Raja Ferry is one of the leading providers of ferry services in Thailand. The company was established in 1981 and currently operates 13 vessels. The three main ports used by the company are Donsak, Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan for the convenience of their passengers.
Official address: 25 1 Moo 8. mittraphap road Donsak Suratthani
Phone 1: +66 2 277 4488
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All worked very well. I liked that the port and ferry were almost empty, unlike the crowds when going with Seatran. The bus was comfortable and going at a good speed. Reached airport on time.
We decided to use this service from Koh Samui to Krabi Ao Nang. We were told to board at the company's office near to the port at Koh Samui, where they gave us our tickets and we boarded a mini van to the port. From there, we went inside the company's port office and they told us to board on the ferry by foot. It probably would have been better if they told us to board the ferry directly at the departure time as we wasted an hour on the previous step.
The ferry journey was OK- it is very basic and there is one room with AC but there is an amazing view from the top deck and a small shop selling water and snacks.
On the other side our coach transfer was waiting for us and it took us to the company's office in Surat Thani where we had a one hour wait for the next van, and could use the bathroom or buy lunch nearby.
The next van took us through to Krabi bus terminal and we realised that we were better getting off there than at the Ao Nang stop as it was closer to our accommodation. The van driver was very confused by that and we used Google translate to communicate.
All in all - it was good and good value. However I thought I was booking a private transfer door to door so not sure how to do that. Be aware it is a public service and the vans get very full.
Very good experience. In time. Well organised.
not bad for a bus travel
Your Guide to Seamless Travel with Raja Ferry
Language and communication
The operators ensure that both the counter staff and drivers are able to communicate in English, accommodating travelers efficiently.
Finding your ride
General pickup information:Travelers can easily locate their ride or driver as the driver will be wearing a company uniform and the vehicle will be branded with the company's colors and name. Additionally, travelers can head to the company's counter or ticket at the designated locations. For those picking up rides at airports or terminals, specifically at Surat Airport, the meeting point is at Gate 1 for shared transfers.
Pickup delay:For shared airport pickups, passengers can board the next bus or minivan without any additional fee if their flight is delayed, provided they notify the staff at the counter on the same day. For private airport pickups, drivers can wait for passengers without additional charges, but it is necessary to inform the staff about the delay. In specific cases, such as between Surat and Donsak, there may be a fee of **1,000 baht** for private delays.
Baggage and special items
Bicycles:Bicycles are not allowed on board.
Motorbikes:Motorbikes are not allowed on board.
Accessibility and assistance
Wheelchair accessibility:Vehicles are wheelchair accessible.
Guide dogs:Guide dogs are not allowed on shared transfers but are permitted on private transfers.
Booking and Amendments
Name Changes:Name changes after booking approval are permitted without a fee. However, it is necessary to inform the staff in advance to facilitate the change.
E-Tickets:Passengers do not need to print their tickets or confirmation emails.
Onboard Policies
Passengers are not allowed to eat or drink on board.
Pet policies
Pets are allowed on board free of charge but must be kept in a cage.
The distance between Krabi and Koh Phangan is 128 miles, or approximately 205 kilometers.There are 6 ways to get from Krabi to Koh Phangan, including bus-ferry, van-ferry, minivan, bus, ferry, and train.The earliest departure leaves at 00:00 and has a duration of 5 hours 45 minutes.The fastest way to travel is by van-ferry, which takes approximately 6 hours 30 minutes.
Krabi to Koh Phangan by bus-ferry
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: High Speed and Express.
Krabi to Koh Phangan by van-ferry
Starting Price: US$ 24There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: High Speed and Express.
The distance between Phuket and Koh Phangan is 168 miles, or approximately 268 kilometers.There are 5 ways to get from Phuket to Koh Phangan, including bus-ferry, van-ferry, bus, minivan, and ferry.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 23:00 and has a duration of 11 hours.
