Surat Thani Airport to Donsak ferry pier (to Samui & Phangan)
Private transfer Surat Thani Airport to Donsak ferry pier (to Samui & Phangan): $110 sedan, $130 SUV, $140 van, $210 Alphard — per car, one way. 92 km, about 1 h 30 min. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
Flights to Surat Thani (URT) are the cheaper way to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan; the ferries leave from Donsak pier, 92 km from the airport — about 1 h 30 min by road (visitthailandtoday.com, updated 20 October 2026). Joint bus + ferry tickets wait for the bus to fill; a private car goes as soon as you land, so you catch an earlier boat.
- Distance92 km
- Drive time1 h 30 min
- Pricefrom $110
Surat Thani Airport to Donsak ferry pier (to Samui & Phangan): price per car
| Car | Per car one way | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $110 ≈ ฿3,696 | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $130 ≈ ฿4,368 | ≈ 65 | ≈ 43 | ≈ 33 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $140 ≈ ฿4,704 | ≈ 70 | ≈ 47 | ≈ 35 | ≈ 23 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $210 ≈ ฿7,056 | ≈ 105 | ≈ 70 | ≈ 53 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · return — price of the reverse route · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
East on Route 417 past Surat Thani town, then Route 4142 to Donsak. No tolls.
Worth stopping
- Surat Thani town (night market, ATMs) is on the way if you need a stop.
Good to know
- The ferry ticket is not included: Raja (car ferry to Lipa Noi), Seatran (to Nathon), Lomprayah and others sell tickets at the pier or online — times and prices on their own sites.
- We follow your flight number: the 60 minutes of free waiting start when the plane actually lands.
- Toyota Alphard ($210): captain seats and room for up to 5 people with luggage — the usual choice for families and business travellers who want a quiet, roomy ride. Same driver standard, same inclusions.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Surat Thani Airport to Donsak ferry pier (to Samui & Phangan): questions
How much is a private transfer from Surat Thani Airport to Donsak ferry pier (to Samui & Phangan)?
$110 for a sedan (up to 3 people), $130 for an SUV, $140 for a 9-seat van and $210 for a Toyota Alphard — fixed per car, with a name sign, 60 minutes of free waiting after landing and tolls. The same price at any hour.
Where does the driver meet us?
Surat Thani Airport has one small arrivals hall: the driver waits at the exit with your name on a sign. We send the driver’s name and phone the day before.
How do we pay?
Pay 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver — or pay 100% online. Trips under $100 are paid in full online. Full refund if cancelled 24h+ before pickup (multi-day trips: 7+ days before the start).