Operator Comparison

Raja Car Ferry vs Udomrat Tour

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Raja Car Ferry has a slightly higher average rating of 4.33 from 15 reviews compared to Udomrat Tour's 4.27 from 66 reviews. Both show strong positive sentiment overall.

Q: Which operator offers more route options for travel between Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and the mainland?

Udomrat Tour operates far more routes, including many from Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Krabi, Surat Thani and other locations to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui. Raja Car Ferry focuses on fewer routes centered on Donsak and the islands.

Q: Can I take my vehicle on either service?

Raja Car Ferry explicitly offers a Ferry Car + driver service for vehicles. No vehicle class information is available for Udomrat Tour.

Q: What routes do both operators share?

Both operate Donsak to Koh Phangan, Donsak to Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan to Donsak. Raja Car Ferry additionally runs Koh Samui to Donsak, while Udomrat Tour covers many more destinations.

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

Udomrat Tour has significantly more reviews (66) than Raja Car Ferry (15). Raja shows 86.7% positive ratings while Udomrat shows 78.8% positive with some neutral and negative feedback on timing and crowding.

Q: What do travellers like most about Raja Car Ferry?

Reviewers highlight reliable crossings, dated but functional ferries, and comfortable air-conditioned lounge seating, often describing the service as getting the job done well.

Q: What do travellers like most about Udomrat Tour?

Travellers frequently praise the strong organisation, seamless van-to-ferry handoffs, and smooth handling of complex multi-leg journeys, noting that the sticker and check-in system makes travel straightforward.

Q: Are there any reported drawbacks with Udomrat Tour?

A minority of reviews mention overcrowding, timing delays, and occasional poor service incidents, though overall sentiment remains positive.

Q: Which operator is better for travellers needing connections from Khao Sok or Hat Yai?

Udomrat Tour provides direct routes from Khao Sok and Hat Yai to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Koh Tao and other destinations, while Raja Car Ferry does not list these connections.

Q: Where is the best place to book either operator?

Book both Raja Car Ferry and Udomrat Tour on ThailandBoatTickets.com. Our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to help compare routes and answer questions.

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

Operator A Raja Car Ferry vs

Operator B Udomrat Tour

Raja Car Ferry 4.3 / 5 10+ reviews

Udomrat Tour 4.3 / 5 60+ reviews

What travellers say: Raja Car Ferry vs Udomrat Tour

Both operators receive strong traveller ratings above 4.2/5, with Raja Car Ferry at 4.33 from 15 reviews and Udomrat Tour at 4.27 from 66 reviews, reflecting reliable service for specific needs.

Raja Car Ferry

Reviewers praise Raja Car Ferry for reliably getting vehicles and passengers across, with comfortable air-conditioned lounge seating and occasional flexibility to board earlier ferries, though some note late departures, dated vessels and occasional air-conditioning issues.

Udomrat Tour

Travellers highlight Udomrat Tour's strong organisation for multi-leg van-and-ferry journeys, friendly staff and smooth handoffs, while noting occasional overcrowding with luggage, journeys running 1.5-2 hours over schedule and isolated extra costs for direct drop-offs.

Both earn positive sentiment overall, with Raja suiting straightforward car crossings and Udomrat handling complex routes well; book these operators at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 2

Only Raja Car Ferry 1

Donsak

Only Udomrat Tour 18

Routes & coverage compared

Both Raja Car Ferry and Udomrat Tour operate the Donsak to Koh Phangan, Donsak to Koh Samui, and Koh Phangan to Donsak routes head-to-head. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these operators, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Raja Car Ferry uniquely runs the Koh Samui to Donsak route, while Udomrat Tour alone covers dozens of additional routes such as Ao Nang to Koh Phangan, Hat Yai to Koh Samui, Khao Sok to Koh Tao, Krabi to Koh Phangan, Surat Thani to Koh Lanta and many more connections involving Koh Phi Phi, Penang, Railay and Surat Thani. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these operators, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) 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).

Raja Car Ferry tickets usually fall between 700 THB–1,040 THB (median 870 THB), while Udomrat Tour between 640 THB–1,210 THB (median 850 THB). Overall the two operators sit in a similar price range.

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Raja Car Ferry — min 670 · median 870 · max 1110 Udomrat Tour — min 80 · median 850 · max 3160

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Car Ferry — higher 4.33 rating across reviews indicates strong value.

Fastest Udomrat Tour — offers catamarans alongside other modes for quicker options.

Most comfortable Raja Car Ferry — 4.33 rating with 86.7% positive reviews for best experience.

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

Frequently asked questions

Raja Car Ferry vs Udomrat Tour

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator offers more route options for travel between Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and the mainland?

Can I take my vehicle on either service?

What routes do both operators share?

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

What do travellers like most about Raja Car Ferry?

What do travellers like most about Udomrat Tour?

Are there any reported drawbacks with Udomrat Tour?

Which operator is better for travellers needing connections from Khao Sok or Hat Yai?

Where is the best place to book either operator?