Operator Comparison

Raja Ferry vs Lomlahkkhirin

Q: Which operator serves more routes overall?

Raja Ferry operates far more routes than Lomlahkkhirin, including many connections to Bangkok, Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Penang, and additional islands like Koh Kradan and Koh Phaluai, while Lomlahkkhirin focuses on routes involving Koh Tao and Chumphon.

Q: Do both operators cover the same islands?

Both serve the shared service areas of Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket, Railay, and Surat Thani, but Raja Ferry offers many more connections within these areas plus additional destinations.

Q: Which routes do both Raja Ferry and Lomlahkkhirin operate?

Both operate Donsak to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phangan to Krabi, Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui to Krabi, Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Krabi to Koh Phangan, Krabi to Koh Samui, Phuket to Koh Phangan, Phuket to Koh Samui, and Surat Thani to Koh Phangan.

Q: How do the operators compare on reviews and ratings?

Raja Ferry has an average rating of 4.21 from 2206 reviews, with 77.4% positive feedback praising comfortable buses and 9.1% negative notes on ageing ferries and occasional delays. No rating or review data is available for Lomlahkkhirin.

Q: Which operator provides better access to Koh Tao?

Lomlahkkhirin operates multiple routes to and from Koh Tao, including from Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket, and Surat Thani, whereas Raja Ferry does not list any Koh Tao routes.

Q: Is vehicle class information available for either operator?

Vehicle classes are listed as unknown for both Raja Ferry and Lomlahkkhirin based on the available data.

Q: Which operator is recommended for Bangkok connections?

Raja Ferry operates extensive Bangkok routes to and from islands and other destinations like Ao Nang, Donsak, Phuket, and Krabi, while Lomlahkkhirin has no Bangkok routes listed.

Q: Where is the best place to book Raja Ferry or Lomlahkkhirin tickets?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book both operators. Travelers can also reach the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, or Facebook for help comparing routes.

Q: How do the operators compare for shared routes like Phuket to Koh Samui?

Both operate Phuket to Koh Samui and other shared routes, but Raja Ferry provides additional onward connections from these islands while Lomlahkkhirin adds options like Koh Tao links.

Q: What should travelers consider when choosing between them?

Choose Raja Ferry for its wide route network, established reviews averaging 4.21, and bus+ferry packages; choose Lomlahkkhirin for Koh Tao access. Book via ThailandBoatTickets.com and contact the 24/7 VTA on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, or Facebook for personalized route help.

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

Operator A Raja Ferry vs

Operator B Lomlahkkhirin

Raja Ferry 4.2 / 5 2200+ reviews

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 8

Only Lomlahkkhirin 2

Routes & coverage compared

Both Raja Ferry and Lomlahkkhirin operate the same core routes connecting Donsak to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi and Surat Thani, plus Koh Samui to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi and Surat Thani, along with Krabi to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, Phuket to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, and Surat Thani to Koh Phangan. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these shared routes, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Raja Ferry alone runs extensive connections from Ao Nang, Bangkok, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Penang, Phuket and Surat Thani to destinations including Bangkok, Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Railay, Trang and many more. Lomlahkkhirin alone provides routes linking Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao to Chumphon, Koh Tao, Railay, Krabi, Phuket and Surat Thani. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these unique routes, 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 Ferry tickets usually fall between 590 THB–1,240 THB (median 865 THB), while Lomlahkkhirin between 725 THB–1,325 THB (median 975 THB). On the whole, Raja Ferry offers the cheaper tickets.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Raja Ferry — min 60 · median 865 · max 3000 Lomlahkkhirin — min 325 · median 975 · max 2175

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Ferry — well-priced operator with Bus Express packages rated 4.39.

Fastest Lomlahkkhirin — no reported delays unlike Raja Ferry's occasional transfer issues.

Most comfortable Raja Ferry — 4.21 average rating across 2,206 reviews with 77.4% positive sentiment.

Most travel options Lomlahkkhirin — no transport type limits specified in available data.

Frequently asked questions

Raja Ferry vs Lomlahkkhirin

Which operator serves more routes overall?

Do both operators cover the same islands?

Which routes do both Raja Ferry and Lomlahkkhirin operate?

How do the operators compare on reviews and ratings?

Which operator provides better access to Koh Tao?

Is vehicle class information available for either operator?

Which operator is recommended for Bangkok connections?

Where is the best place to book Raja Ferry or Lomlahkkhirin tickets?

How do the operators compare for shared routes like Phuket to Koh Samui?

What should travelers consider when choosing between them?

Raja Ferry vs Lomlahkkhirin

Service areas at a glance

Both operators 8

Only Raja Ferry 20

Only Lomlahkkhirin 2

Routes & coverage compared

Routes both operators run

Price distribution

Which should you pick?

Frequently asked questions