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Chumphon to Koh Samui ferry

5 ferry departures are listed from Chumphon to Koh Samui on Thursday 5 November, between 05:45 and 09:00, run by Lomprayah and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. The fastest takes 4h 30m; operators publish 3h 45m – 4h 45m. Boats leave from Thung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah) and arrive at Pralarn Pier, Maenam (Lomprayah) / Bangrak Pier (Boonsiri).

  • Fastest 4h 30m
  • 5 departures listed
  • 2 operators
  • From €26.49
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✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 4 sources

Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check

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Fares from €26.49 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026

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Operators on this route
LomprayahBoonsiri High Speed Ferries

Return trip: Koh Samui → Chumphon

Crossing timefrom 4h 30m
On the waterHigh-speed catamaran
DepartsThung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah)
ArrivesPralarn Pier, Maenam (Lomprayah) / Bangrak Pier (Boonsiri)

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.

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5 departures between 05:45 and 09:00
Depart → arriveOperator & piersTimeFareBook
05:45 → 11:15 EarliestCheapestLomprayah
Lomprayah Pier Chumphon → Lomprayah Bangrak Pier
5h 30m €26.49 Book
06:00 → 11:30 Lomprayah
Chumphon Train Station → Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1
5h 30m €35.79 Book
06:45 → 11:30 Boonsiri High Speed Ferries
Chumphon Paknam Pier Catamaran → Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran
4h 45m €31.95 Book
07:00 → 11:30 FastestLomprayah
Lomprayah Pier Chumphon → Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1
4h 30m €31.79 Book
09:00 → 17:30 Last boatLomprayah
Chumphon Airport → Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1
8h 30m €38.44 Book

Getting to Thung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah)? Taxi and transfer options from Chumphon airport, Chumphon, Chumphon Night Market

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

DepartsThung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah), Chumphon
ArrivesPralarn Pier, Maenam (Lomprayah) / Bangrak Pier (Boonsiri), Surat Thani
Crossing time3h 45m – 4h 45m (fastest listed: 4h 30m)
DistanceAbout 69 nautical miles (128 km)
OperatorsLomprayah (4h 15m – 4h 30m (3h 45m – 4h towards Chumphon)), Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (4h – 4h 45m (Pak Nam pier – Bangrak))
BoatsHigh-speed catamaran
SeasonRuns all year
VehiclesPassengers only
SeaGulf of Thailand
Chumphon Koh Samui
Thung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah) → Pralarn Pier, Maenam (Lomprayah) / Bangrak Pier (Boonsiri) · about 69 nautical miles. Straight line between piers, not the sailing track. Coastline: Natural Earth.
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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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