Lomprayah
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About Lomprayah
While some islands are now reachable by plane or are connected to the mainland with a bridge, ferries remain the only way to reach some of the most beautiful and amazing islands, hidden beaches, or other seaside destinations. Larger and slower car ferries carry vehicles and passengers around the world, but in certain cases, you will need to opt for a smaller yet faster express high speedboat or catamaran to reach your destination. While the latter does save you time, caution should be taken if you are prone to seasickness. When the sea is, rough high-speed boats which actually cut the waves are a better option than catamarans that ride the waves instead hence turning your journey into a rock-and-roll trip. To prevent or beat motion sickness, we recommend taking a special medication – consult your doctor prior to the journey. While on board, grab a seat on an open-air deck wherever possible.
Ferry trips offered by Lomprayah can be booked online – in an easy and hassle-free manner, without wasting your time visiting the booking office.
Lomprayah Main Piers
Here is a list of some of the main piers you can reach with Lomprayah ferries. Check the complete station guide before you go:
- Na Thon Koh Samui
- Krabi Lomprayah Office
- Surat Thani Train Station
- Phuket Airport
- Na Thon hotel transfer
- Surat Thani Airport
- Surat Thani Airport
- Koh Phangan Transfer
- Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport
- Maenam Pier
- Hua Hin Lomprayah
- Patong Kata Karon Transfer
- Chumphon Airport
- Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern Sai Tai Guo
- Ao Nam Mao pier Lomprayah
- Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport
- Na Thon Pier
- Koh Samui Transfer
- Koh Phangan Lomprayah Office
- Chumphon Hotel Transfer
- Tapee pier
- Phuket Lomprayah
- Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi
- Chumphon Airport
- Na Thon hotel transfer
- Tapee Pier Lomprayah
- Khao San Lomprayah
- Maenam Samui
- Krabi Lomprayah Office
- Khao San Lomprayah
- Ao Nang Beach Krabi
- Maenam hotel transfer
- Tapee pier Lomprayah
- Tung Makham
- Phuket Lomprayah
- Maenam Pier
- Surat Thani Airport
- Sai Tai Kao Pinklao
- Chumphon Railway Station
- Mae Haad Koh Tao
- Chumphon Train Station
- Donsak Lomprayah Ferry
- Thong Sala Koh Phangan
- Hua Hin Lomprayah
Lomprayah Popular Destinations
The most popular shipping routes covered by Lomprayah include but are not limited to:
- Bangkok - Koh Samui
- Koh Samui - Bangkok
- Bangkok - Koh Tao
- Koh Samui - Koh Tao
- Koh Tao - Koh Samui
- Koh Tao - Bangkok
- Koh Samui - Koh Phangan
- Phuket - Koh Samui
- Koh Phangan - Bangkok
- Koh Phangan - Koh Samui
- Koh Tao - Koh Phangan
- Koh Phangan - Koh Tao
- Bangkok - Koh Phangan
- Surat Thani - Koh Samui
- Surat Thani - Koh Phangan
- Krabi - Koh Samui
- Chumphon - Koh Tao
- Surat Thani - Koh Tao
- Koh Samui - Phuket
- Koh Tao - Krabi
- Koh Samui - Krabi
- Phuket - Koh Phangan
- Koh Tao - Chumphon
- Koh Phangan - Krabi
- Koh Tao - Surat Thani
- Krabi - Koh Phangan
- Krabi - Koh Tao
- Phuket - Koh Tao
- Koh Phangan - Surat Thani
- Koh Tao - Phuket
- Koh Samui - Surat Thani
- Koh Phangan - Phuket
- Koh Phangan - Surat Thani Airport
- Koh Phi Phi - Koh Samui
- Koh Samui - Koh Phi Phi
- Surat Thani Airport - Koh Samui
- Hua Hin - Koh Tao
- Hua Hin - Koh Samui
- Koh Tao - Surat Thani Airport
- Surat Thani Airport - Koh Phangan
- Koh Phi Phi - Koh Tao
- Koh Samui - Surat Thani Airport
- Koh Phi Phi - Koh Phangan
- Surat Thani Airport - Koh Tao
- Koh Phangan - Koh Phi Phi
- Chumphon - Koh Phangan
- Donsak - Koh Phangan
- Donsak - Koh Tao
- Koh Tao - Hua Hin
- Chumphon - Koh Samui
- Donsak - Koh Samui
- Koh Samui - Hua Hin
- Koh Phangan - Chumphon
- Hua Hin - Koh Phangan
- Koh Samui - Koh Lanta
- Koh Tao - Donsak
- Koh Phangan - Hua Hin
- Koh Phangan - Donsak
- Koh Tao - Koh Lanta
- Koh Phangan - Koh Lanta
- Koh Samui - Chumphon
