Operator Comparison

Raja Ferry vs Pattana Tour

Q: How do the ratings of Raja Ferry and Pattana Tour compare?

Raja Ferry holds an average rating of 4.21 from 2206 reviews, with 77.4% positive feedback. Pattana Tour averages 3.4 from 5 reviews, with 40% positive, 40% neutral and 20% negative.

Q: Which operator offers more route options?

Raja Ferry operates dozens of routes across Ao Nang, Bangkok, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket and Surat Thani. Pattana Tour operates fewer routes, including some to Koh Tao not served by Raja Ferry.

Q: What do travellers say about Raja Ferry's reliability?

Reviews highlight Raja Ferry as reliable and well-organised overall, though some note occasional delays and ageing ferries. Bus Express packages rate highest at 4.39.

Q: What do travellers say about Pattana Tour's reliability?

With only five reviews available, feedback is mixed-to-middling. One traveller noted safe arrival and on-time delivery despite mid-journey delays, while another mentioned waiting time at Krabi bus station.

Q: Which operator is better reviewed for comfort?

Raja Ferry receives frequent praise for comfortable, spacious buses with reclining seats, leg room and charging ports. Pattana Tour has limited mentions of comfort in its small review set.

Q: Do both operators serve Ao Nang to Koh Phangan?

Yes, both Raja Ferry and Pattana Tour operate the Ao Nang to Koh Phangan route, as well as other shared services including Ao Nang to Bangkok and Krabi to Koh Samui.

Q: Which operator has more connections from Bangkok?

Raja Ferry provides extensive Bangkok departures to Ao Nang, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Krabi and Phuket among others. Pattana Tour has no listed Bangkok routes.

Q: Where can I book tickets for Raja Ferry or Pattana Tour?

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Q: Which operator serves Koh Tao routes?

Pattana Tour operates Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Koh Tao to Krabi, Koh Tao to Phuket and several other Koh Tao connections. Raja Ferry does not list any Koh Tao routes.

Q: How do I book Raja Ferry or Pattana Tour tickets? Or get more info?

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Compare Raja Ferry and Pattana Tour — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Raja Ferry vs

Operator B Pattana Tour

Raja Ferry 4.2 / 5 2200+ reviews

Pattana Tour 3.4 / 5 0+ reviews

What travellers say: Raja Ferry vs Pattana Tour

Raja Ferry draws from far more reviews than Pattana Tour, showing stronger overall sentiment but with shared themes around transfers and vehicle comfort.

Raja Ferry

With an average rating of 4.21 from 2,206 reviews, Raja Ferry earns consistent praise for comfortable buses, good value, helpful staff, free meals and smooth overnight services, though travellers frequently note ageing ferries, dirty toilets, delays and cramped minivan legs; those booking via ThailandBoatTickets.com gain easy access to its 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook for real-time updates.

Pattana Tour

Pattana Tour holds a 3.4 average from just five reviews, where the single detailed account highlights safe and on-time arrivals plus scenic drives alongside complaints of cramped vans, luggage crowding the walkway, fast driving and a one-hour transfer wait; ThailandBoatTickets.com offers the same 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant support for Pattana Tour bookings across WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Raja Ferry enjoys markedly higher and more robust traveller approval than Pattana Tour, whose limited feedback paints a functional but less comfortable picture.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 13

Only Raja Ferry 16

Only Pattana Tour 4

Routes & coverage compared

Both Raja Ferry and Pattana Tour operate the same core routes including Ao Nang to Bangkok, Donsak, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui plus Donsak to Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Koh Lanta, Koh Samui and Krabi, Krabi to Bangkok, Donsak, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, and Surat Thani to Koh Phangan. Book any of these overlapping services at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Raja Ferry alone runs dozens of additional connections such as Bangkok to Ao Nang, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khanom, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Phaluai, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Penang, Phuket, Railay and Trang together with extensive Koh Phangan and Koh Samui departures to Hat Yai, Khanom, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Penang, Phuket, Surat Thani and Trang. Pattana Tour instead provides its own routes focused on Koh Tao from Ao Nang, Krabi and Surat Thani plus Surat Thani departures to Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, Pak Bara and Satun. Secure tickets for either operator exclusively through ThailandBoatTickets.com and reach our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Routes both operators run

Same departure and destination — true head-to-head options.

Price distribution

How ticket prices spread across each operator's routes (THB).

Raja Ferry tickets usually fall between 600 THB–1,340 THB (median 900 THB), while Pattana Tour between 570 THB–1,040 THB (median 740 THB). On the whole, Pattana Tour offers the cheaper tickets.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Raja Ferry — min 60 · median 900 · max 3070 Pattana Tour — min 230 · median 740 · max 2260

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Ferry — well-priced operator with reliable combined packages.

Fastest Pattana Tour — praised for on-time arrival despite mid-journey delays.

Most comfortable Raja Ferry — highest average rating of 4.21 with 77.4% positive reviews.

Most travel options Raja Ferry — offers combined bus + ferry + van/taxi packages with connections to multiple destinations.

Frequently asked questions

Raja Ferry vs Pattana Tour

How do the ratings of Raja Ferry and Pattana Tour compare?

Which operator offers more route options?

What do travellers say about Raja Ferry's reliability?

What do travellers say about Pattana Tour's reliability?

Which operator is better reviewed for comfort?

Do both operators serve Ao Nang to Koh Phangan?

Which operator has more connections from Bangkok?

Where can I book tickets for Raja Ferry or Pattana Tour?

Which operator serves Koh Tao routes?

How do I book Raja Ferry or Pattana Tour tickets? Or get more info?