Gulf islands · Surat Thani province
Ferries to and from Koh Samui
Koh Samui has its own airport and is the starting point for most trips to Koh Phangan and Koh Tao. It has several piers, and the right one depends on the operator, so check the departure pier on your ticket, not just “Koh Samui”.
Koh Samui piers
Bangrak and Maenam are 10–20 minutes from the airport; Nathon is on the far side of the island. Allow for traffic in Chaweng.
Nathon Pier
The west-coast town pier. Lomprayah, Songserm and Boonsiri boats to Phangan and Tao; Seatran car ferries to Donsak.
Maenam (Lomprayah) Pier
North coast. Lomprayah high-speed catamarans to Phangan and Tao.
Bangrak (Big Buddha) Pier
North-east, near the airport. Lomprayah, Boonsiri, Lomlahkkhirin and Songserm boats, plus the Haad Rin Queen to Haad Rin.
Lipa Noi and Nathon car-ferry piers
Raja and Seatran car ferries to Donsak on the mainland.
Ferries from Koh Samui
Ferries to Koh Samui
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Where do ferries leave from on Koh Samui?
Nathon Pier: The west-coast town pier. Lomprayah, Songserm and Boonsiri boats to Phangan and Tao; Seatran car ferries to Donsak. Maenam (Lomprayah) Pier: North coast. Lomprayah high-speed catamarans to Phangan and Tao. Bangrak (Big Buddha) Pier: North-east, near the airport. Lomprayah, Boonsiri, Lomlahkkhirin and Songserm boats, plus the Haad Rin Queen to Haad Rin. Lipa Noi and Nathon car-ferry piers: Raja and Seatran car ferries to Donsak on the mainland.
Any tips for the ferry to Koh Samui?
Bangrak and Maenam are 10–20 minutes from the airport; Nathon is on the far side of the island. Allow for traffic in Chaweng.