- Koh Samui - Koh Samui
- Koh Phangan - Railay
- Koh Samui - Donsak
- Koh Tao - Railay
- Koh Samui - Ao Nang
- Koh Samui - Railay
- Koh Phangan - Ao Nang
- Koh Tao - Ao Nang
- Nakhon Si Thammarat - Koh Phangan
- Koh Tao - Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Koh Samui - Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Nakhon Si Thammarat - Koh Tao
- Nakhon Si Thammarat - Koh Samui
- Koh Phangan - Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Koh Samui - Khao Sok
- Ao Nang - Koh Samui
- Ao Nang - Koh Phangan
- Koh Phangan - Khao Sok
- Koh Samui - Surat Thani Train Station
- Koh Tao - Khao Sok
- Ao Nang - Koh Tao
Lomprayah Ferry Types & Tickets Prices
High-speed fast ferries always hit the hardest on your pocket. If you need to save money, check whether some slower options are available on your route – usually the rates are much more affordable. It is a rule of thumb to check the length of the trip before booking. On longer routes, the difference in travel time can be huge. Note that not all ticket fares or classes are always available on any route. During peak seasons it is a good idea to make your booking in advance as the availability of more expensive private cabins is often limited. Opting for walk-in tickets on the most popular routes during these periods can result in long waiting queues. Some destinations have more than one pier or different piers for different ferry companies hence goes the recommendation to check the pier you leave from/dock at before your trip. Leave enough time before the departure to find your boat and check in. These procedures may take up to a couple of hours on international routes. Last but not least, some piers impose their own ‘pier fee’ on all arriving passengers. This fee is normally not included in your ticket price – keep this in mind.
Travel by Ferry: Pros & Cons
Pros of Ferry Travel
- Taking a ship allows you to get to some of the islands, beaches, or seaside destinations which otherwise cannot be reached. While ferry travels can be time-consuming and sometimes make you suffer from sea sickness, the possibility of visiting the most paradise, secret, off-the-beaten-track destinations they bring you to usually compensates.
- Ferry tickets can be booked online. It saves you time and secures your travel itinerary goes as planned. The advanced booking option is especially convenient when travelling during peak season periods, national holidays, or long weekends when there is high demand for tickets and on routes served by a limited number of vessels.
- On some routes, you are able to choose the class of the ticket or cabin. There are private compartments or standard cabins with a number of extras included or not. Always check the conditions of your fare to take most of your trip.
- Ferry travel is always fun. It allows you to see the places you visit or just pass by from a different angle. The majority of places look terrific – and totally different! – when viewed from the water. Sailing provides a great opportunity to shoot nice and unique pics and videos – do jump at it!
Cons of Ferry Travel
- The major concern while travelling by water is motion sickness, which is a very annoying and unpleasant thing. Even if you have never experienced it before, there is no guarantee that the next ferry trip will run smoothly as well. Rough seas and speedboat journeys can make even the strongest stomachs beg for mercy. Follow our recommendations above and take your medicine half an hour prior to your trip. Taking a light meal before travel also helps – more chances to get seasick with an empty stomach.
- Delays and cancellations are common for ferry trips as they highly depend on weather and sea conditions. It especially concerns travel during shoulder months or off-season. Rains, mossy seas, and stormy weather may interfere with your travel itinerary – try to keep it flexible and do not plan tight flight connections even during the ‘usually-good-weather’ season.
