Operator Comparison

Lomprayah vs Udomrat Tour

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Lomprayah holds a 4.32 rating from 14,720 reviews, while Udomrat Tour has a 4.27 rating from 66 reviews. Both scores reflect strong traveller satisfaction, with Lomprayah backed by far more feedback.

Q: Which operator covers more routes overall?

Lomprayah operates a much wider network, including exclusive routes from Bangkok, Hua Hin, Chumphon, Phuket and Koh Samui to the Gulf islands, plus connections to Koh Kood and Nakhon Si Thammarat. Udomrat Tour focuses on a smaller set of routes, some extending to Hat Yai, Penang and Kuala Lumpur.

Q: Do both operators serve the same popular island routes?

Yes, both run shared routes such as Koh Phangan to Ao Nang, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi and Surat Thani, as well as Koh Tao to the same destinations and reverse trips from Krabi and Surat Thani to the islands.

Q: Which operator is praised more for organisation and smooth transfers?

Lomprayah receives consistent praise for its professional organisation, modern catamarans and reliable combined bus-ferry services. Udomrat Tour is also noted for strong organisation on multi-leg journeys, though a minority of reviews mention occasional delays or overcrowding.

Q: How do the review volumes compare and what does that mean for travellers?

Lomprayah’s 14,720 reviews provide a robust picture of reliability, with 83% positive feedback. Udomrat Tour’s 66 reviews show 78.8% positive sentiment but offer less statistical depth for decision-making.

Q: Which operator might suit travellers needing connections from Bangkok or Hua Hin?

Lomprayah is the only one of the two offering direct routes from Bangkok and Hua Hin to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Surat Thani.

Q: Are vehicle classes or seat upgrades mentioned for either operator?

Vehicle class details are unknown for both. Lomprayah does offer a “Ferry VIP” option that scores higher (4.49) than its standard “Ferry Express” (4.31).

Q: Where can travellers book either operator with reliable support?

Book both Lomprayah and Udomrat Tour at ThailandBoatTickets.com, the best place for these services. Our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to help compare routes and answer questions.

Q: Which operator offers more flexibility for trips involving Khao Sok or Railay?

Both serve Khao Sok and Railay on shared routes, but Lomprayah adds onward connections from those areas to Bangkok, Phuket and additional islands, while Udomrat Tour includes some southern extensions such as to Penang.

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

Operator A Lomprayah vs

Operator B Udomrat Tour

Lomprayah 4.3 / 5 14720+ reviews

Udomrat Tour 4.3 / 5 60+ reviews

What travellers say: Lomprayah vs Udomrat Tour

Both operators earn solid ratings for handling Thailand boat and ferry journeys, with Lomprayah drawing on a vastly larger review base than Udomrat Tour.

Lomprayah

Reviewers consistently praise Lomprayah's organisation, smooth sticker-based transfers, fast catamarans, helpful staff and good value, with VIP upgrades frequently called worth the extra cost, though delays, seasickness and long waits between legs draw occasional criticism.

Udomrat Tour

Travellers highlight Udomrat Tour's strong organisation for complex multi-leg van-ferry trips, friendly staff and budget-friendly service, while noting occasional overcrowding, luggage issues in vans and journeys running over schedule.

Lomprayah receives marginally higher and more consistent sentiment across far more reviews, while Udomrat Tour suits those seeking value on niche routes; book both at ThailandBoatTickets.com and reach our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 11

Only Lomprayah 10

Only Udomrat Tour 9

Routes & coverage compared

Both Lomprayah and Udomrat Tour operate the same core routes connecting Koh Phangan and Koh Tao with Ao Nang, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Railay, Surat Thani, and Surat Thani Airport, plus return legs from Krabi and Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, and Koh Tao. Book these overlapping routes at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Lomprayah uniquely covers routes from Bangkok, Chumphon, Hua Hin, and Koh Kood to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, and Surat Thani, along with links involving Phuket, Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Koh Chang. Udomrat Tour alone runs services from Ao Nang, Hat Yai, and Khao Sok to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, plus southern extensions to Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Koh Lipe, Pak Bara, and Satun. For all routes from either operator ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Price distribution

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

Lomprayah tickets usually fall between 710 THB–1,510 THB (median 1,160 THB), while Udomrat Tour between 640 THB–1,210 THB (median 850 THB). On the whole, Udomrat Tour offers the cheaper tickets.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Lomprayah — min 210 · median 1160 · max 3300 Udomrat Tour — min 80 · median 850 · max 3160

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Lomprayah — 14,720 reviews indicate strongest popularity and value.

Fastest Lomprayah — operates high-speed ferries on direct routes.

Most comfortable Lomprayah — higher 4.32 rating with VIP class at 4.49.

Most travel options Udomrat Tour — combines vans, ferries, sleeper boats and catamarans.

Frequently asked questions

Lomprayah vs Udomrat Tour

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator covers more routes overall?

Do both operators serve the same popular island routes?

Which operator is praised more for organisation and smooth transfers?

How do the review volumes compare and what does that mean for travellers?

Which operator might suit travellers needing connections from Bangkok or Hua Hin?

Are vehicle classes or seat upgrades mentioned for either operator?

Where can travellers book either operator with reliable support?

Which operator offers more flexibility for trips involving Khao Sok or Railay?

Lomprayah vs Udomrat Tour

What travellers say: Lomprayah vs Udomrat Tour

Lomprayah

Udomrat Tour

Service areas at a glance

Both operators 11

Only Lomprayah 10

Only Udomrat Tour 9

Routes & coverage compared

Routes both operators run

Price distribution

Which should you pick?

Frequently asked questions