Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Koh Samui to Railay ferry
7 ferry departures are listed from Koh Samui to Railay on Thursday 5 November, between 06:00 and 13:10, run by Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin and PL Travel and 3 more. The fastest takes 5h 20m; operators publish About 6h 15m (bus + boat). Boats leave from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui and arrive at Railay (boat landing).
- Fastest 5h 20m
- 7 departures listed
- 7 operators
- From €18.32
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €18.32 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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- 7 operators, 7 departures listed
- Fastest crossing 5h 20m
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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 Railay 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 → 13:30 | EarliestCheapestSapthaweephol 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 Discovery Na Thon Seatran Ferry Pier → Floating Pier East Railay | 6h 30m | €27.55 | Book |
| 13:10 → 18:30 | FastestLast boatKrabi 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 → Railay: 11:45 → 18:00 catamaran + bus (฿1,500)
Source: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator), checked 9 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Nathon Pier, Koh Samui, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Railay (boat landing), Krabi |
| Crossing time | About 6h 15m (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 5h 20m) |
| Distance | About 19 nautical miles (35 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (About 6h 15m 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 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 Railay ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Railay?
Operators publish About 6h 15m (bus + boat) for Koh Samui to Railay. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 5h 20m to 7h 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 Railay?
7 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 06:00 and the last at 13:10 (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 Railay ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Nathon Pier, Koh Samui; boats arrive at Railay (boat landing). Some operators use other piers: Nathon Samui Seatran Pier, Lomprayah Nathon Pier, Samui Pralarn Pier LK, Nathon Pier Koh Samui SeaTran Shared and Nathon Seatran Pier Koh Samui. 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 Railay?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €18.32 to €42.39 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 Railay?
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, PL Travel, Van2Travel, Seatran Discovery and Krabi Transport and Travel. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Samui to Railay 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 Railay?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How long does it take from Koh Samui to Railay?
6h 15m on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 11:45 → 18:00 (catamaran + bus). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.
How much is the Koh Samui to Railay 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 Railay 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 (with a further boat transfer to Railay).
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 West Railay Beach beneath limestone cliffs, Krabi (Krzysztof Golik, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).
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