Operator Comparison

Raja Ferry vs Ruea Chor Maetapee

Q: Which operator has a higher customer rating?

Raja Ferry holds a rating of 4.21 from 2206 reviews, while Ruea Chor Maetapee holds 4.05 from 20 reviews.

Q: Which operator offers more route options overall?

Raja Ferry operates far more routes, including extensive connections from Bangkok to Ao Nang, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Phaluai, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Penang, Phuket, Railay and Trang.

Q: Do both operators serve routes from Donsak to Phuket?

Yes, both Raja Ferry and Ruea Chor Maetapee operate the Donsak to Phuket route.

Q: Which operator is better for travel involving Koh Samui?

Raja Ferry serves many Koh Samui routes such as Donsak to Koh Samui, Bangkok to Koh Samui, and Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Krabi, Phuket and Penang.

Q: Which operator serves Koh Tao routes?

Only Ruea Chor Maetapee operates Koh Tao routes including Koh Tao to Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Phuket, Railay and Surat Thani Bus Terminal.

Q: What do traveller reviews say about Raja Ferry?

Reviews for Raja Ferry show 77.4% positive feedback, praising comfortable buses with reclining seats and charging ports, while noting occasional delays on ageing ferries.

Q: What do traveller reviews indicate about Ruea Chor Maetapee?

Ruea Chor Maetapee reviews are moderately positive with 75% positive ratings, highlighting smooth arrivals and adequate overnight ferry experiences in the limited written feedback available.

Q: Which operator connects Surat Thani Airport to more destinations?

Raja Ferry connects Surat Thani Airport via Penang routes, while Ruea Chor Maetapee offers Surat Thani Airport to Koh Tao.

Q: Where is the best place to book tickets for Raja Ferry or Ruea Chor Maetapee?

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 for help.

Q: Do both operators share routes from Surat Thani to Kuala Lumpur?

Yes, both Raja Ferry and Ruea Chor Maetapee operate the Surat Thani to Kuala Lumpur route.

Compare Raja Ferry and Ruea Chor Maetapee — 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 Ruea Chor Maetapee

Raja Ferry 4.2 / 5 2200+ reviews

Ruea Chor Maetapee 4.0 / 5 20+ reviews

What travellers say: Raja Ferry vs Ruea Chor Maetapee

Raja Ferry draws from over 2,200 reviews while Ruea Chor Maetapee has far fewer, yet both show solid but distinct traveller feedback on Thailand routes.

Raja Ferry

Reviewers praise Raja Ferry's comfortable buses, good value, helpful staff, buffet meals and stable big-boat crossings (4.21 avg from 2,206 reviews), while noting ageing ferries, occasional delays, dirty toilets and transfer disorganisation as main drawbacks.

Ruea Chor Maetapee

With a 4.05 avg from just 20 reviews, Ruea Chor Maetapee earns praise for smooth and safe overnight ferry arrivals, but limited feedback highlights unclear information, cold buses without toilets or blankets, and cleanliness issues on bathrooms.

Raja Ferry offers more consistent volume-backed sentiment than Ruea Chor Maetapee; book either easily at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook can clarify details in advance.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 13

Only Raja Ferry 15

Only Ruea Chor Maetapee 2

Routes & coverage compared

Both Raja Ferry and Ruea Chor Maetapee operate the same head-to-head routes including Donsak to Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Penang and Phuket plus Surat Thani to Donsak and Kuala Lumpur, giving trip planners reliable options on these corridors. Book these shared services at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to help compare timings.

Raja Ferry alone covers extensive routes such as Bangkok to Ao Nang, Donsak, Hat Yai, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Koh Phaluai, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Penang, Phuket, Railay and Trang along with many Koh Samui and Koh Phangan connections, while Ruea Chor Maetapee alone runs Koh Tao to Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Phuket, Railay and Surat Thani Bus Terminal plus Surat Thani to Khao Lak, Koh Phi Phi and Railay and Surat Thani Airport to Koh Tao; secure either operator's unique itineraries at ThailandBoatTickets.com with support from our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) 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 Ruea Chor Maetapee between 460 THB–1,160 THB (median 810 THB). Overall the two operators sit in a similar price range.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

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Raja Ferry — min 60 · median 865 · max 3000 Ruea Chor Maetapee — min 90 · median 810 · max 2210

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Ferry — well-priced operator with reliable combined packages frequently praised for value.

Fastest Ruea Chor Maetapee — offers smooth arrivals on its overnight ferry and bus transfers.

Most comfortable Raja Ferry — higher 4.21 rating with Bus Express packages at 4.39 and generally well-organised service.

Most travel options Raja Ferry — extensive bus+ferry+van routes connecting Bangkok, Surat Thani, Krabi, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

Frequently asked questions

Raja Ferry vs Ruea Chor Maetapee

Which operator has a higher customer rating?

Which operator offers more route options overall?

Do both operators serve routes from Donsak to Phuket?

Which operator is better for travel involving Koh Samui?

Which operator serves Koh Tao routes?

What do traveller reviews say about Raja Ferry?

What do traveller reviews indicate about Ruea Chor Maetapee?

Which operator connects Surat Thani Airport to more destinations?

Where is the best place to book tickets for Raja Ferry or Ruea Chor Maetapee?

Do both operators share routes from Surat Thani to Kuala Lumpur?