Ferry Routes in Thailand: Timetables, Prices and Booking (2026)

12go.asia aggregates nearly all Thai ferry operators with confirmed departure times and instant e-ticket booking. It is the most complete source for comparing slow ferries, speedboats, and combination bus-plus-ferry tickets. Book at least 24 hours ahead in peak season (December to February). Always check that your departure pier matches your 12go confirmation.

The standard route is overnight bus from Bangkok (Khao San Road or Ekamai terminal) to Surat Thani, arriving early morning, then ferry from Don Sak Pier to Na Thon on Koh Samui (1.5 hours, ฿200). Combination bus-plus-ferry tickets cover both legs from around ฿600. Alternatively, fly to Surat Thani airport (1 hour on budget airlines from Suvarnabhumi or Don Mueang) then take the ferry. Fastest option: direct flight to Koh Samui on Bangkok Airways from ฿2,500.

Speedboat from Rassada Pier in Phuket to Koh Phi Phi takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Departures at 8:30am and 1:30pm by Andaman Wave Master, from ฿350. Get to Rassada Pier 30 minutes early. The pier is 15-20 minutes by taxi from central Phuket (฿200-250). There is no faster option by sea.

Established operators on major routes (Lomprayah, Seatran Discovery, Raja Ferry, Tigerline, Andaman Wave Master) have strong safety records. Smaller speedboat operators on minor routes have had incidents in rough conditions. Always book through 12go or established operator websites, check that life jackets are accessible before departure, and monitor the weather forecast when traveling on Andaman routes between May and October.

Bus from Bangkok to Chumphon (6-7 hours overnight, from ฿200) then the night slow boat to Koh Tao (6 hours, from ฿300) is the cheapest route at roughly ฿500 total. The night boat arrives at dawn and saves one night of accommodation cost, offsetting the slow crossing time. Faster alternative: bus to Chumphon (฿200) plus Lomprayah speedboat (฿600) for a total of ฿800 but arrives in 2 hours instead of 6.

Partially. Phuket to Koh Phi Phi and Krabi to Koh Phi Phi ferries continue from May to October but cancellations are frequent when swells exceed 1.5 meters. Operators typically decide on the morning of departure. The Koh Lipe routes (from Tigerline) close entirely from June to September. The Gulf coast routes (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao) run year-round with only occasional disruption in October and November during the Gulf’s shorter monsoon.

Rassada Pier (also written Rasada Pier) is the main ferry terminal for Phuket island ferries. It is located in Phuket Town, about 15-20 minutes by taxi from Patong Beach (฿200-250) and 30-40 minutes from the airport (฿400-500 by taxi or metered Grab). Rassada handles all Andaman Wave Master and Phi Phi Cruiser departures. Tigerline uses the same pier. Do not confuse it with Chalong Pier which handles day-trip tour boats only.

Yes. Thai ferries have no official luggage limits for foot passengers. Large bags and backpacks are stored in the hold or at the bow of the boat. On speedboats, luggage goes under the bench seats or in a forward storage area. Keep valuables in your carry-on. Luggage gets wet on speedboats in rough seas if stored in open areas, so pack electronics in a dry bag or waterproof case.

Koh Phangan has two main piers: Thong Sala Pier (main port, south of the island, where most ferries arrive from Surat Thani and Koh Samui) and Haad Rin Pier (southeast, used specifically by the Haad Rin Express from Koh Samui’s Bang Rak pier for the full moon party beach). If you’re staying in Haad Rin, take the Haad Rin Express to save a taxi fare across the island. For anywhere else on Koh Phangan, arrive at Thong Sala.