Operator Comparison

Pattana Tour vs Lomprayah

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Lomprayah holds a 4.32 rating from 14720 reviews while Pattana Tour has a 3.4 rating from 5 reviews. Book via ThailandBoatTickets.com and contact our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for the latest options.

Q: Which operator serves more routes overall?

Lomprayah operates a far larger network including many routes from Bangkok, Hua Hin, Chumphon and direct island connections that Pattana Tour does not list.

Q: Do both operators cover the route from Koh Tao to Phuket?

Yes, both Pattana Tour and Lomprayah operate the Koh Tao to Phuket route according to the shared service data.

Q: Which operator is described as more reliable in reviews?

Lomprayah reviews highlight strong organization, smooth transfers and professional service, while Pattana Tour has mixed feedback with limited review volume.

Q: Can I travel from Bangkok to Koh Samui with either company?

Only Lomprayah lists the Bangkok to Koh Samui route; Pattana Tour does not appear for this connection.

Q: Which operator offers more routes from Surat Thani Town?

Pattana Tour provides additional Surat Thani Town departures to places such as Hat Yai, Koh Lipe and Pak Bara that are not listed for Lomprayah.

Q: How do the review sentiments compare?

Lomprayah shows 83 percent positive reviews with frequent mentions of reliability and modern vessels, whereas Pattana Tour has a smaller sample with more neutral and mixed comments including occasional waiting-time issues.

Q: For routes like Krabi to Koh Phangan, which companies operate?

Both Pattana Tour and Lomprayah operate the Krabi to Koh Phangan route per the shared routes data.

Q: Where should I book tickets for either operator?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book both Pattana Tour and Lomprayah services. Reach our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for help comparing routes.

Q: Do both operators reach Koh Lanta from Koh Tao?

Yes, the Koh Tao to Koh Lanta route is listed as available with both Pattana Tour and Lomprayah.

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

Operator A Pattana Tour vs

Operator B Lomprayah

Pattana Tour 3.4 / 5 0+ reviews

Lomprayah 4.3 / 5 14720+ reviews

What travellers say: Pattana Tour vs Lomprayah

Review data shows clear differences in traveller sentiment between Pattana Tour and Lomprayah, both bookable via ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Pattana Tour

With an average rating of 3.4 from just five reviews, Pattana Tour receives mixed feedback: travellers note safe and on-time arrivals along with scenic drives on routes like Surat Thani to Krabi, but also report cramped vans, luggage crowding the walkway, long waits at transfer points and fast driving.

Lomprayah

Lomprayah earns a strong 4.32 average from over 14,720 reviews, with praise for its smooth organisation, helpful staff, punctual departures, fast modern catamarans and good value; common complaints centre on occasional delays, seasickness in rough weather, long connection waits, chilly air-conditioning and chaotic luggage handling.

Lomprayah attracts far more consistently positive sentiment and volume of reviews than the middling, limited feedback for Pattana Tour.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 12

Only Pattana Tour 5

Only Lomprayah 9

Routes & coverage compared

Both Pattana Tour and Lomprayah operate the same routes on Koh Tao to Ao Nang, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Phuket and Railay plus Krabi to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao along with Surat Thani Town to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. Book any of these overlapping connections on ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Pattana Tour uniquely covers Ao Nang to Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Surat Thani Town plus Krabi to Bangkok and Surat Thani Town along with Surat Thani routes to Ao Nang, Krabi and Railay and Surat Thani Town to Hat Yai, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, Pak Bara and Satun. Lomprayah instead runs exclusive services from Bangkok, Chumphon, Hua Hin, Koh Kood, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phuket and Surat Thani to numerous islands and mainland spots including Koh Chang, Don Mueang Airport and Surat Thani Airport. Compare and reserve all options on ThailandBoatTickets.com with help from 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).

Pattana Tour tickets usually fall between 510 THB–1,010 THB (median 745 THB), while Lomprayah between 710 THB–1,510 THB (median 1,160 THB). On the whole, Pattana Tour offers the cheaper tickets.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Pattana Tour — min 120 · median 745 · max 2080 Lomprayah — min 210 · median 1160 · max 3300

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Pattana Tour — mixed-to-middling 3.4 rating with no premium VIP options mentioned

Fastest Lomprayah — high-speed ferry services plus direct combined routes

Most comfortable Lomprayah — 4.32 average rating with 83% positive reviews and VIP class at 4.49

Most travel options Lomprayah — runs high-speed ferry, bus/ferry, minivan, sleeper-train combos and hotel shuttles

Frequently asked questions

Pattana Tour vs Lomprayah

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator serves more routes overall?

Do both operators cover the route from Koh Tao to Phuket?

Which operator is described as more reliable in reviews?

Can I travel from Bangkok to Koh Samui with either company?

Which operator offers more routes from Surat Thani Town?

How do the review sentiments compare?

For routes like Krabi to Koh Phangan, which companies operate?

Where should I book tickets for either operator?

Do both operators reach Koh Lanta from Koh Tao?