Phuket to Koh Phangan by bus-ferry
There are 2 travel classes for this journey, including: High Speed and Express.
The distance between Suratthani and Don Sak is 28 miles, or approximately 44 kilometers.There are 5 ways to get from Suratthani to Don Sak, including car, minivan, bus, bus-ferry, and van-ferry.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 22:30 and has a duration of 2 hours.The fastest way to travel is by bus-ferry, which takes approximately 1 hour.
Suratthani to Don Sak by bus
The only travel class available is Express.
Suratthani to Don Sak by bus-ferry
Starting Price: US$ 3The only travel class available is Express.
Suratthani to Don Sak by van-ferry
Starting Price: US$ 9The only travel class available is Express.
The distance between Suratthani and Koh Phangan is 63 miles, or approximately 100 kilometers.There are 5 ways to get from Suratthani to Koh Phangan, including van-ferry, bus-ferry, ferry, minivan, and bus.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 22:30 and has a duration of 5 hours.The fastest way to travel is by bus-ferry, which takes approximately 4 hours.
Suratthani to Koh Phangan by van-ferry
Starting Price: US$ 19There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, High Speed, and Express.
Suratthani to Koh Phangan by bus-ferry
Starting Price: US$ 13There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: High Speed, Standard, and Express.
The distance between Koh Phangan and Suratthani is 63 miles, or approximately 100 kilometers.There are 5 ways to get from Koh Phangan to Suratthani, including van-ferry, bus-ferry, ferry, minivan, and bus.There are no morning departures for this route. The Earliest departure leaves at 22:00 and has a duration of 5 hours.The fastest way to travel is by bus-ferry, which takes approximately 3 hours 30 minutes.
Koh Phangan to Suratthani by van-ferry
Starting Price: US$ 19There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, High Speed, and Express.
Koh Phangan to Suratthani by bus-ferry
Starting Price: US$ 13There are 3 travel classes for this journey, including: High Speed, Standard, and Express.
Koh Phangan to Suratthani by bus
The only travel class available is Express.
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Our travelers reviews about the ride with Raja Ferry
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All worked very well. I liked that the port and ferry were almost empty, unlike the crowds when going with Seatran. The bus was comfortable and going at a good speed. Reached airport on time.
We decided to use this service from Koh Samui to Krabi Ao Nang. We were told to board at the company's office near to the port at Koh Samui, where they gave us our tickets and we boarded a mini van to the port. From there, we went inside the company's port office and they told us to board on the ferry by foot. It probably would have been better if they told us to board the ferry directly at the departure time as we wasted an hour on the previous step.
The ferry journey was OK- it is very basic and there is one room with AC but there is an amazing view from the top deck and a small shop selling water and snacks.
On the other side our coach transfer was waiting for us and it took us to the company's office in Surat Thani where we had a one hour wait for the next van, and could use the bathroom or buy lunch nearby.
The next van took us through to Krabi bus terminal and we realised that we were better getting off there than at the Ao Nang stop as it was closer to our accommodation. The van driver was very confused by that and we used Google translate to communicate.
All in all - it was good and good value. However I thought I was booking a private transfer door to door so not sure how to do that. Be aware it is a public service and the vans get very full.
Raja Ferry Ticket OfficeRaja Ferry Port Ticket Counter, Si Wichai 16, Makham Tia, Mueang Surat Thani District, Surat Thani 84000, Thailand
Surat Thani Bus Station (Suttisa Tour)Surat Thani Bus Station (Suttisa Tour), 476X+Q4M, Highway 417, Wat Pradu, Mueang Surat Thani District, Surat Thani 84000
Suratthani Bus TerminalSurat Thani Bus Terminal, 130/181 130/238 หมู่ 10 Wat Pradu, Mueang Surat Thani District, Surat Thani 84000, Thailand
Samui Airport (USM)Samui International Airport (USM), Bo Put, Ko Samui District, Surat Thani, Thailand