Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) – Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)
Ferries to Koh Samui Island
Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) – Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)
Ferries to Koh Samui Island
The Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) is approximately 45 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) cost around $28 and $113, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry sailings typycally depart from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) at around 11:00. The last ferry leaves at 15:00.
The Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry trip can take around 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 14 weekly sailings from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) serviced by Songserm & Lomprayah High Speed Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry prices typically range between $28* and $113*. The average price is typically $56*. The cheapest ferries from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) start from $28*. The average price for a foot passenger is $56*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated July 25
The distance between Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) is approximately 17 miles (28km) or 15 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
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| Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) - Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Thailand | |
| Destination Country | Koh Samui Island | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Songserm & Lomprayah High Speed Ferries | |
| Average Price | $56 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 45 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 11:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Distance | 15 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Found on the southern isthmus of Thailand, in the mountainous Surat Thani region surrounded by the glittering Gulf of Thailand, is the district of Don Sak. It’s an area of breath-taking tropical beauty. Much of the region is covered in lush woodland formed of coconut palms and broad-leafed ferns, between which twist rural roads leading to the many quaint settlements upon the undulating hills of the mainland. The north of Don Sak is marked by a rugged coastline overlooking the gulf. From here ferries hop across to the tree-topped islands that, on a clear day, can be seen rising on steep-cliffs towards the horizon. The main passenger terminal is near the town of Mu Ban Don Sak Thani in the north-east of the region, just off the main 4142 dual-carriageway that cuts through the centre of Don Sak. This somewhat small facility is located at the end of a long pier (known locally as Leam Tuad Pier), and can be reached via a covered walkway lining one edge of the stilted promenade. Amenities at the clean and modern terminal building include a check-in point, indoor and outdoor waiting areas, a car-park and a designated spot from which coaches and buses take passengers to destinations across Don Sak. There are three outgoing routes available at the port, all of which head towards the nearby islands in the Gulf of Thailand. These journeys are hosted by Songserm ferries who regularly sail north to the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui throughout the week.
Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries are operated by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, Seatran Ferry and Songserm connecting Thailand with 9 destinations. Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Ferries sail around 54 times a day and up to 352 times a week.
Ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) sail approximately 22 times per week with a crossing time of 52m. The average price of a Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry is about $35.
The Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry runs 15 times per week with a duration of 2h 50m. The average price of a Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry is around $78.
Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries sail to Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier), Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier), Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier), Nakhon Si Thammarat City, Krabi Town, Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier), Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, Surat Thani City, Surat Thani Airport.
Sailing time on a Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry can vary between 30m and 4h 0m depending on the route, operator and season.
The price of a ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) starts at around $109.56. Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries can range between $109.56 and $17.92 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) is on the Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry in 30m with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.
Car ferries do not sail from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier), only foot passengers can board ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, Songserm, Seatran Ferry.
No, currently you can not take your pet with you on the ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
Cabins are currently unavailable on all ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed on any ferry travelling to Koh Samui.
