Surat Thani to Donsak Ferry: Times & Tickets
- Crossing time 1h 15m–1h 45m
- Operators 1
- Departures a day 32
165+ THB
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Travel from Surat Thani to Donsak with Ease
Surat Thani to Donsak by Bus – Schedule, Price & Guide
Embarking on a journey from Surat Thani to Donsak is very easy. It offers travelers efficient connections to the beautiful islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Covering a distance of approximately 53 kilometers (33 miles), the trip is both quick and convenient.
Surat Thani to Donsak Schedule and Pricing
Several transportation options are available for this route, primarily buses and minivans. The journey typically takes between 1 to 1.5 hours, depending on the service chosen. Prices range from 150 to 380 THB. citeturn0search0
Departure Details
Buses and minivans depart from multiple locations in Surat Thani:
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Surat Thani Airport: Services are available directly from the airport to Donsak. The journey is taking approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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Surat Thani Train Station: Buses depart from Phunphin regularly, with a travel time of around 1 hour and 45 minutes.
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Surat Thani City Center. Departures from the Phantip Travel office and other central locations. It offers frequent services to Donsak, with a journey time of just over 1 hour.
Generalities about the Destination
Donsak serves as the primary gateway to the islands of Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. The town hosts two main ferry ports:
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Seatran Ferry Port: Offers hourly departures to Nathon in Koh Samui from 05:00 to 19:00 daily.
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Raja Ferry Port: Provides services to both Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Ferries to Koh Samui depart every hour from 05:00 to 18:00, with an additional departure at 19:30. Services to Koh Phangan are available at 06:00, 08:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, and 18:00.
Check-in Instructions
For buses and minivans, arrive at the departure point at least 15 minutes before departure. Tickets are available for purchase online or at the ticket office. For ferries from Donsak to the islands, check in at the ferry pier at least 30 minutes before departure. This helps ensure a smooth boarding process.
Important Travel Information
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Ticket Prices. The price for bus and minivan tickets from Surat Thani to Donsak ranges from 150 to 380 THB. The fare for a ferry ticket from Donsak to Koh Samui is 140 THB per person. Tickets to Koh Phangan cost 210 THB per passenger.
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Travel Time. The bus journey from Surat Thani to Donsak takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours. The Ferry journey from Donsak to Koh Samui takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes. To Koh Phangan, it takes approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.
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Service Frequency. Buses and minivans operate frequently throughout the day. Services start as early as 06:00 and continue until 17:00.
Ferries to the islands also have multiple daily departures, ensuring flexible travel options.
Conclusion
Traveling from Surat Thani to Donsak is a convenient and affordable journey. It provides seamless connections to some of Thailand's most popular island destinations. With frequent bus and ferry services, travelers can easily plan their trips to suit their schedules and preferences.
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.
