Phantip Travel is a licensed transportation operator from Surat Thani province, Thailand. The company was founded in the beginning of 1970s, hence the name.
The company provides transfer services all over the South of Thailand.
Phantip offers combination packages and joint tickets for hassle-free transportation between destinations which are not served by direct options. These include, e.g. Bangkok to Koh Phangan joint train or bus & ferry tickets or, say, Krabi to Bangkok bus & train combinations.
Phantip’s bus fleet is one of the largest in the country. It consists of over 800 vehicles and is constantly expanding.
The company’s main headquarters is located in Surat Thani and they also have Koh Samui and Phuket branches.
Routes served by Phantip 1970
Phantip Travel services a wide range of destinations in the Thai South. They include both destinations on the mainland – Hat Yai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Krabi, Railay Beach, Surat Thani, Khao Sok, and islands – Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Phuket, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi and more.
Some of Phantip 1970’s most popular routes are listed below.
Surat Thani to Khao Sok
Phantip buses are arguably the most convenient way to get to Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani province if you are travelling on your own without a package tour.
The duration of the trip is about 2 hours 30 minutes and there are hourly departures between 7 am and 4 pm in each direction with an option to choose Surat Thani Town, Surat Thani Train Station or Surat Thani Airport as your destination or starting point.
Surat Thani to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan
Phantip 1970 offers bus & ferry transfers to the islands of the Gulf:
In case of a combination ticket the connection is managed by the company but you still have to make sure you get all tickets or receipts for all connecting trips when booking packaged solutions with advanced payment. If you fail to produce a ferry ticket for your connecting ride, you may be refused transportation.
In Surat Thani, there are several pick up points, and that comes very handy no matter whether you arrive from Bangkok to Surat Thani by plane, by train, by bus or have spent the night in the city.
Note that Phantip joint ticket prices for ferry transfers from Surat Thani to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan vary depending on your pick up point – there is about THB150-180 difference between Surat Thani Town and Surat Thani Airport pick up.
Similarly, travelling to Koh Phangan is normally THB100 more expensive than to Koh Samui.
Surat Thani and islands of the Gulf to destinations on the Andaman Coast
Phantip 1970 operate reasonably priced bus service between Surat Thani and
The company also offers transfers between minor towns within Surat Thani province including Khanom, Baang Sawan and some others. These departures take off from Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 (minivan terminal).
Phantip Ferry & Bus Booking
Phantip Travel tickets can be booked online or directly at the company’s offices.
Booking online is straightforward with instant confirmation.
Tickets to all destinations are very affordable.
Phantip Travel Reviews – Useful Tips
Being among the first on the market, Phantip offers a great choice of routes, has a large fleet and puts a lot of effort to make your journey safe and comfortable.
That said, delays may happen and some travellers complain of reckless driving and driving at extremely high speed – this is a common issue with many operators in Thailand though currently the authorities are trying to apply a stricter control over the operators.
Phantip ferry reviews tend to be on the positive side. Ferries are kept in good condition and the staff insists on passengers wearing life vests. Yet as Phantip uses medium-sized ferries, when the sea is mossy, it is a good idea to have your medication at hand if you are prone to seasickness.
Do check your destination before the ride. As the company has several stops within the same location, e.g. Surat Thani Town, Surat Thani Train Station or Surat Thani Airport, do remind the ride attendant where you are heading. Similarly, when buying your ticket, make sure you are going to be picked up at the destination you want to be picked up.
To get most of your trip, stay realistic – Phantip 1970 services are definitely a fair deal for a fair price.
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Phantip 1970 Company Reviews
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Sirirat V
Thanks 12GO
Bus Standard AC, Phantip 1970, Apr 18, 2024
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Oscar C
we did a van from our hotel in koh samui to the port, then a ferry, then a bus to surat thani town and then a minivan to khao sok. It felt that the transfers could've been minimized, or at least the waiting times between them, since we had to wait for about an hour twice. The vehicles were all comfortable except for the monivan from surat thani to khao sok, whose AC was very weak and the seats were very uncomfortable.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Apr 13, 2024
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Kevin
The driver came within the stated time window. Got to the Koh Samui pier in ample time before the ferry for Koh Tao. The driver helped with the bags and pointed us to the check in desk. All in all a very smooth experience.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Apr 8, 2024
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Darryn C
Had a good experience with the actual transportation, the only exception was when we booked the tickets it mentioned Hotel pickup, which was half of the reason we booked with the operator as we stayed in Chaweng and the pier was the other side of the island.