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Lomprayah Stations
Na Thon Koh SamuiKrabi Lomprayah OfficeSurat Thani Train StationPhuket AirportNa Thon hotel transferSurat Thani AirportSurat Thani AirportKoh Phangan TransferNakhon Si Thammarat AirportMaenam PierHua Hin LomprayahPatong Kata Karon TransferChumphon AirportBangkok Bus Terminal Southern Sai Tai GuoAo Nam Mao pier LomprayahNakhon Si Thammarat AirportNa Thon PierKoh Samui TransferKoh Phangan Lomprayah OfficeChumphon Hotel TransferTapee pierPhuket LomprayahTon Sai Pier Koh Phi PhiChumphon AirportNa Thon hotel transferTapee Pier LomprayahKhao San LomprayahMaenam SamuiKrabi Lomprayah OfficeKhao San LomprayahAo Nang Beach KrabiMaenam hotel transferTapee pier LomprayahTung MakhamPhuket LomprayahMaenam PierSurat Thani AirportSai Tai Kao Pinklao Chumphon Railway StationMae Haad Koh TaoChumphon Train StationDonsak Lomprayah FerryThong Sala Koh PhanganHua Hin Lomprayah
Lomprayah Company Reviews
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Miles BVery easy journey, bus was on time with good AC and the ferry was comfortable.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Apr 18, 2024
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Ivana SWe took the VIP bus and ferry from Bangkok to Koh Tao. The bus was very good, we could lay down and we got water and a snack box. I took a travel pill before going on the ferry, but at the end we didn’t need one!
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Apr 9, 2024
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Laura SWaited at the pier, which had a small store to get some food. Bus took us to the boat and boat got to the island. Journey was just fine. On the boat you can also buy food and drinks.
If you have a backpack, would recommend putting your raincover on for protection of your bag (if you care about that).
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Apr 7, 2024
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Rob HNice comfy overnight ride in coach.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Mar 23, 2024
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Constance HGood experience, well organized. Bus and boat were on time. One stop during the bus trip, the high speed catamaran was confortable.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Mar 10, 2024
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Martin BStaff is rude and not very helpful. At least we got to the destination
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Mar 3, 2024
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Leonie PHeavy swell, many people threw up. Otherwise all top.
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Ferry Catamaran, Lomprayah, Mar 2, 2024
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Dennis MBoat arrived a little late and the ride was a little rocky otherwise ok.
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Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Mar 1, 2024
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Darragh LPier was overcrowded and long wait times with checking in! Boat was also delayed in heading off!
Ferry Catamaran, Lomprayah, Feb 28, 2024
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Stephan ROur crossing was a bit hectic.
The seats weren't very comfortable.
Too many people on the boat.
The air conditioning wasn't enough.
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Bus Express, Lomprayah, Feb 16, 2024
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DMITRII BLompraja is about the eternal delays in flights, personally I had to wait 2 hours for my boat.
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Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Feb 13, 2024
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Nathalie KThe "VIP" bus was total junk! Dripping air conditioning and broken, dirty seats ???? everyone on the boat was throwing up... totally chaotic check-in with lots of buses leaving at the same time.
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Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Feb 13, 2024
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Marko LBoarding was unfortunately very chaotic there and back. The rest was very good.
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Ferry Catamaran, Lomprayah, Feb 9, 2024
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Marion NLate and let us hang around for no reason.
Poor organization too, as they start to let certain people in according to the island, but in an articulate way, so it's not very easy to understand and we were all lost.
The staff are arrogant and rude.
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Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Jan 26, 2024
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Emily PI’ve seen some reviews that weren’t that good? My trip was perfect. As a solo traveller I was slightly nervous but I went to the agency the day before to check the details and the staff were all so helpful!! I arrived at around 5am just in case (checked in and got a ticket using my online voucher) and there is a seven eleven round the corner if you need food and water (you get given a small bottle and a muffin and juice with vip but I knew I’d be hungry as it’s a long journey). They give you a different colour sticker depending on destination plus your seat number so make sure to get on the right bus but there are so many people to ask!! Short wait at the pier (where there is a really good and cheap food place) and then a quick boat over. All in all a really good experience with the VIP bus and the staff were all LOVELY and everything went smoothly🤝
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Jan 19, 2024
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Jean CVery good no problem
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Jan 13, 2024
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matteo RDeparture delayed by two hours due to very very rough sea,many people on board were sick,very high waves but the captain of the catamaran very good at driving,obviously not the company's fault but the weather conditions.
