Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Ferry: Times & Fares
From Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui
Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui Island: Bus and Ferry Guide
Travelling from Surat Thani Airport to Samui Island means combining two legs: an overland transfer from the airport to Donsak Pier, followed by a sea crossing to Koh Samui. This is the standard way to reach the island for travellers flying into Surat Thani, and it is sold as a single through-ticket so you do not need to arrange each leg separately.
This route does not run year-round. Services currently operate during selected months of the year, matching demand and sea conditions on the Donsak crossing. If you are searching outside this window, check the booking calendar before you fly in, since departures shown outside the season will not be available — in that case, plan an alternative airport transfer such as a taxi or minivan direct to a Koh Samui pier, or fly directly into Samui Airport instead.
How the journey works
The first leg is a road transfer by the available transport from Surat Thani Airport to Donsak Pier on the mainland coast, run by our transport partners. Onboard onboard facilities. At Donsak, passengers change onto a car and passenger ferry for the crossing to Koh Samui, arriving at the island's main pier. Some services route via alternative piers, such as Nathon or Lipa Noi, so it is worth checking your ticket for the exact arrival point if you have a specific hotel transfer booked afterwards.
Duration, frequency and price
The full airport-to-island journey, bus plus ferry combined, takes around the scheduled journey time. During the season there are regular departures departures a day, so you can generally match a transfer to your flight arrival time rather than waiting long at the airport. Fares start from our online fares for the combined bus and ferry ticket; exact pricing depends on operator, time of day and how far in advance you book, so always confirm the price shown at checkout before paying.
Booking your transfer
Because this is a seasonal, combined service, availability can sell out on popular flight arrival times, especially around midday when several flights land close together. Book your Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui bus and ferry ticket in advance to secure your preferred departure, and check the return leg on the Koh Samui to Surat Thani Airport ferry and bus schedule if you need a round trip. Selecting your travel date in the booking form will show you the live departures, seat availability and current fare for that day.
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.
