Krabi Town - Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)
Ferries to Koh Samui Island
Krabi Town - Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)
Ferries to Koh Samui Island
The Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) is approximately 5 hours 30 minutes on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) cost around $49 and $292, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
Krabi Town Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry sailings typycally depart from Krabi Town at around 08:00. The last ferry leaves at 12:00.
The Krabi Town Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry trip can take around 5 hours 30 minutes. The fastest Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry is around 3 hours 45 minutes. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 20 weekly sailings from Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) serviced by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Discovery. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Krabi Town Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry prices typically range between $49* and $292*. The average price is typically $100*. The cheapest ferries from Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) start from $49*. The average price for a foot passenger is $100*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated February 26.
The distance between Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) is approximately 73 miles (117km) or 63 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Discovery.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Krabi Town to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
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| Krabi Town - Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Thailand | |
| Destination Country | Koh Samui Island | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Seatran Discovery | |
| Average Price | $100 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 20 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 5 h 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 3 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 08:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 12:00 | |
| Distance | 63 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 February 2026.
Koh Samui is the third largest island belonging to Thailand, laying off the coast of Thailand’s mainland. The port lays on the southwest coast of the island with the town centre within a 10-15 minute walk from the landing pier; for those not wishing to travel on foot there is also a taxi rank directly outside the port. Away from the port, the easiest and cheapest way to get around the island is by songthaew (a covered pick-up truck type vehicle that serves as a local bus) which are seen frequently and can be flagged down from the side of the road. The majority of the population live in the town surrounding the port, Nathorn, though the major sights are found scattered around the island. Because 90% of the island is buddhist, one of the main attractions is the Big Buddha, a giant statue that can be seen by walking up many stairs. It is worthwhile noting that visitors are required to remove their shoes if they are to witness the statue up close. Aside from the Big Buddha, Koh Samui has copious beaches on offer – the most popular is Chaweng Beach which has plenty of cafes, restaurants and shops to enjoy. The island is notorious for being the most upmarket in Thailand, transforming its clientele from backpackers on a budget to middle class Europeans and North Americans. To escape the tourist focused areas, the south of the island offers a totally different landscape; Samui family-run restaurants are hidden among long stretches of coconut palms and dusty roads. Ferry routes run relatively frequently from the port to the neighbouring islands as well as the Thailand mainland; the crossings are all fairly short and comfortable making it a stress free sailing.
