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Chumphon to Samui Island by Ferry: A Scenic Voyage

Key facts
  • Crossing time 4h 15m–8h 40m
  • Operators 1
  • Departures a day 6
Sailing season This route sails all year round.

1,000+ THB

A Scenic Journey from Chumphon to Samui Island by Ferry

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

Chumphon to Koh Samui Ferry: Route Overview

Traveling from Chumphon to Samui Island is one of the most popular ways to reach Koh Samui from the Thai mainland. The crossing takes around the scheduled journey time, with 6 available and fares starting from ฿1,000. Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co., Ltd. operates this route, and other ferry companies also run boats between Chumphon and Koh Samui, so travelers can usually choose between a few departure times on the same day.

Ferry Is Not the Only Way to Koh Samui

Ferry is the most direct option from Chumphon pier, but it is not the only route to the island. Travelers coming from further afield sometimes connect via Surat Thani, which has its own pier and ferry links to Koh Samui, or fly directly into Koh Samui Airport and skip the sea crossing altogether. For those already in Chumphon, the ferry remains the fastest and most straightforward option, and it is well suited to travelers arriving by train or bus from Bangkok, since Chumphon is a regular stop on the southern rail and bus lines.

Getting to the Pier and Onboard

Once in Chumphon town, a taxi is the easiest way to reach the pier, and many ferry tickets include a shared minivan or songthaew transfer from central Chumphon or the train station, so it is worth checking what is bundled with your fare when booking. Onboard, the bus and ferry used on this route typically offers onboard facilities, making the crossing comfortable for both day-trippers and travelers with luggage.

Schedule, Season, and Prices

Chumphon to Koh Samui ferries run all year round, with 6 on most days. Exact departure and arrival times vary by operator and by season, so always check the live schedule shown on this page before booking rather than relying on a fixed time. Prices start from ฿1,000 for a standard one-way ticket; fares can shift with demand and season, so booking ahead is recommended during peak travel periods.

Booking Your Crossing

Reserving your Chumphon to Koh Samui ferry ticket online secures your seat and, on many sailings, your pier transfer as well. Compare the available departure times and operators above, then book your ferry ticket from Chumphon to Koh Samui to lock in your preferred sailing before it fills up.

Planning the return leg? See the Koh Samui to Chumphon ferry schedule for departure times and prices heading back to the mainland.

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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