Don Sak Shell Museum
Small local shell museum displaying marine specimens from the Gulf coast, offering an easy cultural stop linked to Don Sak's seaside identity.
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Koh Samui to Don Sak is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Koh Samui to Don Sak will cost around S$ 19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only S$ 13.
On Fri, Nov 13, we found 53 ferries from Koh Samui to Don Sak, including 53 direct services.
On Fri, Nov 13 the direct ferries cover the 42 km distance in an average of 1 h 21 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 45 m .
On Fri, Nov 13 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Ferries from Koh Samui to Don Sak run on average 27 times per day, taking around 3h 40m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at S$ 12 if you book in advance.
There are 27 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:00, the last at 19:00. The fastest ferry covers the 22 nautical miles (42 km) distance in 45m. There are 8 sailings per week.




Distance 22 nautical miles (42 km) |
Average sailing duration 3h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price S$ 12 |
Ferries per day 27 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 8 |
Fastest ferry 45m |
First ferry 5:00 AM |
Last ferry 7:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Koh Samui to Don Sak.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 06:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Everyday |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Songserm | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 4h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 3h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Fri, Sat, Sun |
The table below shows live departures for Koh Samui to Don Sak ferries for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 5:00 AM Koh Samui | 1h30 | 6:30 AM Don Sak | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Raja Ferry | 5:00 AM Koh Samui (Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Port) | 4h00 | 9:00 AM Surat Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 5:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 1h30 | 6:30 AM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 5:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 3h00 | 8:00 AM Don Sak | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 6:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 6:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 3h30 | 9:30 AM Don Sak | 0 transfersDirect | |
Raja Ferry | 6:00 AM Koh Samui (Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Port) | 1h30 | 7:30 AM Donsak (Raja Ferry Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 7:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 3h00 | 10:00 AM Don Sak | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 7:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Raja Ferry | 7:00 AM Koh Samui (Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Port) | 3h30 | 10:30 AM Surat Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
Raja Ferry | 7:00 AM Koh Samui (Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Port) | 1h30 | 8:30 AM Donsak (Raja Ferry Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 8:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 3h00 | 11:00 AM Don Sak | 0 transfersDirect | |
Raja Ferry | 8:00 AM Koh Samui (Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Port) | 1h30 | 9:30 AM Donsak (Raja Ferry Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 8:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 1h30 | 9:30 AM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 9:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 3h30 | 12:30 PM Don Sak | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 9:00 AM Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Raja Ferry | 9:00 AM Koh Samui (Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Port) | 1h30 | 10:30 AM Donsak (Raja Ferry Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Raja Ferry | 9:00 AM Koh Samui (Raja Ferry Lipa Noi Port) | 3h00 | 12:00 PM Surat Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Small local shell museum displaying marine specimens from the Gulf coast, offering an easy cultural stop linked to Don Sak's seaside identity.
Local learning center presenting coastal livelihoods, village traditions, and small-scale exhibits connected to the district's everyday life.
Modest heritage collection focused on local artifacts and photographs, giving visitors context on Don Sak's development and nearby communities.
Popular viewpoint area with sea panoramas, breezy walking space, and scenic overlooks across the coast and nearby islands.
Coastal recreation area known for its beach, open views, and relaxed walking atmosphere, especially pleasant around sunset.
Hill and temple surroundings that double as a walking and viewpoint area, combining cultural interest with broad coastal scenery.
Southern Thai sour curry with fish and turmeric. A sharp, spicy staple of the Gulf coast, often cooked with local seafood and no coconut milk.
Stir-fried squid with salted egg yolk. Common in southern seaside towns, prized for fresh squid and rich savory sauce.
Clear spicy soup of mixed seafood with lemongrass, lime, and chilies. A classic coastal dish that highlights very fresh catch.
Casual local seafood restaurant near the ferry area, known for fresh fish, crab, and simple southern Thai dishes in an easygoing setting.
Relaxed seafood spot serving Thai favorites and local catch. Popular for generous portions and convenient location for travelers passing Don Sak.
Simple local eatery for southern Thai dishes, noodles, and made-to-order plates. Good for a quick, affordable meal before or after ferry trips.
Budget-friendly for Thai island transit hubs; simple rooms, local meals, and songthaew or ferry transfers cost less than in major resort areas.
Tipping is not required. Round up small bills for cafes or taxis, and leave about 5-10% at restaurants if service is good and no service charge is added.
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Seatran Donsak Pier -> Don Sak District Office, Don Sak
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Most Koh Samui to Don Sak ferries use the Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) port pair, with some services arriving at Donsak (Raja Ferry Pier). Use this guide to compare Koh Samui and Don Sak ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Koh Samui (Nathon Pier): The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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