33*.
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 August 25.
The distance between Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) is approximately 42.4 miles (68.2km) or 37 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) and Surat Thani (Tapee Pier).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Lomlahkkhirin ferries between Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) and Surat Thani (Tapee Pier).
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) to Surat Thani (Tapee Pier).
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| Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) - Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Koh Samui Island | |
| Destination | Thailand | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Lomlahkkhirin | |
| Average Price | £33 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 7 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 08:30 | |
| Distance | 37 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 August 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 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 walk up 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.