We never received any communication about the collection from the hotel from the operator so we had to ring them on the morning of the transport to ask about the time, and it was only at that point they told us it wasn't happening and we'd need to make our own way to the pier.
We thought this might happen so we left enough time to get a grab just in case.
When we landed at the offices the staff told us they only collected within a certain distance of the pier, but later on we met with a family who also travelled with the same operator and they informed us they were offered collection from Chaweng.....so not sure what the actual policy is but again outside of that the actual transportations and connections were good and seamless
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Apr 2, 2024
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ALISTAIR
Great trip everything was on time and the driving was excellent
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Apr 1, 2024
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Ursula
It went smoothly and we had a very relaxed driver.
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Van Minivan, Phantip 1970, Mar 28, 2024
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Shannon
Everything was perfect until Our transfer from Phuket to Patong. The driver insisted that we didn’t pay for the transfer to Patong when it stated it on the ticket and demanded more money from us. Luckily I rang 12go and they sorted it out for me before he was going to leave us on the side of the road.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Mar 28, 2024
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Mark H
Great service. Many employees available at the airport to help, and they also helped arrange a van transfer to our hotel from Na Thon pier, which saved quite a bit of money. Recommended.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Mar 21, 2024
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Pia W
Everything went well and we had a safe and fast trip from Phuket to Samui 🥳
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Mar 19, 2024
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Oliver
The phantip office where you have to collect your tickets before getting the ferry is annoyingly far away from the pier, luckily our driver waited and took us straight there though.
The ferry we were on was very large, smooth ride, shop on board and had toilets.
We were then transferred onto a large bus after exiting the ferry, after a while driving we all had to get off and swap into a van than took us to Khao sok
Overall by Thai standards the trip was fairly good but it'd a shame they make you swap transport and wait around
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Mar 12, 2024
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Wolf R
Transfer and ferry both on time and good seats, great
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Mar 7, 2024
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Rohan D
The transfer was good and on time
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Mar 7, 2024
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Vinod V
The seat that was allocated to me (the last seat on the van) had big parcels under the seat which prevented me from putting my legs on the floor. I sat with legs up in the air. The driver was also picking up passengers on the way and collecting and dropping parcels. Not a good experience at all!
Van Minivan, Phantip 1970, Mar 2, 2024
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Jana D
Very comfortable,very kind staff, perfekt,thanks alot.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 25, 2024
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Natalie A
Just be a little bit patient. People will help you as soon as the crowed of people was handled. Wait until they come back. We were the last persons there and were put in an other bus to our planned destination
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 24, 2024
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Oliver D
The driver was on time and the ferry to Donsak and the bus to Surat Thani were also on time. I gave them a 1+.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 23, 2024
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Hannah M
Great, on time. No issues
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 22, 2024
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Ori N
Mostly, the ride process wasn't communicated (bus? van? connection? waited for another van?)
And overall didn't make the time promised when I purchased the ticket (arrived at 15:40 instead of 15:00).
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 21, 2024
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Edmund
Airplane was late, shuttle left early. Had to pay double price to get to ferry on phantip late shuttle
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 17, 2024
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Daniel S
Decent service. Van wasn’t a bus as expected, but a tiny van which was very hot and cramped. We stopped a half hour in for a service break before continuing the 3 hour drive to Krabi. Boat service great!
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 17, 2024
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Tania G
Well signed, easy process, comfy bus
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 15, 2024
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Stefan J
We were not taken anywhere near the accommodation but were urged to take an overpriced cab...
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Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 7, 2024
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Niels G
Was not clear, which van or who was coming to pick us up.
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Van Minivan, Phantip 1970, Feb 4, 2024
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Kaj Z
It was to hot in the bus, bus was to small to and I’m 188cm and 2 hours delay!
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 4, 2024
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Hilmar
Friendly and right in time. Perfect!