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Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Jan 3, 2024
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Nelly CThe many waves rocked the boat and made me throw up
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Dec 27, 2023
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Aicha REverything was well organised.
Exceptional staff
Punctual , clean, easy to book.
Big fan of 12go asia
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Dec 13, 2023
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Gerard DAll according to plan.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Nov 28, 2023
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Jan KIt was the best bus trip in Thailand so far. The vehicle was really VIP. The seats were so comfortable that everyone could really sleep well. Blankets, food and drinks were distributed. Gladly again
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Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Nov 27, 2023
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Janeau Vwe booked the express so we would travel only 3:45 hours and it took us 5 hours of traveling. we were put in a minivan instead of a normal bus and had to wait 1 hour on the connection with the ferry.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Nov 22, 2023
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Michael BWe traveled to Ko Thao overnight with the VIP ticket and had a good experience. When we arrived at the agency, we were able to check in quickly and deposit our luggage while we waited in the street with a massage and a few beers. The buses don't leave directly from the agency, but from the traffic circle in front of it. There were two buses, a normal bus and a VIP bus. Make sure you get on the right bus. The VIP bus had three seats per row, so it was much wider than the normal bus, which you could also put back. There were also snacks and drinks on the VIP bus, but not enough for the whole journey, so it's better to bring your own. A small travel pillow is also recommended. In total, the bus ride took around 8 hours, after which we had an hour and a half to two hours break at the pier and then continued on to ko Thao by catamaran for around an hour and a half.
Unfortunately, we had bad weather and strong waves, so we couldn't use the upper deck of the catamaran. The trip was very adventurous, but unfortunately most of the passengers got seasick. At least half threw up, the staff were very helpful and provided bags. I would recommend bringing your own wipes/tissues or, if possible, scheduling the trip for a day when there is little swell. However, I would not deduct a star for this circumstance, as the organizer cannot be held responsible for the weather or the waves.
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Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Nov 19, 2023
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Oliver HThe ferry ride was terrible for everyone on board. Why not give warnings about stormy sea to have people take anti sickness medicine? And despite taking it still got sick by the way. The bus was good, BUT they advertised reclining seats, I was seated in last row, not possible to recline the seat and the two passengers infront of me reclined their seat to the very maximun and left me squeazed in the back.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Nov 19, 2023
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Thomas HFerry overfilled, not everybody had a place inside to sit, nearly an hour delay
Ferry Catamaran, Lomprayah, Nov 18, 2023
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Yves DComing from Bangkok, the train was an hour late. So I thought I'd miss the shuttle. A cab service was organized for latecomers. (There were 200 baths to pay). It took us at top speed to the boat, which was also waiting. Great!
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Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Nov 16, 2023
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Christa On time / easy check in / well organized
Ferry Catamaran, Lomprayah, Nov 15, 2023
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Andreas SVery good pickup and ride.
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Nov 14, 2023
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Cecilia SThe AC wasn’t really working in the bus so it was very hard to fall asleep. They gave us a blanket but it would only have helped if the AC would work. And the operator was around one hour late.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Nov 13, 2023
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Katherine Pall ran smoothly very easy to know how to get from ferry to bus and they offer a shuttle bus service to your hotel for an extra 150b which you can buy on the ferry or bus station when you’re dropped off
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Nov 12, 2023
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Philip DVery comfortable, well worth going on the VIP bus
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Nov 11, 2023
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Nico SEvery time I travel with Lomprayah, I am once again positively surprised by the punctuality, reliability, and good service. I can only recommend it!
Jedes mal wenn ich mit Lomprayah Reise bin ich erneut positiv überrascht über die Pünktlichkeit, Zuverlässigkeit und den guten Service. Kann ich nur empfehlen!
