Operator Comparison

Pattana Tour vs P Plus Express

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

P Plus Express has a higher average rating of 4.21 out of 5 based on 29 reviews, compared to Pattana Tour's 3.4 out of 5 from 5 reviews.

Q: How many reviews support each operator's rating?

P Plus Express ratings draw from 29 reviews, while Pattana Tour ratings are based on only 5 reviews, making direct comparisons limited.

Q: Which routes do both operators serve?

Both Pattana Tour and P Plus Express operate the routes Surat Thani Town to Hat Yai, Surat Thani Town to Pak Bara, and Surat Thani Town to Satun.

Q: What routes does Pattana Tour offer that P Plus Express does not?

Pattana Tour uniquely serves routes such as Ao Nang to Koh Samui, Krabi to Koh Phangan, Koh Tao to Phuket, Surat Thani Town to Koh Lipe, and Surat Thani to Railay.

Q: What routes does P Plus Express offer that Pattana Tour does not?

P Plus Express uniquely serves routes such as Hat Yai to Koh Tao, Surat Thani to Penang, Surat Thani to Kuala Lumpur, and Hat Yai to Chumphon.

Q: What do travellers report about Pattana Tour?

Travellers mention Pattana Tour arriving safely and on time with scenic drives, though some note waiting times; overall sentiment is mixed based on the limited reviews.

Q: What do travellers report about P Plus Express?

Travellers frequently praise P Plus Express drivers for being polite and cautious, along with comfortable buses, though some note issues on combined bus and transfer journeys.

Q: Which operator is better suited for travel involving Malaysia?

P Plus Express operates routes from Surat Thani to Penang and Kuala Lumpur, which Pattana Tour does not list.

Q: Where can travellers book tickets for Pattana Tour or P Plus Express?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these operators, with support from our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Compare Pattana Tour and P Plus Express — 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 P Plus Express

Pattana Tour 3.4 / 5 0+ reviews

P Plus Express 4.2 / 5 20+ reviews

What travellers say: Pattana Tour vs P Plus Express

Traveller reviews show P Plus Express earning stronger ratings and more consistent praise than Pattana Tour, though both have specific strengths and drawbacks on their routes. Book these operators at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Pattana Tour

Reviewers describe Pattana Tour as delivering safe and on-time van-and-ferry arrivals on routes like Surat Thani to Krabi, but frequently note cramped vans, luggage blocking walkways, long connection waits, and fast driving, resulting in a mixed 3.4/5 average from a small set of reviews.

P Plus Express

P Plus Express receives solid feedback for clean, comfortable buses with friendly and helpful drivers on core bus segments, averaging 4.21/5 across 29 reviews, while some complaints focus on unexpected minivan transfers, delays, and schedule issues on combined or cross-border journeys.

P Plus Express draws more positive traveller sentiment overall for comfort and service, whereas Pattana Tour is seen as a basic but functional option; book either through ThailandBoatTickets.com for seamless support via our 24/7 VTA.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 8

Only Pattana Tour 9

Only P Plus Express 7

Routes & coverage compared

Both Pattana Tour and P Plus Express operate the same three routes from Surat Thani Town to Hat Yai, Pak Bara, and Satun, giving travelers direct head-to-head options on these corridors. Book either operator seamlessly at ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to help compare schedules.

Pattana Tour exclusively runs extensive routes including Ao Nang to Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Surat Thani Town; Koh Tao to Ao Nang, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Phuket and Railay; Krabi to Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Surat Thani Town; plus Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Krabi and Railay along with Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Samui. P Plus Express uniquely covers Hat Yai to Chumphon, Khao Sok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Surat Thani plus Surat Thani to Kuala Lumpur, Narathiwat, Penang, Songkhla and Yala. Secure tickets for these exclusive services only at ThailandBoatTickets.com with support from our 24/7 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 P Plus Express between 590 THB–750 THB (median 600 THB). On the whole, P Plus Express offers the cheaper tickets.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Pattana Tour — min 120 · median 745 · max 2080 P Plus Express — min 330 · median 600 · max 1740

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Pattana Tour — lower 3.4 rating with basic van-ferry services suggests best value for cheapest tickets

Fastest P Plus Express — operates combined bus + speedboat routes enabling fastest journeys

Most comfortable P Plus Express — 4.21 rating with 75.9% positive reviews delivers most comfortable experience

Most travel options P Plus Express — runs bus, speedboat and minivan routes for widest choice of types

Frequently asked questions

Pattana Tour vs P Plus Express

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

How many reviews support each operator's rating?

Which routes do both operators serve?

What routes does Pattana Tour offer that P Plus Express does not?

What routes does P Plus Express offer that Pattana Tour does not?

What do travellers report about Pattana Tour?

What do travellers report about P Plus Express?

Which operator is better suited for travel involving Malaysia?

Where can travellers book tickets for Pattana Tour or P Plus Express?