Raja Ferry Port (Donsak)
Raja Ferry's terminal at Donsak, with car ferries to Lipa Noi on Koh Samui every hour from 05:00 to 19:00.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Daily 05:00–19:00
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Details
- Phone
- 077 372 800
- Website
- www.rajaferryport.com
Full opening hours
Surat Thani → Koh Samui
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About Raja Ferry Port (Donsak)
Raja Ferry Port at Donsak, on the coast east of Surat Thani, is the mainland terminal for Raja Ferry's car ferries to Lipa Noi on Koh Samui's southwest coast. Boats leave every hour from 05:00 to 19:00 on Raja's own schedule, every day, and the crossing takes about 1 hour 30, with extra sailings in the busy months from late December to April. The foot-passenger fare is ฿220, and cars and motorbikes ride on the same boats.
Most people arrive on a combined ticket from Surat Thani airport, the train station at Phun Phin or the town, and the coach drives straight onto the pier. Arriving on your own by taxi, you buy at the counter and take the next sailing, which is also the way to make Samui the same evening after the last combined tickets have gone, as long as you reach the pier before the 19:00 boat.
The terminal has a restaurant, toilets and a shop, which helps on a wait. Seatran's car ferries to Nathon leave from their own pier a short way along the coast, so check which company your ticket is for.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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25/1 Surat Thani–Don Sak Road, Don Sak, Surat Thani 84220, Thailand
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Raja Ferry Port (Donsak): Frequently Asked Questions
Is Raja Ferry Port (Donsak) worth visiting?
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What are the opening hours of Raja Ferry Port (Donsak)?
Raja Ferry Port (Donsak) is typically open 05:00-19:00 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Raja Ferry Port (Donsak)?
The best months to visit Koh Samui are January – August, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in July – August & December — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: October – December (Gulf Coast monsoon).
Where is Raja Ferry Port (Donsak) located?
Raja Ferry Port (Donsak) is at 25/1 Surat Thani–Don Sak Road, Don Sak, Surat Thani 84220, Thailand, in Koh Samui. Getting around Koh Samui: Songthaews (fixed routes around the ring road); Motorbike or scooter rental.
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