There are 2 way(s) to get from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui
Fares and times checked on 12go.asia for a high-season departure. Book with Direct Ferries (form at the top of the page) or 12go.asia.
Operators and piers — Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 1 departure from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 1 company: Lomprayah. The fare was €23 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 2 h 15.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah | Boat | 1 | €23 | 2h 15min | Surat Thani Airport → Lomprayah Nathon Pier |
| Raja Ferry | Minivan / bus | 2 | €25 – €27 | 3h 15min | Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui Transfer |
| Samui Tour | Minivan / bus | 2 | €17 – €21 | 4h | Surat Thani Airport → Nathon Pier |
| Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | Minivan / bus | 1 | €28 | 3h 45min | Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui Hotel Transfer Shuttle Service |
| Van2Travel | Private transfer / charter | 1 | €221 | — | Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui Transfer |
| Firstplan Transport Services | Private transfer / charter | 1 | €166 | — | Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui Transfer |
| BangkokTaxi24 | Private transfer / charter | 1 | €200 | — | Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui Town Transfer |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) · Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) · Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui (Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Port) · Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui Chaweng
Source: 12go.asia and Direct Ferries, checked on 7 October 2026 for a departure on 15 December 2026 (high season). Timetables and fares change with the season.
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Practical tips
Some island routes only run in the dry season (roughly November to April) or with fewer boats in the rainy season. Always search with your exact travel date.
Surat Thani Airport can have several departure points. Read the pier name on your ticket and plan your transfer to it in advance.
Luggage is often loaded on deck or at the front of speedboats. A dry bag for your phone and documents is useful, and a seasickness tablet helps on open-sea crossings.
🛣️ The journey experience
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 1 departure from Surat Thani Airport to Koh Samui with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 1 company: Lomprayah. The fare was €23 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 2 h 15.
In Surat Thani Airport, boats leave from Surat Thani Airport; in Koh Samui they arrive at Lomprayah Nathon Pier.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Surat Thani Airport → Koh Samui
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 2 h 15 at the fastest and 2 h 15 for the median departure (fastest: Lomprayah). Times vary with the operator, the stops and the sea conditions.
Fares listed on 12go.asia (checked on 7 October 2026 for 15 December 2026) ranged from €23 to €23 per adult, with a median of €23. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Lomprayah.
Departure points listed: Surat Thani Airport. Arrival points: Lomprayah Nathon Pier. The exact pier depends on the operator — it is shown on your ticket.
Search your date in the Direct Ferries form on this page, or compare the departures listed on 12go.asia. Check the meeting point and check-in time written on your booking confirmation.
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