Gulf islands · Surat Thani province
Ferries to and from Surat Thani
Surat Thani is the mainland transport hub for the Gulf islands, with an airport, a railway station at Phun Phin and bus links to Krabi and Bangkok. Most island tickets combine a bus to Donsak pier with the ferry, and a slow night boat leaves from the town pier.
Surat Thani piers
Combined bus + boat tickets from the airport or train station are the simplest option: the bus waits for the ferry connection.
Donsak Pier
About 60 km east of town. Car ferries and fast boats to Samui and Phangan.
Ban Don town pier
In the town centre. The overnight boats to Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.
Ferries from Surat Thani
Ferries to Surat Thani
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Where do ferries leave from on Surat Thani?
Donsak Pier: About 60 km east of town. Car ferries and fast boats to Samui and Phangan. Ban Don town pier: In the town centre. The overnight boats to Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.
Any tips for the ferry to Surat Thani?
Combined bus + boat tickets from the airport or train station are the simplest option: the bus waits for the ferry connection.