Seatran Ferry Pier (Donsak)
Seatran's Donsak pier, with car ferries to Nathon on Koh Samui roughly every hour through the day for ฿170.
Plan your visit
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 05:00–19:00, Fri 05:00–18:00, Sat–Sun 05:00–19:00
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Details
- Phone
- 077 251 555
- Website
- www.seatranferry.com
Full opening hours
Surat Thani → Koh Samui
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About Seatran Ferry Pier (Donsak)
Seatran's pier at Donsak, on the coast east of Surat Thani, is where its car ferries leave for Nathon, the town and main pier on Koh Samui's west coast. The boats run roughly every hour from early morning to early evening, take about 1 hour 30, and cost ฿170 for a foot passenger at the window, with cars and motorbikes on board too. Phantip's combined tickets from Surat Thani airport, the train station and the town use these boats.
If you reach Donsak on your own, buy at the pier and take the next sailing. The car ferries rarely fill up with foot passengers outside the New Year and Songkran weeks, and Nathon has songthaews and taxis waiting for the rest of the island.
Raja Ferry's car ferries to Lipa Noi leave from a separate terminal at Donsak, and Lomprayah's catamaran also crosses to Nathon in about 45 minutes, so match the pier to the company on your ticket.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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17/1 Moo 8, Don Sak, Surat Thani 84220, Thailand
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Seatran Ferry Pier (Donsak): Frequently Asked Questions
Is Seatran Ferry Pier (Donsak) worth visiting?
Seatran Ferry Pier (Donsak) holds a 4.3★ rating from 1,534 Google reviews — a strong rating for transportation in Koh Samui.
What are the opening hours of Seatran Ferry Pier (Donsak)?
Seatran Ferry Pier (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 Seatran Ferry Pier (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 Seatran Ferry Pier (Donsak) located?
Seatran Ferry Pier (Donsak) is at 17/1 Moo 8, 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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