Operator Comparison

Udomrat Tour vs Raja Ferry

Q: How do the ratings of Udomrat Tour and Raja Ferry compare?

Udomrat Tour holds a slightly higher average rating of 4.27 from 66 reviews, while Raja Ferry scores 4.21 from 2206 reviews. Both show similar positive sentiment around 77-79%, with comparable shares of negative feedback at 9.1%.

Q: Which operator covers more unique routes?

Udomrat Tour operates many unique routes such as Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Hat Yai to Koh Samui, Khao Sok to Koh Lanta, Koh Phangan to Koh Lipe, and Surat Thani to Koh Phi Phi. Raja Ferry offers extensive unique routes including multiple Bangkok connections, Donsak services, and links to Phuket, Koh Kradan, and Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Q: What shared routes do both operators serve?

Both Udomrat Tour and Raja Ferry operate routes including Ao Nang to Koh Phangan, Ao Nang to Koh Samui, Hat Yai to Surat Thani Bus Terminal, Khao Sok to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan to Krabi, Krabi to Surat Thani, and Surat Thani to Kuala Lumpur among many others listed in their shared service areas.

Q: Which operator is praised more for organisation on complex journeys?

Udomrat Tour receives strong praise for organisation, seamless van-to-ferry handoffs, and handling everything via sticker/check-in systems on multi-leg trips. Raja Ferry is noted for reliable combined bus-ferry packages but with occasional transfer communication issues.

Q: How do traveller insights differ on comfort and service?

Raja Ferry earns frequent mentions for comfortable buses with reclining seats and amenities on express packages. Udomrat Tour is highlighted for smooth journeys overall, though some reviews note overcrowding on certain transfers.

Q: Which is better for routes involving Koh Tao?

Udomrat Tour provides numerous Koh Tao connections such as Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Hat Yai to Koh Tao, Khao Sok to Koh Tao, and Koh Tao to Krabi. Raja Ferry does not list any Koh Tao routes in the data.

Q: What are the main caveats reported for each operator?

Udomrat Tour has isolated reports of timing delays and overcrowding despite strong organisation feedback. Raja Ferry notes ageing ferries and occasional delays, though its bus services rate higher than the ferry legs.

Q: Where can travellers book Udomrat Tour or Raja Ferry tickets?

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Q: Which operator has more reviews for reliability insights?

Raja Ferry offers far more review volume with 2206 ratings providing broader insights into on-time performance and service consistency compared to Udomrat Tour's 66 reviews.

Compare Udomrat Tour and Raja Ferry — 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 Raja Ferry

Udomrat Tour 4.3 / 5 60+ reviews

Raja Ferry 4.2 / 5 2200+ reviews

What travellers say: Udomrat Tour vs Raja Ferry

Both operators earn similar overall ratings around 4.2 stars, with Udomrat Tour slightly higher at 4.27 from 66 reviews and Raja Ferry at 4.21 from over 2,200 reviews, reflecting broadly positive but mixed traveller experiences.

Udomrat Tour

Reviewers praise Udomrat Tour for strong organisation on multi-leg van-and-ferry routes, smooth handoffs via its sticker system, friendly staff, and good value, though some note overcrowding with luggage in rows, journeys running 1.5–2 hours late, and occasional surprise extra charges for direct drop-offs.

Raja Ferry

Travellers highlight Raja Ferry for comfortable spacious buses with meals and blankets, helpful staff, and reliable value especially on Bangkok-to-island packages, while criticising ageing and dirty ferries, frequent delays, lack of baggage assistance on steep stairs, and disorganised transfers with cramped minivans.

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Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Both operators 15

Only Udomrat Tour 5

Only Raja Ferry 13

Routes & coverage compared

Both operators run head-to-head on routes including Ao Nang to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Surat Thani; Khao Sok to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Surat Thani; Koh Phangan to Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Surat Thani; plus Krabi to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Surat Thani; and Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Samui, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Surat Thani Town connections. Book these overlapping services at ThailandBoatTickets.com where our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) is available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Udomrat Tour uniquely covers Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Hat Yai to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao, Khao Sok to Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Tao, Krabi, Penang and Railay, plus Koh Phangan to Khao Lak, Koh Lipe, Pak Bara, Railay and Satun along with Koh Tao to multiple spots including Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Pak Bara, Penang, Railay and Surat Thani Airport. Raja Ferry exclusively handles routes to and from Bangkok, Donsak, Phuket, Khanom, Koh Kradan, Koh Phaluai, Trang and Nakhon Si Thammarat including Koh Samui to Bangkok, Hat Yai, Khanom, Khao Sok, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi, Kuala Lumpur, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Penang and Phuket. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book either operator with 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).

Udomrat Tour tickets usually fall between 640 THB–1,210 THB (median 850 THB), while Raja Ferry between 590 THB–1,240 THB (median 865 THB). Overall the two operators sit in a similar price range.

0–250

250–500

500–1k

1k–2k

2k+

Udomrat Tour — min 80 · median 850 · max 3160 Raja Ferry — min 60 · median 865 · max 3000

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Raja Ferry — described as a reliable, well-priced operator

Fastest Raja Ferry — Bus Express packages indicate faster service options

Most comfortable Udomrat Tour — higher average rating (4.27) with strong praise for organisation

Most travel options Udomrat Tour — offers vans combined with ferries, sleeper boats and catamarans across multiple routes

Frequently asked questions

Udomrat Tour vs Raja Ferry

How do the ratings of Udomrat Tour and Raja Ferry compare?

Which operator covers more unique routes?

What shared routes do both operators serve?

Which operator is praised more for organisation on complex journeys?

How do traveller insights differ on comfort and service?

Which is better for routes involving Koh Tao?

What are the main caveats reported for each operator?

Where can travellers book Udomrat Tour or Raja Ferry tickets?

Which operator has more reviews for reliability insights?