Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea · Runs all year
Koh Phayam to Koh Samui ferry
3 ferry departures are listed from Koh Phayam to Koh Samui on Thursday 5 November, between 07:15 and 08:00, run by Shanxi Travel Agency and Fame Tour. The fastest takes 9h; operators publish 8h – 10h. Boats leave from Koh Phayam pier, Ao Mae Mai and arrive at Koh Samui (the drop-off pier is printed on your ticket).
- Fastest 9h
- 3 departures listed
- 2 operators
- From €43.45
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 3 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €43.45 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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- 2 operators, 3 departures listed
- Fastest crossing 9h
Loy Krathong, 24 Nov 2026 (Nationwide). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
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Koh Phayam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:15 → 17:15 | EarliestCheapestShanxi Travel Agency Koh Phayam Pier Ranong → Na Thon Koh Samui | 10h | €43.45 | Book |
| 07:15 → 17:30 | Shanxi Travel Agency Koh Phayam Pier Ranong → Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm | 10h 15m | €72.59 | Book |
| 08:00 → 17:00 | FastestLast boatFame Tour Koh Phayam → Boonsiri Pier Koh Samui | 9h | €63.58 | Book |
Published schedule
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 2 departures a day between 07:15 and 07:30
- Shanxi Travel Agency: 07:15 → 17:15, 07:15 → 15:15, 07:30 → 17:30, 07:30 → 15:30
Times from 12Go and Bookaway’s schedule, checked 26 Oct 2026. No operator publishes a timetable we could check. Confirm on the booking page before you travel.
Route facts
| Departs | Koh Phayam pier, Ao Mae Mai, Ranong |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Samui (the drop-off pier is printed on your ticket), Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | 8h – 10h (fastest listed: 9h) |
| Distance | About 90 nautical miles (167 km) |
| Operators | Shanxi Travel Agency (8h – 10h) |
| Boats | Speedboat + van + bus + ferry, Speedboat + van + bus + speedboat |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- No operator or government timetable is published for this crossing. The times on this page are the ones 12Go and Bookaway listed on 26 October 2026; check yours when you book and again before you travel.
Koh Phayam to Koh Samui ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Phayam to Koh Samui?
Operators publish 8h – 10h for Koh Phayam to Koh Samui. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 9h to 10h 15m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 90 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Phayam to Koh Samui?
3 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 07:15 and the last at 08:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 2 departures a day between 07:15 and 07:30. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Phayam to Koh Samui ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Koh Phayam pier, Ao Mae Mai; boats arrive at Koh Samui (the drop-off pier is printed on your ticket). Some operators use other piers: Koh Phayam Pier Ranong and Koh Phayam. Your ticket names the pier.
How much is the ferry from Koh Phayam to Koh Samui?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €43.45 to €72.59 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 Phayam to Koh Samui?
Shanxi Travel Agency and Fame Tour. Shanxi Travel Agency: Speedboat + van + bus + ferry, Speedboat + van + bus + speedboat.
Does the Koh Phayam 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 Phayam to Koh Samui?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How long does the boat from Koh Phayam to Koh Samui take?
8h – 10h on the departures 12Go lists. Bookaway gives 10h to 10h 7m. Times depend on the boat and the sea, and no operator timetable is published, so check the time on your ticket.
What time is the first and last boat from Koh Phayam to Koh Samui?
12Go lists 2 departures a day between 07:15 and 07:30. Bookaway shows the earliest at 07:15 and the latest at 07:15. These are booking-site times checked on 26 October 2026; they change with the season and the weather, so confirm before you travel.
Who runs the boats from Koh Phayam to Koh Samui?
12Go lists Shanxi Travel Agency; Bookaway lists 1 operator on the route. 12Go's tickets start from THB 1,640.
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.
- 12go.asia, checked 26 Oct 2026: 12Go (booking site): schedule table of bookable departures with operator, boat type, departure and arrival times, read 26 Oct 2026. No operator timetable is published for this crossing.
- bookaway.com, checked 26 Oct 2026: Bookaway (booking site): 1 operator, departures 07:15–07:15, 10h to 10h 7m, read 26 Oct 2026.
- 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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