Loy Krathong, 24 Nov 2026 (Nationwide). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
New Year's Eve, 31 Dec 2026 (Nationwide). Boats to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao are very busy around New Year's Eve, which coincides with a Full Moon Party; book ahead. Events calendar
Songkran (Thai New Year), 13 Apr – 15 Apr 2027 (Nationwide). Ferries and boats are busy with Thai holidaymakers in the days around Songkran; book ahead. Events calendar
High season: boats on popular Andaman Coast routes can sell out in December, January and around holidays. Book a day or more ahead.
Koh Samui to Khao Sok 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 → 13:30 | Lomprayah Nathon Pier → Khao Sok Bus Station | 5h | €33.14 | Book |
Operator timetable
1 joint bus + boat departure a day (Boonsiri timetable, 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027)
- Koh Samui → Khao Sok: 10:20 → 15:30 (฿1,250)
- Khao Sok (van station or hotel) → Koh Samui (Nathon Pier): 09:00 → 14:15 (฿1,250)
Source: Boonsiri High Speed Catamaran timetable (operator), checked 25 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Nathon Pier, Koh Samui, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Khao Sok (Boonsiri van station), Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | About 5h 10m (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 5h) |
| Distance | About 19 nautical miles (35 km) |
| Operators | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (About 5h 10m 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 also sells the trip on to the Ratchaprapha Dam pier (Cheow Lan Lake) at 10:20, arriving 15:00 (฿1,550)
- Khao Sok village is at the entrance to Khao Sok National Park
Return trip: Khao Sok (van station or hotel) → Koh Samui (Nathon Pier): 09:00 → 14:15, ฿1,250 on Boonsiri’s timetable.
Koh Samui to Khao Sok ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Khao Sok?
Operators publish About 5h 10m (bus + boat) for Koh Samui to Khao Sok. The sea distance is about 19 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Samui to Khao Sok?
1 departure was listed for 5 Nov 2026 at 08:30 (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 Samui to Khao Sok ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Nathon Pier, Koh Samui; boats arrive at Khao Sok (Boonsiri van station). Boonsiri also sells the trip on to the Ratchaprapha Dam pier (Cheow Lan Lake) at 10:20, arriving 15:00 (฿1,550).
How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Khao Sok?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €33.14 to €33.14 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 Samui to Khao Sok?
Lomprayah and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Samui to Khao Sok ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Samui to Khao Sok?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Khao Sok to Koh Samui?
Khao Sok (van station or hotel) → Koh Samui (Nathon Pier): 09:00 → 14:15, ฿1,250 on Boonsiri’s timetable.
How long does it take from Koh Samui to Khao Sok?
About 5h 10m on Boonsiri’s joint ticket: 10:20 → 15:30. Times from Boonsiri’s timetable for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027.
How much is the Koh Samui to Khao Sok joint ticket?
฿1,250 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: A longtail boat on the shore of Cheow Lan Lake in Khao Sok National Park, below limestone cliffs (SupawatR, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).
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