Operator Comparison

Raja Ferry vs Seatran Ferry

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Seatran Ferry holds a higher average rating of 4.6 from 1,083 reviews compared to Raja Ferry's 4.21 from 2,206 reviews. Seatran shows 92.3% positive 4-5 star feedback while Raja has 77.4%.

Q: Which operator operates more routes overall?

Raja Ferry operates a significantly larger network including many routes from Bangkok, Ao Nang, Phuket, Krabi and additional islands, while Seatran Ferry focuses on the shared routes between Donsak, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Q: How do the two compare for punctuality?

Seatran Ferry receives frequent praise for being on time and well-organized. Raja Ferry reviews note occasional delays especially during transfers, though its bus packages rate higher than its ferry leg.

Q: Which is better reviewed for comfort on combined journeys?

Raja Ferry's bus express packages receive strong praise for comfortable seats, legroom and amenities, averaging 4.39, though its ferry-only rating is lower at 4.13. Seatran's ferry class consistently rates 4.60 across its reviews.

Q: Do both operators cover the same routes between Koh Samui and the mainland?

Both operate the shared routes including Donsak to Koh Samui, Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Koh Phangan to Surat Thani and Nakhon Si Thammarat to Koh Samui, but Raja Ferry adds many extra connections such as from Bangkok and Ao Nang.

Q: Which operator is preferable for trips starting from Bangkok?

Raja Ferry offers far more Bangkok departures to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Donsak and onward destinations like Krabi and Phuket. Seatran does not list unique Bangkok routes in the available data.

Q: How many reviews support each operator's reputation?

Raja Ferry has 2,206 reviews analyzed while Seatran Ferry has 1,083. Both sets show predominantly positive sentiment but Seatran maintains a higher proportion of 5-star ratings.

Q: Where can travellers book either Raja Ferry or Seatran Ferry tickets?

Tickets for both operators can be booked at ThailandBoatTickets.com, which also offers 24/7 support via its Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Q: Are vehicle classes known for either operator?

Vehicle classes are listed as unknown for both Raja Ferry and Seatran Ferry in the provided data.

Compare Raja Ferry and Seatran Ferry — 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 Seatran Ferry

Raja Ferry 4.2 / 5 2200+ reviews

Seatran Ferry 4.6 / 5 1080+ reviews

What travellers say: Raja Ferry vs Seatran Ferry

Review data shows Seatran Ferry holding a higher average rating than Raja Ferry, with distinct strengths and pain points for each operator across ferry and transfer legs.

Raja Ferry

Travellers rate Raja Ferry 4.21/5, praising comfortable buses, good value, helpful staff, free meals, and a stable big ferry in rough seas, but frequently note ageing dirty ferries, delays, no baggage assistance, chaotic transfers, cramped minivans, and extra charges.

Seatran Ferry

Seatran Ferry earns 4.60/5 for punctuality, smooth organised service, comfortable clean ferries, flexible earlier sailings, and helpful staff, though some reviews flag inconsistent buses/vans, driver issues, waiting times, and occasional extra fees or AC problems.

Seatran receives stronger overall sentiment for reliability and ferry comfort while Raja appeals for budget bus packages; book either seamlessly via ThailandBoatTickets.com and get instant help from the 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 8

Only Seatran Ferry 1

Surat Thani Bus Terminal

Routes & coverage compared

Both Raja Ferry and Seatran Ferry operate the same core routes including Donsak to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Koh Phangan to Nakhon Si Thammarat, Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Koh Samui to Bangkok, Koh Samui to Nakhon Si Thammarat, Koh Samui to Surat Thani, Nakhon Si Thammarat to Koh Phangan, Nakhon Si Thammarat to Koh Samui, Surat Thani to Donsak 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 operates many additional routes on its own, such as Bangkok to Ao Nang, Bangkok to Hat Yai, Bangkok to Phuket, Bangkok to Krabi, Donsak to Phuket, Donsak to Krabi, Koh Samui to Phuket, Koh Phangan to Phuket, Koh Samui to Ao Nang, Koh Phangan to Ao Nang and numerous connections to Penang, Kuala Lumpur, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Khao Sok and other destinations. Seatran Ferry has no unique routes. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book Raja Ferry services, assisted by 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 Seatran Ferry between 450 THB–710 THB (median 580 THB). On the whole, Seatran Ferry offers the cheaper tickets.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

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Raja Ferry — min 60 · median 865 · max 3000 Seatran Ferry — min 250 · median 580 · max 2450

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Ferry — well-priced operator with reliable Bus Express packages

Fastest Seatran Ferry — repeatedly described as punctual and well-organized

Most comfortable Seatran Ferry — highest overall rating at 4.60 with 92.3% positive reviews

Most travel options Raja Ferry — multiple classes including Bus Express, Bus VIP 24 and Ferry plus combined bus+ferry+van packages to many destinations

Frequently asked questions

Raja Ferry vs Seatran Ferry

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator operates more routes overall?

How do the two compare for punctuality?

Which is better reviewed for comfort on combined journeys?

Do both operators cover the same routes between Koh Samui and the mainland?

Which operator is preferable for trips starting from Bangkok?

How many reviews support each operator's reputation?

Where can travellers book either Raja Ferry or Seatran Ferry tickets?

Are vehicle classes known for either operator?

Raja Ferry vs Seatran Ferry

What travellers say: Raja Ferry vs Seatran Ferry

Raja Ferry

Seatran Ferry

Service areas at a glance

Both operators 8

Only Raja Ferry 20

Only Seatran Ferry 1

Routes & coverage compared

Routes both operators run

Price distribution

Which should you pick?

Frequently asked questions