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Donsak to Koh Samui - Tickets & Schedules

Key facts
  • Crossing time 45m
  • Operators 2
  • Departures a day 3
Sailing season This route sails all year round.

450+ THB

How to get from Donsak to Samui Island

Eighteen-armed white Guanyin statue at Wat Plai Laem temple, Koh Samui, with stone guardian lion under pastel sky

Donsak to Koh Samui Ferry

The ferry crossing from Donsak to Samui Island is the main sea link between the Thai mainland and Koh Samui, carrying foot passengers, motorbikes, and cars across the Gulf of Thailand. Boats depart from Donsak pier on the mainland and arrive at Nathon Pier on Koh Samui's west coast, close to Nathon town and its bus, taxi, and songthaew connections to the island's beaches.

Operators and transport options

Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co., Ltd. and Songserm Express Boat runs the route with ferry, so you can bring a vehicle onboard as well as travel as a foot passenger. Onboard facilities typically include onboard facilities, which makes the crossing comfortable even when the boat is busy.

Journey duration, schedule and fares

The crossing takes around the scheduled journey time, with 3 scheduled each day, so you can plan onward connections to Koh Tao or Koh Phangan without a long wait at either pier. Sailings run all year round, though timings can shift with sea conditions and demand — always check the live timetable on this page before you travel rather than relying on a fixed departure time. Fares start from ฿450 per person; the exact price depends on vehicle type, passenger age, and how far in advance you book.

Booking your Donsak to Koh Samui ferry

Book your ticket online to secure your preferred departure and avoid queuing at Donsak pier, especially during peak holiday weeks when boats can fill up. Arrive with enough time to check in before departure, particularly if you're bringing a car or motorbike, since vehicle loading takes longer than foot-passenger boarding.

Arriving at Nathon Pier, Koh Samui

Nathon is Koh Samui's main ferry gateway and sits a short ride from Chaweng, Lamai, and the island's northern beaches. Taxis and songthaews wait at the pier for onward transfers, and Nathon also serves as a common transit point for travelers continuing by boat to Koh Phangan or Koh Tao. If you're starting your trip from the island instead, see the Koh Samui to Donsak ferry schedule for return sailings and fares.

FAQ

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.

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