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Koh Kood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 → 11:30 | Ao Salad Pier Koh Kood → Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran | 23h 30m | €59.92 | Book |
Operator timetable
1 joint bus + boat departure a day (Boonsiri timetable, 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027)
- Koh Kood → Koh Samui: 14:30 → 11:30 (next day) (฿2,250)
- Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier) → Koh Kood (Ao Salad Pier): 12:30 → 11:45 (next day) (฿2,250)
Source: Boonsiri High Speed Catamaran timetable (operator), checked 25 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Ao Salad Pier, Koh Kood, Trat |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Bangrak Pier, Koh Samui, Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | About 21h (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 23h 30m) |
| Distance | About 67 nautical miles (124 km) |
| Operators | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (About 21h door to door) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran, Coach / van |
| 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
- One Boonsiri ticket covers the boat and the road legs; times are from its timetable for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027, so check the operator’s site before travelling. Boonsiri asks passengers to check in 30 minutes before departure.
Getting to and from the pier
- Boonsiri’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up and drop-off versions of many of these trips at a higher fare
Return trip: Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier) → Koh Kood (Ao Salad Pier): 12:30 → 11:45 (next day), ฿2,250 on Boonsiri’s timetable.
Koh Kood to Koh Samui ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Kood to Koh Samui?
Operators publish About 21h (bus + boat) for Koh Kood to Koh Samui. The sea distance is about 67 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Kood to Koh Samui?
1 departure was listed for 5 Nov 2026 at 12:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 1 joint bus + boat departure a day (Boonsiri timetable, 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Kood to Koh Samui ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Ao Salad Pier, Koh Kood; boats arrive at Bangrak Pier, Koh Samui. Boonsiri’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up and drop-off versions of many of these trips at a higher fare.
How much is the ferry from Koh Kood to Koh Samui?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €59.92 to €59.92 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 Koh Kood to Koh Samui?
Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Kood 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 Koh Kood to Koh Samui?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Samui to Koh Kood?
Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier) → Koh Kood (Ao Salad Pier): 12:30 → 11:45 (next day), ฿2,250 on Boonsiri’s timetable.
How long does it take from Koh Kood to Koh Samui?
About 21h on Boonsiri’s joint ticket: 14:30 → 11:30 (next day). Times from Boonsiri’s timetable for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027.
How much is the Koh Kood to Koh Samui joint ticket?
฿2,250 per person on Boonsiri’s timetable (1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027); prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.
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.
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 25 Oct 2026: Boonsiri High Speed Catamaran timetable (operator site), high-season tables effective 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027: departure, arrival and fare per departure point.
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 25 Oct 2026: Boonsiri route list: bus, van and catamaran services it runs.
- 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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