Operator Comparison

Seatran Ferry vs Lomlahk

Q: Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Seatran Ferry holds a 4.6 rating from 1,083 reviews, while Lomlahk holds a 4.56 rating from 2,089 reviews. Both show overwhelmingly positive sentiment, with Seatran at 92.3% positive reviews and Lomlahk at 89.7%.

Q: Which operator offers more route options between the islands and mainland?

Lomlahk operates a broader set of routes, including many inter-island connections such as Koh Phangan to Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, and Railay, plus Koh Tao to Surat Thani Airport. Seatran Ferry covers fewer routes overall but includes unique options like Koh Samui to Bangkok and connections via Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Q: Do both operators serve routes from Donsak to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui?

Yes, both Seatran Ferry and Lomlahk operate the Donsak to Koh Phangan and Donsak to Koh Samui routes, as well as the reverse directions and Koh Phangan to Don Mueang Airport.

Q: Which operator is better for travellers needing connections to Bangkok or Nakhon Si Thammarat?

Seatran Ferry is the only operator listed with routes such as Koh Samui to Bangkok, Koh Phangan to Nakhon Si Thammarat, and Koh Samui to Nakhon Si Thammarat, making it the choice for those destinations.

Q: Which operator provides more connections to the Andaman coast destinations like Krabi or Koh Lanta?

Lomlahk is the only operator with routes to Krabi, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Railay from Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, and Koh Tao.

Q: How do travellers describe the reliability of each operator?

Seatran Ferry reviews highlight it as well-organized, punctual, and easy, with many travellers rating it above competitors for smoothness. Lomlahk reviews describe the service as easy, fast, smooth, and on time, noting a high-volume efficient operation.

Q: Which operator should I choose for travel from Surat Thani Airport?

Seatran Ferry is the only one listed with a direct Surat Thani Airport to Donsak route, while Lomlahk offers Koh Tao to Surat Thani Airport.

Q: Where can I book tickets for Seatran Ferry or Lomlahk?

Book both operators at ThailandBoatTickets.com, where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant is available via WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, and Facebook to help compare routes and complete your booking.

Q: Are there any shared routes to Don Mueang Airport?

Yes, both Seatran Ferry and Lomlahk operate the Koh Phangan to Don Mueang Airport route.

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

Operator A Seatran Ferry vs

Operator B Lomlahk

Seatran Ferry 4.6 / 5 1080+ reviews

Lomlahk 4.6 / 5 2080+ reviews

What travellers say: Seatran Ferry vs Lomlahk

Both operators earn strong traveller approval with nearly identical high ratings, and ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book either for a seamless experience supported by our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Seatran Ferry

Reviewers praise Seatran Ferry for punctuality with many arriving early, smooth and easy processes, helpful staff who assist with connections and luggage, comfortable ferries with AC and decks, and flexibility to board earlier boats; complaints focus mainly on variable bus/van transfers including old vehicles, inconsistent AC, and occasional driver issues.

Lomlahk

Reviewers highlight Lomlahk for easy booking and check-in, speed and efficiency, on-time performance, helpful staff especially in challenging situations, and good value; common complaints involve weather-related seasickness on speedboats, comfort and overcrowding issues, luggage weight charges, and occasional delays or transfer problems.

Seatran Ferry receives marginally higher sentiment for reliability and ferry comfort while Lomlahk stands out for speed and booking ease, making both strong choices when booked through ThailandBoatTickets.com.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 6

Only Seatran Ferry 3

Only Lomlahk 6

Routes & coverage compared

Both operators run head-to-head on Donsak to Koh Phangan, Donsak to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan to Don Mueang Airport, Koh Phangan to Donsak and Koh Samui to Donsak. Book these shared routes at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Seatran Ferry alone covers Koh Phangan and Koh Samui to Nakhon Si Thammarat, Surat Thani Airport to Donsak and Koh Samui to Bangkok. Lomlahk alone serves extensive links from Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao to Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Railay, Surat Thani Airport and other islands. Book all unique routes 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).

Seatran Ferry tickets usually fall between 450 THB–710 THB (median 580 THB), while Lomlahk between 760 THB–2,060 THB (median 1,160 THB). On the whole, Seatran Ferry offers the cheaper tickets.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Seatran Ferry — min 250 · median 580 · max 2450 Lomlahk — min 210 · median 1160 · max 7180

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Seatran Ferry — described as good value with 4.60 rating across 1,083 reviews.

Fastest Lomlahk — runs speedboat services and described as fast for inter-island routes.

Most comfortable Seatran Ferry — higher 4.60 rating with 92.3% positive reviews and well-organized service.

Most travel options Lomlahk — operates ferry and speedboat services plus routes to Samui, Phangan, Tao and transfers.

Frequently asked questions

Seatran Ferry vs Lomlahk

Which operator has the higher customer rating?

Which operator offers more route options between the islands and mainland?

Do both operators serve routes from Donsak to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui?

Which operator is better for travellers needing connections to Bangkok or Nakhon Si Thammarat?

Which operator provides more connections to the Andaman coast destinations like Krabi or Koh Lanta?

How do travellers describe the reliability of each operator?

Which operator should I choose for travel from Surat Thani Airport?

Where can I book tickets for Seatran Ferry or Lomlahk?

Are there any shared routes to Don Mueang Airport?