Operator Comparison

Pattana Tour vs Raja Car Ferry

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Raja Car Ferry has a higher average rating of 4.33 from 15 reviews, compared to Pattana Tour's 3.4 from 5 reviews. Book either through ThailandBoatTickets.com and reach our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for help.

Q: How do the review sentiments compare?

Raja Car Ferry shows strongly positive sentiment with 86.7% of reviews at 4-5 stars. Pattana Tour has mixed sentiment with 40% positive, 40% neutral and 20% negative across its smaller set of reviews.

Q: Which operator covers more routes?

Pattana Tour operates many more routes including Ao Nang to Koh Samui, Krabi to Koh Phangan, Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta and multiple Koh Tao connections. Raja Car Ferry operates only the additional routes Koh Phangan to Donsak and Koh Samui to Donsak.

Q: What routes do both operators share?

Both Pattana Tour and Raja Car Ferry operate Surat Thani Town to Koh Phangan and Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, and both serve Koh Phangan and Koh Samui.

Q: What do travellers praise about Pattana Tour?

Available reviews for Pattana Tour note safe arrival, on-time delivery despite mid-journey delays and a scenic drive on routes such as Surat Thani to Krabi.

Q: What do travellers praise about Raja Car Ferry?

Raja Car Ferry reviews highlight reliable crossings, comfortable air-conditioned lounge seating and an overall positive experience even when noting older ferry vessels.

Q: Are vehicle classes known for either operator?

Vehicle classes are unknown for both Pattana Tour and Raja Car Ferry based on the available data.

Q: Which operator is better for travellers needing many island connections from Krabi or Ao Nang?

Pattana Tour offers far more options from Krabi and Ao Nang to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and other destinations, while Raja Car Ferry does not list these routes.

Q: How should I decide between the two for a Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui trip?

Both operate this shared route. Raja Car Ferry has the stronger overall rating and review volume, while Pattana Tour provides additional route flexibility elsewhere. Check availability on ThailandBoatTickets.com and contact our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook for current options.

Compare Pattana Tour and Raja Car Ferry — 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 Raja Car Ferry

Pattana Tour 3.4 / 5 0+ reviews

Raja Car Ferry 4.3 / 5 10+ reviews

What travellers say: Pattana Tour vs Raja Car Ferry

Traveller reviews show clear differences in sentiment between Pattana Tour's van-and-ferry transfers and Raja Car Ferry's vehicle crossings, with the latter earning markedly higher marks.

Pattana Tour

Pattana Tour holds a 3.4/5 average from five reviews, with travellers noting safe and on-time arrivals alongside a scenic drive, yet frequently citing cramped vans, luggage crowding the walkway, long waits at transfer points, and fast driving as drawbacks.

Raja Car Ferry

Raja Car Ferry earns a stronger 4.33/5 from fifteen reviews, with most praising reliable crossings, comfortable air-conditioned lounge seating, and flexibility to board earlier ferries, though a minority mention late departures, dated vessels, and occasional air-conditioning issues.

Overall, Raja Car Ferry receives more consistently positive feedback than Pattana Tour; book either operator easily at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, and Facebook to answer questions anytime.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 2

Only Pattana Tour 15

Only Raja Car Ferry 1

Donsak

Routes & coverage compared

Both operators run the exact same routes from Surat Thani Town to Koh Phangan and from Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui, giving travelers identical options on these corridors.

Pattana Tour alone covers an extensive network including Ao Nang to Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Surat Thani Town plus connections from Koh Tao to Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Phuket and Railay, from Krabi to Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Surat Thani Town, and from Surat Thani Town to Hat Yai, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, Pak Bara and Satun. Raja Car Ferry operates only the distinct routes from Koh Phangan to Donsak and from Koh Samui to Donsak. Book either operator at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available 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 Raja Car Ferry between 700 THB–1,040 THB (median 870 THB). On the whole, Pattana Tour offers the cheaper tickets.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

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Pattana Tour — min 120 · median 745 · max 2080 Raja Car Ferry — min 670 · median 870 · max 1110

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Pattana Tour — mixed 3.4 rating and van-ferry combos suggest accessible pricing options.

Fastest Pattana Tour — single review highlights on-time arrival despite mid-journey delays.

Most comfortable Raja Car Ferry — 4.33 average rating with 86.7% positive reviews indicates superior experience.

Most travel options Raja Car Ferry — dedicated Ferry Car + driver service provides focused route coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Pattana Tour vs Raja Car Ferry

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

How do the review sentiments compare?

Which operator covers more routes?

What routes do both operators share?

What do travellers praise about Pattana Tour?

What do travellers praise about Raja Car Ferry?

Are vehicle classes known for either operator?

Which operator is better for travellers needing many island connections from Krabi or Ao Nang?

How should I decide between the two for a Surat Thani Town to Koh Samui trip?