Donsak to Phuket Ferry & Speedboat | Book Now!
- Crossing time 6h 15m
- Operators 1
- Departures a day 2
550+ THB
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How to get from Donsak to Phuket
Ferry and Transfer from Donsak to Phuket
Donsak is the main ferry gateway on the mainland coast of Surat Thani province, best known as the departure point for boats to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. Traveling from Donsak to Phuket means crossing from this Gulf of Thailand pier over to Phuket on the Andaman side, so the journey is run as a combined ferry and coach service rather than a single direct boat.
Route overview: operator, duration, and price
Phantip 1970 Co., Ltd operates this connection, covering the ferry leg from Donsak together with the overland transfer to Phuket. Total journey time is about 6 minutes, with 2 available on the days shown in the timetable above. Fares start from ฿550 per person; the exact price depends on the departure you pick and how far in advance you book, so use the live schedule to compare options before confirming.
Departure and arrival points
Departures leave from Donsak pier in Surat Thani, where ferries dock after arriving from the islands, and the transfer continues by bus to Phuket, arriving at the town's bus and ferry terminal area. Onboard facilities on this route include onboard facilities, and services run through all year round. Always check your exact pick-up point when booking, since some tickets include a hotel or pier transfer while others meet at a fixed terminal.
Connecting from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao
Because Donsak is the mainland hub for Surat Thani's island ferries, this route is commonly used by travelers island-hopping onward to Phuket after a stay on Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, or Koh Tao. If your trip starts on one of these islands, look for a through-ticket that bundles the inter-island ferry with the Donsak to Phuket transfer, which avoids booking each leg separately and reduces the risk of missing a connection.
Booking your ticket
Book your Donsak to Phuket ticket online to secure your preferred departure, particularly during busier travel weeks when seats on the coach and ferry legs sell out first. Cancellation, amendment, and refund conditions are set by Phantip 1970 Co., Ltd and shown at checkout before you pay, so review them for your specific fare type rather than assuming a blanket policy applies. If you're arranging the return leg, book the Phuket to Donsak ferry and transfer at the same time to lock in matching dates.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