Ferry Catamaran, Lomprayah, Nov 11, 2023
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Kubra HThe boat was on time. But it was 100 bahts cheaper to buy at the pier. I don't know of they run out of tickets though.
Ferry Catamaran, Lomprayah, Nov 7, 2023
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Floor VNice bus, got even food and drinks (VIP). However, we didn’t even know the intinerary while we sad in the bus.
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Nov 6, 2023
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Lianne MTook the speedboat from Donsak to Koh Tao. Had to make a stop in Samui and Phangan, that was all fine. But in Phangan we had to switch boats and then it went wrong. They sold way to many tickets so many people had to stand up. Not a safe situation because of the rough weather. Many people vomited because they were not able to sit proparly.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Nov 4, 2023
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Anne BIt was storming and’s everyone on board were throwing up. Literally thought I would die. It was an hour trip from 16-17, we came to Koh Tao at 19. Also our bags got taken from us, and when we got them back, they were all wet…
Ferry Catamaran, Lomprayah, Nov 3, 2023
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Megan RThe ferry was ment to leave at 11 am. We got there half an hour early and there were 5 hugest lines that took us 35 minutes to get to the front. We then had to run to the ferry port to make sure we got on the ferry as now it was 11.20 by the time we had fully checked In .
Once one the ferry everything went smoothly
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Nov 3, 2023
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Thierry LAs expected!
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Oct 29, 2023
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Akshat ROverall experience was very good. The bus left on time and we reached our destination on time as well. Giving 4 stars as the air conditioning was turned off after the lunch break.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Oct 28, 2023
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Steve TI booked to go directly to pier in Surat Thani but instead the boat went to Donsak and they put my on bus to the the other pier and didn't inform me at all during checkin.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Oct 25, 2023
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Brahim Have a nice boat trip! ????️
Except!!! My cab left without me, they refunded me, I had to take the shuttle????
I wasn't in the right place, it's my fault ????
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Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Oct 24, 2023
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Anna MThey really made sure that it wasn't too tight, the ride was super comfortable. Loading and unloading worked great, safety with life jackets, but voluntary to wear???? Thanks for these great workers! Travel time: mid-October, start of the rainy season, fewer tourists. But the weather is unstable. But one thing anyway, the warmth and humidity were ideal for me. I'm looking forward to my return trip.
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Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah, Oct 24, 2023
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Rafael MGot the VIP bus with ferry connection from BKK to koh Tao, great coordination, very comfortable seats, the food box was nothing special but all went extremely smoothly.
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Oct 22, 2023
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Katharina Everything was wonderful! You just had to wait (regularly) an hour at the pier in Chumphon for the onward journey. But good for people who are hungry and the snack bar on site.
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Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Oct 21, 2023
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Stefan NThe bus was not nice. The seat was not comfortable
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Oct 20, 2023
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Daniel KTransfer that you can book on the speedboat much cheaper than the taxis on the island
Ferry Catamaran, Lomprayah, Oct 16, 2023
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Tiffani KWe were a bit late, but that was ok. Good to know that you have to transfer boat at koh phanang and they do an extra stop.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Oct 12, 2023
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Katy DGreat everything. Second time using long distance travel on the vip bus. Judging by the comments of the regular bus, there is a big difference.
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Ferry VIP, Lomprayah, Oct 12, 2023
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Tim HThe trip on the catamaran was great, after arriving we had to wait about 20 minutes until the bus arrived, but as there were toilets and food options this break was quite pleasant.
When the bus ticket was issued, seats were allocated and we set off on time. After about 2.5 hours, the only break for the planned 30 minutes turned into about 50 minutes, which of course wasn't too nice. After the break there was a blanket for everyone, unfortunately the air conditioning was very strong and many people were freezing.
In the end we arrived about 1.5 hours later than planned.
It wasn't a dream trip but it was totally fine for the money.
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Bus Express, Lomprayah, Oct 11, 2023
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Andra IEverything on time and great service. I urge you to take this over Phantip which I have had horrible experiences with.
Bus Express, Lomprayah, Oct 9, 2023