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Chumphon to Koh Samui departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:45 → 11:15 | EarliestCheapest Lomprayah Pier Chumphon → Lomprayah Bangrak Pier | 5h 30m | €26.49 | Book |
| 06:00 → 11:30 | Chumphon Train Station → Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1 | 5h 30m | €35.79 | Book |
| 06:45 → 11:30 | Chumphon Paknam Pier Catamaran → Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran | 4h 45m | €31.95 | Book |
| 07:00 → 11:30 | Fastest Lomprayah Pier Chumphon → Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1 | 4h 30m | €31.79 | Book |
| 09:00 → 17:30 | Last boat Chumphon Airport → Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1 | 8h 30m | €38.44 | Book |
Operator timetable
4 catamarans daily each way: Lomprayah 2 (Pralarn Pier), Boonsiri 2 (Bangrak Pier)
Boonsiri’s times are from its timetable valid 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027.
- Lomprayah from Chumphon: 07:00 (arr. Pralarn 11:30), 13:15 (arr. 17:30)
- Boonsiri from Chumphon (Pak Nam pier): 06:45 (arr. Bangrak 11:30), 13:00 (arr. 17:45)
- Lomprayah from Pralarn Pier: 08:00 (arr. Chumphon 11:45), 12:30 (arr. 16:30)
- Boonsiri from Bangrak Pier: 08:00 (arr. Chumphon 12:00), 12:30 (arr. 17:00)
Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027, checked 4 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Thung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah), Chumphon |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Pralarn Pier, Maenam (Lomprayah) / Bangrak Pier (Boonsiri), Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | 3h 45m – 4h 45m (fastest listed: 4h 30m) |
| Distance | About 69 nautical miles (128 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (4h 15m – 4h 30m (3h 45m – 4h towards Chumphon)), Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (4h – 4h 45m (Pak Nam pier – Bangrak)) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
Before you travel
Good to know
- Lomprayah’s timetable sells combined boat + bus/van tickets to Chumphon railway station, Surat Thani, Hua Hin and Bangkok from the same islands.
Getting to and from the pier
- Lomprayah’s Chumphon pier transfers connect with Chumphon railway station and airport
- Lomprayah sells an “any hotel” option on Samui from Pralarn Pier
Return trip: From Samui, Lomprayah leaves Pralarn Pier at 08:00 and 12:30 (Chumphon 11:45 and 16:30), and Boonsiri leaves Bangrak Pier at 08:00 and 12:30 (12:00 and 17:00).
Chumphon to Koh Samui ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Samui?
Operators publish 3h 45m – 4h 45m for Chumphon to Koh Samui. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 4h 30m to 8h 30m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 69 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Chumphon to Koh Samui?
5 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 05:45 and the last at 09:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 4 catamarans daily each way: Lomprayah 2 (Pralarn Pier), Boonsiri 2 (Bangrak Pier). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Chumphon to Koh Samui ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Thung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah); boats arrive at Pralarn Pier, Maenam (Lomprayah) / Bangrak Pier (Boonsiri). Some operators use other piers: Lomprayah Pier Chumphon, Chumphon Train Station, Chumphon Paknam Pier Catamaran and Chumphon Airport. Your ticket names the pier. Lomprayah’s Chumphon pier transfers connect with Chumphon railway station and airport.
How much is the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Samui?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €26.49 to €38.44 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Chumphon to Koh Samui?
Lomprayah and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran; Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: High-speed catamaran.
Does the Chumphon to Koh Samui ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The Gulf has a different weather pattern from the Andaman coast: services run all year, but the northeast monsoon can disrupt crossings around November and December, mostly on the open-water legs to and from Koh Tao and Chumphon.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Chumphon to Koh Samui?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Samui to Chumphon?
From Samui, Lomprayah leaves Pralarn Pier at 08:00 and 12:30 (Chumphon 11:45 and 16:30), and Boonsiri leaves Bangrak Pier at 08:00 and 12:30 (12:00 and 17:00).
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- lomprayah.com, checked 29 Sept 2026: Lomprayah "Timetable 2026" flipbook embedded on this page (PDF: cdnc.heyzine.com/flip-book/pdf/15c14f82883e25cc5239e9dc9760b05fce1325b6-57.pdf); departure and arrival times per vessel type.
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Boonsiri timetable images "Effective from 1st October 2026 – 31th May 2027": From Chumphon Pier (Boonsiri Pak Nam pier), From Koh Tao, From Koh Phangan (Thongsala Pier), From Koh Samui (Bangrak pier).
- lomprayah.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Branch map markers: Chumphon Thungmakham Noi Pier, Koh Samui (Pralan Pier, Maenam), Surat Thani (Tapee Pier).
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Granite boulders and palms at Coral Cove on the east coast of Koh Samui, between Chaweng and Lamai (Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0).
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