Songserm Ferries
Songserm runs ferries and speedboats linking Koh Samui (Nathon Pier and Petcherat Pier at Bangrak), Koh Phangan (Thong Sala), Koh Tao (its own pier at Mae Haad) and Donsak on the mainland. Its online timetable lists two 452-seat ferries, R5 and R9, and the speedboats Express 1 (47 seats) and Express 7 (49 seats). The slow ferry from Nathon to Koh Tao calls at Thong Sala and takes 3 hours 45 minutes.
Songserm Routes
| Route | Crossing Time | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Koh Samui → Koh Phangan | 20m – 25m (speedboat), 50m (ferry from Nathon) | Cars & foot passengers |
| Koh Samui → Koh Tao | 1h 25m – 2h 45m (speedboat), 3h 45m (ferry from Nathon) | Foot passengers only |
| Koh Phangan → Koh Tao | 50m – 1h 45m (speedboat), 2h (R9 ferry from Koh Tao) | Foot passengers only |
Songserm sailing patterns
- Koh Samui → Koh Phangan
About 30 departures a day from Samui to Thong Sala between 08:00 and 17:45, from Lomprayah (16), Boonsiri (5), Songserm (6) and Seatran (4), mostly from Bangrak. Speedboats and catamarans take 20–35 minutes; Songserm’s ferry from Nathon takes 50 minutes. Raja Ferry’s vehicle ferry from Lipa Noi takes about 1h 30m, and the Haadrin Queen sails direct to Haad Rin.
Boonsiri’s times are for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027. Lomprayah says its timetable is an estimate and subject to weather conditions.
Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027; Songserm and Seatran online timetables; Raja Ferry sailing schedule, checked 2026-10-04
- Koh Samui → Koh Tao
About 18 departures a day from Samui’s three north- and west-coast piers (Pralarn/Maenam, Bangrak and Nathon) between 08:00 and 16:00, from Lomprayah (12), Boonsiri (3) and Songserm (4). Direct catamarans and speedboats take 1h 30m – 2h; some boats call at Koh Phangan or change there, and Songserm’s 10:30 ferry from Nathon takes 3h 45m.
Boonsiri’s times are for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027. Lomprayah says its timetable is an estimate and subject to weather conditions.
Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027; Songserm online timetable, checked 2026-10-04
- Koh Phangan → Koh Tao
About 14 departures daily from Koh Phangan (Lomprayah up to 8, Boonsiri 3, Songserm 3); about 12 from Koh Tao
Boonsiri’s times are from its timetable valid 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027.
Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027; Songserm online timetable, checked 2026-10-04
Vessels on these routes: Express 1 (speedboat), R5 (ferry), R9 (ferry)
Songserm Network Map
3 routes on FerryConnect; 1 carries vehicles.