Donsak to Phuket: Compare Tickets, Times & Prices | Book Now
- Crossing time 6h 15m
- Operators 1
- Departures a day 2
550+ THB
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How to get from Donsak to Phuket
Getting from Donsak to Phuket
Donsak and Phuket sit on opposite coasts of southern Thailand: Donsak is the mainland ferry pier on the Gulf of Thailand side, in Surat Thani province, while Phuket lies on the Andaman Sea. Because the two coasts aren't connected by open water, there is no direct ferry sailing between them. Travellers cover this leg by road, and the journey is usually sold as a single through-ticket that also handles any ferry connection needed at the start of the trip.
Who uses this route
Donsak Pier is best known as the mainland gateway for ferries to and from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. Many people booking "Donsak to Phuket" are actually island travellers who take a ferry into Donsak first, then continue overland to Phuket, or vice versa. If you're coming from one of these islands, check that your ticket includes the ferry-to-pier connection as well as the road transfer, so you don't need to arrange transport separately at Donsak.
Transport, operator, and journey time
The overland leg runs by bus, operated by Phantip 1970 Co., Ltd, with 2 to choose from depending on the day and season. Journey time is listed as about 6 minutes on this page; because the route crosses the peninsula on public roads, actual travel time can shift with traffic and weather, so it's worth checking the schedule shown here at the time of booking rather than relying on a fixed figure. Onboard facilities include onboard facilities, and the service typically operates during all year round.
Prices and what's included
Fares for this route start from ฿550 per person. The price reflects the road transfer between Donsak and Phuket; if your journey begins on an island such as Koh Samui or Koh Phangan, confirm whether the connecting ferry is bundled into the fare or needs to be booked as a separate leg.
Booking your transfer
Select your travel date and passenger numbers above to see live departure times, seat availability, and the current fare for Phantip 1970 Co., Ltd's Donsak–Phuket service. If you're planning the return journey, use the Phuket to Donsak transfer page to check schedules and prices for travelling back toward the Gulf coast piers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
