Surat Thani to Koh Phaluai ferry

Operators publish 1h 30m for Surat Thani to Koh Phaluai. The sea distance is about 13 nautical miles.

1 departure was listed for 5 Nov 2026 at 10:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Two round trips a day on the published timetable (operating days not stated). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.

The main departure point is Donsak Pier (Raja Ferry Port); boats arrive at Koh Phaluai Pier. Donsak is also Raja Ferry’s port for Koh Samui (Lipa Noi) and Koh Phangan (Thong Sala).

On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €14.80 to €14.80 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.

Raja Ferry. Raja Ferry: Vehicle ferry.

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.

Yes, this crossing carries vehicles. Check the operator’s rules for cars and motorbikes before you travel.

From Koh Phaluai the ferry leaves at 11:00 and 18:00 and reaches Donsak 1 hour 30 minutes later (12:30 and 19:30).

Raja Ferry’s timetable shows 1 hour 30 minutes each way: 09:00 → 10:30 and 16:00 → 17:30 from Donsak, 11:00 → 12:30 and 18:00 → 19:30 from Koh Phaluai.

Yes. Raja Ferry’s Donsak – Koh Phaluai fare table (checked October 2026) lists motorcycles (750 THB), cars and pick-ups (1,500 THB), vans, coaches and trucks as well as foot passengers (450 THB).