Operator Comparison

Raja Ferry vs P Plus Express

Q: How do the ratings of Raja Ferry and P Plus Express compare?

Both operators have the same average rating of 4.21. Raja Ferry's rating is based on 2,206 reviews while P Plus Express's rating is based on 29 reviews.

Q: Which operator serves more routes overall?

Raja Ferry operates far more routes than P Plus Express, including extensive connections from Bangkok to destinations like Ao Nang, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Krabi, and Phuket, plus many island-to-mainland services.

Q: Which operator is better for travel to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan?

Raja Ferry offers significantly more routes to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan from places including Bangkok, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, and Surat Thani.

Q: What routes are shared by both operators?

Both Raja Ferry and P Plus Express operate the routes Donsak to Hat Yai, Donsak to Penang, Hat Yai to Donsak, and Surat Thani to Kuala Lumpur.

Q: What do traveller reviews say about Raja Ferry?

Reviews for Raja Ferry highlight comfortable and spacious buses with features like reclining seats, USB ports, blankets and pillows. The operator is described as reliable and well-priced, though some note ageing ferries and occasional delays during transfers.

Q: What do traveller reviews say about P Plus Express?

Reviews for P Plus Express frequently praise polite and cautious drivers as well as comfortable, clean buses. The operator is well-regarded overall, though some complaints relate to combined bus and minivan journeys.

Q: Do either operator list vehicle classes for their services?

Vehicle classes are listed as unknown for both Raja Ferry and P Plus Express.

Q: Which operator provides more connections involving Bangkok?

Raja Ferry provides many more Bangkok connections, including routes to and from Ao Nang, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, Krabi, Phuket and other destinations.

Q: Where is the best place to book tickets for Raja Ferry or P Plus Express?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these operators. Our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook for any questions.

Q: How do the review volumes affect choosing between them?

Raja Ferry has a much larger review base (2,206 vs 29), giving travellers more data points on its performance across many routes, while P Plus Express has a smaller but still positive sample focused on bus comfort and drivers.

Compare Raja Ferry 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 Raja Ferry vs

Operator B P Plus Express

Raja Ferry 4.2 / 5 2200+ reviews

P Plus Express 4.2 / 5 20+ reviews

What travellers say: Raja Ferry vs P Plus Express

Both operators share an identical 4.21 average rating, yet Raja Ferry's score reflects 2,206 reviews while P Plus Express draws from just 29.

Raja Ferry

Reviewers consistently praise Raja Ferry for comfortable buses, good value, helpful staff, free meals and stable large ferries, while citing ageing dirty boats, delays, transfer chaos and no baggage assistance as drawbacks. Book Raja Ferry confidently through ThailandBoatTickets.com and reach our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.

P Plus Express

Travellers highlight P Plus Express for clean comfortable buses, polite helpful drivers and smooth bus segments, but note frustrations with unexpected minivan transfers, delays on cross-border routes and occasional extra-fee requests. Secure P Plus Express tickets via ThailandBoatTickets.com and access our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.

Sentiment is solidly positive for both, with Raja Ferry backed by far more data across mixed bus-ferry journeys and P Plus Express earning strong marks on its core bus product.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 8

Only P Plus Express 7

Routes & coverage compared

Both Raja Ferry and P Plus Express operate the same routes on Donsak → Hat Yai, Donsak → Penang, Hat Yai → Donsak and Surat Thani → Kuala Lumpur, giving trip planners direct head-to-head options on these corridors. Book these overlapping services at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Raja Ferry alone runs dozens of additional routes such as Ao Nang → Bangkok, Bangkok → Phuket, Donsak → Koh Samui, Hat Yai → Bangkok, Koh Phangan → Penang, Koh Samui → Krabi and Surat Thani → Koh Phangan, while P Plus Express uniquely covers Hat Yai → Chumphon, Hat Yai → Koh Tao, Surat Thani → Narathiwat, Surat Thani → Pak Bara, Surat Thani → Satun, Surat Thani → Songkhla and Surat Thani → Yala. Compare every option 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).

Raja Ferry tickets usually fall between 590 THB–1,240 THB (median 865 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+

Raja Ferry — min 60 · median 865 · max 3000 P Plus Express — min 330 · median 600 · max 1740

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Ferry — well-priced combined bus+ferry packages with 2,206 reviews

Fastest P Plus Express — offers combined bus+speedboat routes

Most comfortable Raja Ferry — Bus Express class rated 4.39 (higher than P Plus bus at 4.32)

Most travel options Raja Ferry — widest routes via bus+ferry+van/taxi packages to multiple islands and destinations

Frequently asked questions

Raja Ferry vs P Plus Express

How do the ratings of Raja Ferry and P Plus Express compare?

Which operator serves more routes overall?

Which operator is better for travel to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan?

What routes are shared by both operators?

What do traveller reviews say about Raja Ferry?

What do traveller reviews say about P Plus Express?

Do either operator list vehicle classes for their services?

Which operator provides more connections involving Bangkok?

Where is the best place to book tickets for Raja Ferry or P Plus Express?

How do the review volumes affect choosing between them?

Raja Ferry vs P Plus Express

What travellers say: Raja Ferry vs P Plus Express

Raja Ferry

P Plus Express

Service areas at a glance

Both operators 8

Only Raja Ferry 20

Only P Plus Express 7

Routes & coverage compared

Routes both operators run

Price distribution

Which should you pick?

Frequently asked questions