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 3, 2024
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Harry
Was so calm easy booking before so worth it over the speed boat!
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 2, 2024
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Liam O
Perfect, picked me up on time and right outside my hostel.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Feb 1, 2024
J M
Jonathan M
Everything was so well organised
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Jan 31, 2024
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Daria M
The bus was very comfortable and the driver was helpful
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Jan 27, 2024
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Goknur T
Everything went smoothly. No problems along the way. I recommend it.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Jan 21, 2024
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Jade L
The boat is air-conditioned and the van drops us off in front of our hotel! Perfect!
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Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Jan 18, 2024
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Miroslav W
All ok. On time and comfortable. We were able to get on an earlier bus as there was free capacity and the lady at the counter offered (without me asking).
Well done
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Jan 16, 2024
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Carola W
Perfekt Organisation.Thank you
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Jan 12, 2024
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Steven B
The ferry was fine but the van/bus from Surat Thani to Krabi was not great, not comfortable and not enough room, no hold for luggage, you end up with your luggage in front of your knees.
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Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Jan 11, 2024
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Tracey W
Staff were super helpful and he journey went smoothly and without any problems 😊
Van Minivan, Phantip 1970, Jan 7, 2024
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Oxana K
Everything went really well. The connection was good.
We were even there 1 hour earlier. From Koh Samui to Krabi Ao Nang. The bus ride was a bit turbulent. A bit cramped as there was so much luggage with all the tourists. Nevertheless, it was great.
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Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Jan 6, 2024
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Mark S
The process of getting on the boat was pure carnage. Everyone was just kept out in the burning sunshine with no shade. No queue, just mass of people pushing their way through the turnstyles. Boat ride was fine except there's not enough seats and nowhere to put your luggage. Worst part was at the ferry port in Donsak where no-one seemed to know which bus was going to each place. Again left on the road with no shade for about an hour before the buss arrived. Ended up sitting on the floor over the wheel which was very uncomfortable. Just an all round very badly organised travel day.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Jan 6, 2024
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Ivan S
The ride and transfer were good overall, but the bus was on the run for about 5 hours with no bathroom break at all. The drivers of the vans that transferred others to their hotels from the bus terminal were quite rude.
The direction for the pick up was wrong and did not indicate the travel office but the bus station. No one could help and the phone number to the local travel operator set out in you confirmation was an old one not longer in use. We had booked a private van for our group but was instead put in a very old an uncomfortable bus that went around to pick up people from various spots. The bus was eventually so full of peoble and luggage that people had to sit in each other’s laps. We made it to the ferry even if the bus left more than an hour late.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Dec 30, 2023
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Safah A
Very poor communication from the company meant that the bus dropped us off at another location rather than the destination listed on our ticket. When we requested a transfer to the stop listed, we were met with laughs and were told to get a taxi at our own cost. In addition the driver drives like a maniac, which is to be expected.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Dec 28, 2023
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Lidya U
Enjoyed the spacious place for a ride after all tiny speed boats. Would be even better if they offered shuttles from different parts of Koh Samui.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Dec 22, 2023
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Daniel S
Everything went smooth, big comfortable bus!
We even got to stop for WC and to eat something (15min)
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Dec 19, 2023
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Nicole V
Smooth sailing, everything was highly organised.
Note that Grab isn't available at the pier/parts of the island so its best to organise transport ahead of time. I almost got scammed by a driver on the road.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Dec 19, 2023
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Ashish K
The hotel pickup was on time. We even got to catch an earlier ferry than we were scheduled. But after reaching Don Sak pier, we had to sit on the streets for half an hour at the place where Phantip buses are supposed to pick as up. No signage if we were waiting at the right place. Overall, all good.
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Dec 18, 2023
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Hans D
The busdriver was very good and drove very safe
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Dec 17, 2023
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Aleksander P
Everything was fine. Ferry was on time, and we were taken care of very well. After arriving to koh samui, nice lady told us where to pick our transport to hotel and pointed us the specific taxi, which took us straight to hotel
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Dec 12, 2023
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Miriam S
Was good :) we landed safely and yeah
Ferry Express, Phantip 1970, Dec 12, 2023
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