Operator Comparison

Pattana Tour vs Raja Ferry

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Raja Ferry has a higher average rating of 4.21 from 2,206 reviews compared to Pattana Tour's 3.4 from 5 reviews.

Q: Which operator offers more route options overall?

Raja Ferry operates far more routes, including extensive connections from Bangkok, Phuket, Hat Yai, and between islands like Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, while Pattana Tour focuses on fewer routes with unique coverage to Koh Tao.

Q: Do both operators serve Koh Tao?

No. Pattana Tour is the only one with multiple routes to and from Koh Tao, including Ao Nang to Koh Tao and Koh Tao to Krabi, Phuket, and Koh Phi Phi. Raja Ferry does not list any Koh Tao services.

Q: Which operator is better for travel from Bangkok to the islands?

Raja Ferry provides many Bangkok departures to Ao Nang, Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Phuket, and other destinations, whereas Pattana Tour has no Bangkok routes listed.

Q: How do the operators compare on shared routes like Krabi to Koh Samui?

Both operate Krabi to Koh Samui and other shared routes such as Ao Nang to Surat Thani Town and Surat Thani Town to Koh Phangan, giving travelers a choice on these corridors.

Q: What do reviews say about reliability and comfort?

Raja Ferry reviews frequently praise comfortable and spacious buses with reclining seats and charging ports, while Pattana Tour has limited feedback noting safe and on-time arrivals but also mentions of waiting times.

Q: Which operator connects to more southern destinations like Hat Yai or Penang?

Raja Ferry offers connections to Hat Yai, Penang, and additional spots such as Trang and Nakhon Si Thammarat, while Pattana Tour lists only limited southern options like Surat Thani Town to Koh Lipe.

Q: Where can travelers book these operators?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book both Pattana Tour and Raja Ferry, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, and Facebook for route help.

Q: Are there routes only Pattana Tour covers besides Koh Tao?

Yes. Pattana Tour uniquely serves Surat Thani Town to Pak Bara and Satun, plus Surat Thani to Railay, which are not listed for Raja Ferry.

Compare Pattana Tour and Raja 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 Ferry

Pattana Tour 3.4 / 5 0+ reviews

Raja Ferry 4.2 / 5 2200+ reviews

What travellers say: Pattana Tour vs Raja Ferry

Review data shows clear differences in traveller sentiment between the two operators, both of which can be booked through ThailandBoatTickets.com with assistance from our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Pattana Tour

Pattana Tour holds a 3.4/5 average from just five reviews. The single detailed account describes a safe, on-time arrival on the Surat Thani–Krabi van-and-ferry route, yet notes a one-hour wait, cramped vans with luggage blocking the walkway, and fast driving.

Raja Ferry

Raja Ferry earns a 4.21/5 average across 2,206 reviews. Travellers consistently praise comfortable spacious buses, good value, friendly staff, included meals and stable crossings, while the most common complaints involve ageing dirty ferries, delays, lack of baggage assistance and occasional cramped minivan legs.

Raja Ferry receives substantially stronger and more consistent positive feedback than Pattana Tour, whose limited reviews point to average experiences.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 13

Only Pattana Tour 4

Only Raja Ferry 15

Routes & coverage compared

Both Pattana Tour and Raja Ferry operate the same core routes including Ao Nang to Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Surat Thani Town; Krabi to Bangkok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Surat Thani Town; plus Surat Thani connections to Ao Nang, Krabi, Hat Yai, Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. Book these shared services easily at ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to help plan your trip.

Pattana Tour uniquely covers Koh Tao routes to and from Ao Nang, Krabi, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket and Railay, plus Surat Thani Town to Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi and Pak Bara. Raja Ferry uniquely serves extensive Bangkok departures to Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Lak, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Phaluai, Koh Phi Phi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Penang, Phuket, Railay and Trang, along with Donsak, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui connections to many southern destinations including Penang and Kuala Lumpur. Compare and book these operator-specific routes at ThailandBoatTickets.com using our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on 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).

Pattana Tour tickets usually fall between 510 THB–1,010 THB (median 745 THB), while Raja Ferry between 590 THB–1,240 THB (median 865 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 Raja Ferry — min 60 · median 865 · max 3000

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Ferry — well-priced operator with many combined bus+ferry+van packages

Fastest Pattana Tour — noted for on-time arrivals despite mid-journey delays

Most comfortable Raja Ferry — higher 4.21 rating with 77% positive reviews across 2,206 travellers

Most travel options Raja Ferry — runs bus, ferry and van/taxi packages on routes including Bangkok-Samui and Surat Thani-islands

Frequently asked questions

Pattana Tour vs Raja Ferry

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator offers more route options overall?

Do both operators serve Koh Tao?

Which operator is better for travel from Bangkok to the islands?

How do the operators compare on shared routes like Krabi to Koh Samui?

What do reviews say about reliability and comfort?

Which operator connects to more southern destinations like Hat Yai or Penang?

Where can travelers book these operators?

Are there routes only Pattana Tour covers besides Koh Tao?