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Operator Comparison

Chaokoh Travel Center vs Andaman Shuttle

Compare Chaokoh Travel Center and Andaman Shuttle — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Chaokoh Travel Center vs Operator B Andaman Shuttle
Chaokoh Travel Center 4.4 / 5 1920+ reviews
Andaman Shuttle 4.6 / 5 490+ reviews

What travellers say: Chaokoh Travel Center vs Andaman Shuttle

Travellers rate both operators highly for Andaman coast routes, though Andaman Shuttle earns a higher average score with stronger praise for drivers and comfort while Chaokoh Travel Center stands out for larger ferry options. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these operators and offers 24/7 support via the Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Chaokoh Travel Center

Reviewers describe Chaokoh Travel Center as a reliable operator averaging 4.38/5 across 1,922 reviews, praising smooth processes, helpful staff, spacious larger ferries, and good value, while noting common issues with delays, aggressive onboard upselling of transfers, older local boats, and inconsistent air conditioning.

Andaman Shuttle

Andaman Shuttle earns strong marks at 4.64/5 from 495 reviews, with travellers highlighting friendly and courteous drivers, comfortable and clean vehicles, punctual or early arrivals, and door-to-door convenience, alongside occasional complaints about late or overly early pickups, aggressive driving, and some pricing concerns on boat legs.

Review sentiment favours Andaman Shuttle for consistency and driver experience, while Chaokoh Travel Center suits those prioritising ferry comfort, with both delivering mostly positive journeys when booked through ThailandBoatTickets.com.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Routes & coverage compared

Both Chaokoh Travel Center and Andaman Shuttle operate the same core routes between Koh Phi Phi and Krabi in both directions, plus Krabi to Phuket, giving travelers reliable options for these popular connections. Book either operator seamlessly at ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is ready on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook to help plan your trip.

Chaokoh Travel Center uniquely covers routes such as Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi and Phuket, plus Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Phuket and Railay. Andaman Shuttle runs its own extensive network including Ao Nang to Bangkok, Hat Yai, Khao Sok and Railay, plus many long-haul options from Bangkok, Hat Yai, Pattaya and Koh Chang areas. Compare and reserve all services exclusively at ThailandBoatTickets.com with support from our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or 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).

Chaokoh Travel Center tickets usually fall between 610 THB–960 THB (median 810 THB), while Andaman Shuttle between 970 THB–4,150 THB (median 1,390 THB). On the whole, Chaokoh Travel Center offers the cheaper tickets.

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Chaokoh Travel Center — min 460 · median 810 · max 1460 Andaman Shuttle — min 220 · median 1390 · max 11580

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Chaokoh Travel Center — fair-value operator with broad positive sentiment across 1,922 reviews.
Fastest Andaman Shuttle — praised for punctual service and speedboat options on direct routes.
Most comfortable Andaman Shuttle — higher 4.64 rating with travellers highlighting reliable comfortable journeys.
Most travel options Andaman Shuttle — runs van, ferry, speedboat and long-tail boat services on both Andaman and Gulf coasts.

Frequently asked questions

Chaokoh Travel Center vs Andaman Shuttle