About Lipa Noi Pier Office
Lipa Noi Pier Office is the ticket counter at Lipa Noi Pier on Koh Samui's quiet west coast. Handles Raja Ferry car-and-passenger crossings to Donsak on the mainland.
Lipa Noi Pier ferry office for car-and-passenger ferries. Suits drivers transporting vehicles.
Why visit
- Vehicle ferry crossings to Donsak Pier carry cars, motorbikes and minivans
- Crossings every 60-90 minutes from early morning until evening
- Combined bus-ferry tickets to Surat Thani, Krabi and Phuket sold at counter
- Drive-on lanes split for advance bookings versus walk-up vehicles
- Lipa Noi west-coast location offers calmer crossings versus Nathon in monsoon season
What to expect
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Local tips
- Use the app for taxi-meter to avoid set-price negotiations
- Save the destination GPS pin in Grab or Bolt for the final-mile arrival
- For longer journeys VIP buses or trains have more legroom and a 50-100 baht premium
- Practical access from Lipa Noi is songthaews along the ring road or Grab for direct trips
Frequently asked questions
How early should I arrive?
30 minutes before departure for buses 60 minutes for trains and 90 minutes for flights at small airports. High-season weekend departures fill faster so add a buffer. Luggage check-in adds time.
What hours does Lipa Noi Pier Office operate?
Listed hours are 05:00-19:00. Some long-distance routes operate overnight check the schedule. Holiday periods sometimes change the schedule confirm before travel.
Where do I buy tickets?
Official counter is the primary option for cash purchases. Online platforms like 12go.asia handle most routes for foreign-card purchases. Avoid touts outside the official terminal who add commission.