Koh Samui to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town Ferry Tickets
How to get from Samui Island to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town
Koh Samui to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town
Travelling from Samui Island to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town links Koh Samui's island piers with the mainland town of Nakhon Si Thammarat, on Thailand's Gulf of Thailand coast. The route combines a ferry crossing with a road transfer, making it a practical option for travellers heading south from the islands without flying. If you're planning the return leg, see the Nakhon Si Thammarat Town to Koh Samui ferry and bus route for schedules and pricing in the other direction.
This route runs seasonally
Services on this route are not available year-round; they currently operate during selected months of the year. If you're searching outside these months, check the booking engine for the next confirmed sailing dates, or look at year-round alternatives connecting Koh Samui to the mainland. Booking during the active season is the only way to confirm a seat, since no departures are scheduled once the season ends.
Transport modes and operators
The journey is typically operated as a combined ferry and coach ticket, using a the available transport for each leg. our transport partners runs this service, handling both the sea crossing and the connecting road transfer, so travellers book a single ticket rather than arranging each leg separately. Checking the operator and vehicle details shown at booking is worthwhile, since combined tickets can involve a change of vehicle partway through the trip.
Journey duration, frequency and price
- Duration: around the scheduled journey time, covering both the ferry crossing and the onward road transfer
- Frequency: regular departures during the operating season
- Price: fares start from our online fares per person, one way
Exact departure times vary by day and by operator, so it's worth checking the live schedule before booking to match a sailing with your onward plans.
Departure and arrival points
Departures leave from Koh Samui's ferry piers, with the connecting coach continuing to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town after the crossing. Arrival points in Nakhon Si Thammarat are typically central, making it straightforward to continue by local transport once you land. Confirm your specific pier and drop-off point at the time of booking, as these can differ between operators.
On board and booking
On board, travellers can expect onboard facilities, covering the ferry portion of the journey. Booking ahead is recommended for this route given its limited operating season and the combined nature of the ticket, which links a fixed ferry sailing to a specific coach departure. Select your travel date to see live availability, current pricing, and confirmed departure times, then complete your booking online for both legs of the trip in one transaction.
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.
