Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Koh Samui to Krabi ferry
2 ferry departures are listed from Koh Samui to Krabi on Thursday 5 November, between 08:30 and 11:45, run by Lomprayah and Lanta Super Concord Tour. The fastest takes 4h; operators publish About 3h 45m (bus + boat). Boats leave from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui and arrive at Lomprayah Krabi office.
- Fastest 4h
- 2 departures listed
- 2 operators
- From €29.14
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Koh Samui to Krabi 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 → 12:30 | EarliestFastestCheapestLomprayah Lomprayah Nathon Pier → Krabi Lomprayah Office | 4h | €29.14 | Book |
| 11:45 → 16:15 | Last boatLanta Super Concord Tour Lomprayah Office Nathon Pier → Krabi Town Hotel Transfer | 4h 30m | €41.17 | Book |
| Also listed for this trip, from or to nearby piers (not counted in the figures above) | ||||
| 06:00 → 13:30 | Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel Nathon Samui Seatran Pier → Railay East | 7h 30m | €18.32 | Book |
| 08:30 → 14:00 | Lomprayah Lomprayah Nathon Pier → Railay Beach | 5h 30m | €39.74 | Book |
| 08:30 → 14:30 | Lomlahkkhirin Samui Pralarn Pier LK → Floating Pier East Railay | 6h | €42.39 | Book |
| 12:00 → 17:30 | PL Travel Nathon Pier Koh Samui SeaTran Shared → Railay East Pier | 5h 30m | €24.68 | Book |
| 12:00 → 18:00 | Van2Travel Nathon Seatran Pier Koh Samui → Floating Pier East Railay | 6h | €24.85 | Book |
| 12:00 → 18:30 |  Seatran DiscoveryNa Thon Seatran Ferry Pier → Floating Pier East Railay | 6h 30m | €27.55 | Book |
| 13:10 → 18:30 | Krabi Transport and Travel Na Thon Pier Samui Song Serm → Floating Pier East Railay | 5h 20m | €32.17 | Book |
Operator timetable
1 joint bus + boat departure time a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026)
- Koh Samui → Krabi: 11:45 → 15:30 catamaran + bus (฿1,100)
- Krabi → Koh Samui: 08:00 → 11:45 bus + catamaran to Nathon (฿1,100); 09:30 → 14:00 bus + speedboat to Pralarn (฿1,000); 11:30 → 15:45 bus + catamaran to Nathon (฿1,100)
Source: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator), checked 9 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Nathon Pier, Koh Samui, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Lomprayah Krabi office, Krabi |
| Crossing time | About 3h 45m (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 4h) |
| Distance | About 19 nautical miles (35 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (About 3h 45m 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
Return trip: Krabi → Koh Samui: 08:00 → 11:45 bus + catamaran to Nathon (฿1,100); 09:30 → 14:00 bus + speedboat to Pralarn (฿1,000); 11:30 → 15:45 bus + catamaran to Nathon (฿1,100)
Koh Samui to Krabi ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Krabi?
Operators publish About 3h 45m (bus + boat) for Koh Samui to Krabi. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 4h to 4h 30m, 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 Krabi?
2 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 08:30 and the last at 11:45 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 1 joint bus + boat departure time 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 Krabi ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Nathon Pier, Koh Samui; boats arrive at Lomprayah Krabi office. Some operators use other piers: Lomprayah Nathon Pier and Lomprayah Office 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 Krabi?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €29.14 to €41.17 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 Krabi?
Lomprayah and Lanta Super Concord Tour. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Samui to Krabi 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 Krabi?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Krabi to Koh Samui?
Krabi → Koh Samui: 08:00 → 11:45 bus + catamaran to Nathon (฿1,100); 09:30 → 14:00 bus + speedboat to Pralarn (฿1,000); 11:30 → 15:45 bus + catamaran to Nathon (฿1,100)
How long does it take from Koh Samui to Krabi?
3h 45m on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 11:45 → 15:30 (catamaran + bus). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.
How much is the Koh Samui to Krabi joint ticket?
From ฿1,100 per person on Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable; 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.
- 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: Longtail boats on the Krabi River at Krabi Town, with the twin limestone peaks of Khao Khanab Nam behind (Stefan Fussan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0).
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