Operator Comparison

Udomrat Tour vs Phantip 1970

Q: Do Udomrat Tour and Phantip 1970 have the same customer rating?

Yes, both operators have an identical average rating of 4.27. Udomrat Tour's rating is based on 66 reviews while Phantip 1970's rating is based on 7405 reviews.

Q: Which operator has significantly more traveler reviews?

Phantip 1970 has far more reviews with 7405 compared to Udomrat Tour's 66 reviews, indicating a much larger volume of traveler feedback.

Q: Which routes are operated by both Udomrat Tour and Phantip 1970?

Both operators run services on shared routes including Ao Nang to Koh Phangan, Ao Nang to Koh Samui, Hat Yai to Koh Phangan, Khao Sok to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan to Krabi, Krabi to Koh Samui, Surat Thani to Koh Lanta, and many others connecting Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Samui, Koh Tao, Krabi, and Surat Thani locations.

Q: What unique routes does only Udomrat Tour operate?

Udomrat Tour exclusively operates routes such as Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Khao Sok to Koh Lanta, Khao Sok to Penang, Koh Phangan to Kuala Lumpur, Koh Tao to Koh Lipe, Surat Thani to Pak Bara, and Surat Thani to Railay.

Q: What unique routes does only Phantip 1970 operate?

Phantip 1970 exclusively operates routes such as Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Koh Phangan to Phuket, Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, Koh Samui to Don Mueang Airport, Krabi to Phuket, and Phuket to Koh Samui.

Q: How do the operators compare in positive traveler feedback?

Udomrat Tour has 78.8% positive reviews while Phantip 1970 has 79.6% positive reviews. Both receive praise for strong organization and reliable handling of multi-leg journeys.

Q: Which operator is better suited for trips involving Khao Sok and international connections like Penang?

Udomrat Tour offers more routes from Khao Sok including to Penang, Railay, and Koh Lanta, making it the operator with broader coverage in those specific areas based on the listed services.

Q: Which operator provides more connections involving Phuket?

Phantip 1970 operates multiple Phuket routes including Donsak to Phuket, Koh Phangan to Phuket, and Phuket to Surat Thani, whereas Udomrat Tour has no listed Phuket services.

Q: Where is the best place to book either Udomrat Tour or Phantip 1970?

ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book both operators. Their 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram, and Facebook to help with any questions.

Compare Udomrat Tour and Phantip 1970 — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Udomrat Tour vs

Operator B Phantip 1970

Udomrat Tour 4.3 / 5 60+ reviews

Phantip 1970 4.3 / 5 7400+ reviews

What travellers say: Udomrat Tour vs Phantip 1970

Both operators share an identical 4.27 average rating, yet Udomrat Tour draws from just 66 reviews while Phantip 1970 reflects 7,405, revealing broadly similar positives around organisation and value alongside distinct complaint patterns.

Udomrat Tour

Reviewers praise Udomrat Tour for strong organisation, smooth multi-leg van-and-ferry handoffs, friendly staff, and good value on routes like Khao Sok to Koh Lanta or Koh Tao, though they note occasional overcrowding with luggage in rows, 1.5–2 hour delays, and limited information on transfers.

Phantip 1970

Travellers highlight Phantip 1970 for well-coordinated connections, on-time or early arrivals, helpful staff, and budget-friendly island links via Surat Thani, Krabi and Khao Sok, but frequently cite cramped minivans, reckless driving, poor transfer communication, and luggage surcharges as recurring issues.

Sentiment is comparably positive for both, with Udomrat showing fewer but similar caveats and Phantip offering greater review volume that underscores driver and communication variability; book either seamlessly through ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) stands ready on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook to assist.

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 12

Only Udomrat Tour 8

Only Phantip 1970 6

Routes & coverage compared

Both Udomrat Tour and Phantip 1970 operate the same routes including Ao Nang to Koh Phangan, Ao Nang to Koh Samui, Hat Yai to Koh Samui, Khao Sok to Koh Phangan, Koh Phangan to Ao Nang, Koh Phangan to Krabi, Krabi to Koh Phangan, Surat Thani to Koh Samui, and Surat Thani to Koh Tao among dozens of other shared departure-destination pairs focused on Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, Krabi, and Hat Yai connections. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these overlapping services with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Udomrat Tour alone runs routes such as Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Khao Sok to Penang, Koh Phangan to Kuala Lumpur, Koh Tao to Pak Bara, and Surat Thani to Satun while Phantip 1970 alone covers Donsak to Phuket, Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Koh Phi Phi to Phuket, Phuket to Koh Samui, and Surat Thani to Trang; ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book either operator's 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).

Udomrat Tour tickets usually fall between 640 THB–1,210 THB (median 850 THB), while Phantip 1970 between 530 THB–940 THB (median 770 THB). Overall the two operators sit in a similar price range.

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250–500

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Udomrat Tour — min 80 · median 850 · max 3160 Phantip 1970 — min 60 · median 770 · max 2740

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Phantip 1970 — described as a reliable good-value operator across thousands of journeys.

Fastest Phantip 1970 — consistently gets travellers to destinations on time or even early.

Most comfortable Udomrat Tour — earns strong praise for organisation and smooth handling of complex journeys.

Most travel options Phantip 1970 — coordinates the widest range of modes (minivan, bus, ferry, taxi) and routes.

Frequently asked questions

Udomrat Tour vs Phantip 1970

Do Udomrat Tour and Phantip 1970 have the same customer rating?

Which operator has significantly more traveler reviews?

Which routes are operated by both Udomrat Tour and Phantip 1970?

What unique routes does only Udomrat Tour operate?

What unique routes does only Phantip 1970 operate?

How do the operators compare in positive traveler feedback?

Which operator is better suited for trips involving Khao Sok and international connections like Penang?

Which operator provides more connections involving Phuket?

Where is the best place to book either Udomrat Tour or Phantip 1970?