Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Koh Samui to Koh Chang ferry
2 ferry departures are listed from Koh Samui to Koh Chang on Thursday 5 November, between 12:30 and 14:00, run by Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Nara Travel. The fastest takes 22h 30m; operators publish About 22h 30m (bus + boat). Boats leave from Bangrak Pier, Koh Samui and arrive at Ao Sapparot Pier, Koh Chang.
- Fastest 22h 30m
- 2 departures listed
- 2 operators
- From €55.91
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 3 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €55.91 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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- 2 operators, 2 departures listed
- Fastest crossing 22h 30m
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 Eastern Gulf routes can sell out in December, January and around holidays. Book a day or more ahead.
Koh Samui to Koh Chang 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.
Operator timetable
1 joint bus + boat departure a day (Boonsiri timetable, 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027)
- Koh Samui → Koh Chang: 12:30 → 11:00 (next day) (฿2,050)
- Koh Chang (Ao Sapparot Pier) → Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier): 14:45 → 11:30 (next day) (฿2,050)
Source: Boonsiri High Speed Catamaran timetable (operator), checked 25 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Bangrak Pier, Koh Samui, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Ao Sapparot Pier, Koh Chang, Trat |
| Crossing time | About 22h 30m (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 22h 30m) |
| Distance | About 67 nautical miles (124 km) |
| Operators | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (About 22h 30m door to door) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran, Coach / van |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
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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 Chang (Ao Sapparot Pier) → Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier): 14:45 → 11:30 (next day), ฿2,050 on Boonsiri’s timetable.
Koh Samui to Koh Chang ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Chang?
Operators publish About 22h 30m (bus + boat) for Koh Samui to Koh Chang. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 22h 30m to 24h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 67 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Samui to Koh Chang?
2 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 12:30 and the last at 14:00 (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 Samui to Koh Chang ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Bangrak Pier, Koh Samui; boats arrive at Ao Sapparot Pier, Koh Chang. Some operators use other piers: Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran and Lipa Noi. Your ticket names the pier. 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 Samui to Koh Chang?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €55.91 to €60.80 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.
Which companies run ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Chang?
Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Nara Travel. Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Samui to Koh Chang ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. Car ferries to Koh Chang and boats to Koh Samet and Koh Larn run all year. Speedboats between Koh Chang, Koh Wai, Koh Mak and Koh Kood are mostly high-season services, roughly November to May.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Samui to Koh Chang?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Chang to Koh Samui?
Koh Chang (Ao Sapparot Pier) → Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier): 14:45 → 11:30 (next day), ฿2,050 on Boonsiri’s timetable.
How long does it take from Koh Samui to Koh Chang?
About 22h 30m on Boonsiri’s joint ticket: 12:30 → 11:00 (next day). Times from Boonsiri’s timetable for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027.
How much is the Koh Samui to Koh Chang joint ticket?
฿2,050 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: Bang Bao Bay and pier on the south coast of Koh Chang, with the island's forested hills behind (Taweelarp Prasittinawa, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).
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