Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta ferry
3 ferry departures are listed from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta on Thursday 5 November, between 04:00 and 08:30, run by Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel and Lomprayah. The fastest takes 7h 30m; operators publish 6h 15m – 8h (bus + boat). Boats leave from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui and arrive at Koh Lanta (Saladan).
- Fastest 7h 30m
- 3 departures listed
- 3 operators
- From €28.19
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €28.19 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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- 3 operators, 3 departures listed
- Fastest crossing 7h 30m
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Koh Samui to Koh Lanta 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00 → 16:00 | EarliestRaja Ferry Lipa Noi Koh Samui → Koh Lanta Saladan Pier | 12h | €30.62 | Book |
| 06:00 → 14:30 | CheapestSapthaweephol Tour and Travel Nathon Samui Seatran Pier → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta Ferry | 8h 30m | €28.19 | Book |
| 08:30 → 16:00 | FastestLast boatLomprayah Lomprayah Nathon Pier → Koh Lanta | 7h 30m | €39.74 | Book |
Operator timetable
2 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026)
- Koh Samui → Koh Lanta: 08:30 → 16:00 catamaran + bus from Nathon Pier (฿1,500); 08:30 → 16:30 speedboat + bus from Pralarn Pier (฿1,500); 11:45 → 18:00 catamaran + bus from Nathon Pier (฿1,500)
Source: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator), checked 9 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Nathon Pier, Koh Samui, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Lanta (Saladan), Krabi |
| Crossing time | 6h 15m – 8h (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 7h 30m) |
| Distance | About 19 nautical miles (35 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (6h 15m – 8h 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 Lomprayah joint ticket covers both the road and the sea legs; the times here are from its 2026 timetable (effective 25 August 2026), so check the operator’s site before travelling.
Getting to and from the pier
- The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani)
- Lomprayah’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up / drop-off versions of many of these trips (marked “Any Hotel”) at a higher fare
Koh Samui to Koh Lanta ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta?
Operators publish 6h 15m – 8h (bus + boat) for Koh Samui to Koh Lanta. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 7h 30m to 12h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 19 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta?
3 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 04:00 and the last at 08:30 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 2 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Samui to Koh Lanta ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Nathon Pier, Koh Samui; boats arrive at Koh Lanta (Saladan). Some operators use other piers: Lipa Noi Koh Samui, Nathon Samui Seatran Pier and Lomprayah Nathon Pier. Your ticket names the pier. The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani).
How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €28.19 to €39.74 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 Lanta?
Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel and Lomprayah. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Samui to Koh Lanta 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 Koh Lanta?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How long does it take from Koh Samui to Koh Lanta?
Between 6h 15m and 8h on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 08:30 → 16:00 (catamaran + bus from Nathon Pier); 08:30 → 16:30 (speedboat + bus from Pralarn Pier); 11:45 → 18:00 (catamaran + bus from Nathon Pier). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.
How much is the Koh Samui to Koh Lanta joint ticket?
From ฿1,500 per person on Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable; prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.
Is Koh Samui to Koh Lanta a direct ferry?
No. It is a combined bus (or van) and boat trip on one Lomprayah ticket; the sea leg is Lomprayah’s boat between Donsak Pier (Surat Thani) and Koh Samui (about 19 nautical miles), and the rest is by road.
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.
- lomprayah.com, checked 9 Oct 2026: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator PDF, effective 25 August 2026): departure, arrival, bus/van and boat type and fare for each joint ticket.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Klong Khong Beach on the west coast of Koh Lanta Yai (Stefan Fussan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0).
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