Koh Phangan to Bangkok

Koh Phangan to Bangkok

Koh Phangan
Bangkok
Sat, Apr 5
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Koh Phangan to Bangkok Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Van2Travel
Van 10pax
Any time
+15h
$442.22
Taxi
Glassflower
Comfort 3pax
Any time
+11h
$318.40
Bus
Lomprayah
Express
08:30
20:30
$29.48
  4.2
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
08:30
20:30
$27.86
  4.4
Bus
Krungsiam Tour
VIP 24
11:00
06:30
$33.49
  4.2
Bus
Krungsiam Tour
VIP 32
11:00
06:30
$27.27
  4.0
Van
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Ferry + Taxi
11:30
05:00
$26.53
Ferry
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Ferry + Bus
11:30
05:00
$19.16
  4.4
Bus
Lomprayah
Express
13:00
00:45
$29.48
  4.4
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
13:00
00:45
$27.86
  4.4
Ferry
Nara Travel
Ferry + Bus
14:00
05:30
$29.48
  4.3
Bus
Raja Ferry
Express
14:00
06:00
$26.83
  3.0
Bus
Bangkok Travel Plus
Express
14:30
06:00
$20.64
  3.6
Bus
Bangkok Travel Plus
VIP Bus
14:30
06:00
$23.58
  3.0
Bus
TransBaanTon
Bus + Ferry
17:00
07:15
$36.85
Bus
TransBaanTon
Bus + Ferry
17:00
07:15
$32.13
Ferry
Koh Tao Booking Center
Ferry + Van + Bus
22:00
17:30
$44.22

Where to avoid staying in Bangkok?

In Bangkok, areas like Patpong and parts of Khaosan Road might be less desirable for some travelers due to their bustling nightlife and sometimes rowdy atmosphere. While these areas are popular with some visitors, they may not suit families or those seeking tranquility. Additionally, Nana Plaza and Soi Cowboy are known for their adult entertainment, which might not be ideal for all travelers.

For a more relaxed experience, consider staying in neighborhoods like Sukhumvit, Silom, or Sathorn, which offer a balance of convenience, dining, and accommodations. Public transportation, such as the BTS Skytrain and MRT, provides easy access to most parts of the city, making it feasible to explore without staying in the busiest areas. Always research accommodations and read recent reviews to ensure they meet your expectations and needs.

Does Bangkok have Grab or Uber?

Grab operates in Bangkok and is widely used for convenient transportation around the city. Uber is not available, as it sold its Southeast Asian operations to Grab. Grab offers various services, including car rides, motorbike taxis, and food delivery.

To use Grab, download the app on your smartphone, create an account, and link a payment method. Prices vary based on distance and traffic, but a typical ride within central Bangkok might cost around 100-200 THB ($3-$6).

Grab is a practical choice for getting around, especially if you prefer not to use traditional taxis or public transportation.

What are the requirements to travel Koh Phangan to Bangkok?

Traveling from Koh Phangan to Bangkok involves several transportation options. The most common route includes a ferry from Koh Phangan to the mainland at Surat Thani, followed by a bus or train to Bangkok. Ferries typically cost around 500 THB ($14) and take about 2.5 hours. Buses from Surat Thani to Bangkok cost approximately 600-900 THB ($17-$26) and take around 10-12 hours. Alternatively, a train ticket from Surat Thani to Bangkok ranges from 600 THB to 1,500 THB ($17-$43), with a travel time of about 8-12 hours, depending on the service class.

For a quicker journey, fly from nearby Koh Samui to Bangkok, which takes about 1.5 hours. Flights generally cost between 2,500-4,500 THB ($71-$128).

Ensure tickets are booked in advance, especially during peak tourist seasons, and carry necessary travel documents.

How to get from Koh Phangan to Bangkok

Leaving all those sandy beaches and crazy parties behind? Are you sure to have checked Koh Phangan’s neighbours before going back to Bangkok? Though all the three islands are so close to each other, the vibe and flavour of each of them differ greatly. Why not compare?

From Koh Phangan to Koh Samui

Koh Phangan lies within an easy reach from Koh Samui. Lomprayah and Seatran take sheer 20 minutes to get to the island; there are slower Songserm (30 min.) and Haad Rin Queen (50 min.) ferry boats, too. All the boats – except for Haad Rin Queen – arrive to Thong Sala Pier. Buy your ticket to Koh Samui either with Lomprayah or Seatran here.

From Koh Phangan to Koh Tao

There are three ferry companies serving this direction with Lomprayah and Seatran offering the fastest service (80 min.). Songserm covers the distance between Koh Phangan and Koh Tao in 1hr 50 min.

Travelling from Koh Phangan to the mainland

Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran calls to Koh Phangan twice a day on her way to Chumphon pier (at 8.30am and 1pm) and also twice a day when going in the opposite direction to Suratthani (at 7.15am and 12pm). Transit time is about 3 hrs and 2 hrs correspondingly. Seatran Discovery makes three journeys a day bringing passengers from Koh Phangan to Donsak pier in Suratthani via Koh Samui in 2½ hr. There are also other companies offering similar or slower service to the mainland:

Raja Ferry – 2½ hrs (four times a day). It is one of the cheapest options but do not expect much as the vessels are worn out and rather uncomfortable.
Songserm – 3½ hrs (twice a day)
Night ferry – from 6 to 7 hrs; daily; departing at 10pm from Koh Phangan. It is the slowest of all the ferries, but you can save an extra baht sleeping on the move.

Besides Lomprayah (20 min. to Koh Samui, 80 min to Koh Tao, both 4 times a day) and Songserm (30 min. to Koh Samui, 1hr 50 min to Koh Tao, both twice a day), there are two more companies which connect Koh Phangan to Koh Samui and Koh Tao: Seatran (20 min. to Koh Samui, 80 min to Koh Tao, both twice a day) and Haad Rin Queen (50 min. to Koh Samui, 4 times a day).

From Koh Phangan to Bangkok via Suratthani ferry + bus

Both Lomprayah and Seatran Discovery offer joint ticket for their ferry+bus journey to Bangkok with buses arriving to Khao San Road in Bangkok. The journey takes 12hrs with Lomprayah (THB 1250) and 14hrs with Seatran (THB 1000). It is a convenient option if you are planning to stay somewhere in the area while in Bangkok. Otherwise you can buy separate ferry and bus tickets for your journey. In Bangkok buses arrive to the Southern bus terminal. Buses for Bangkok depart regularly during the day both from Suratthani and Chumphon and take from 6½ hrs to 12 hrs to arrive.

From Koh Phangan to Bangkok via Suratthani ferry + bus + train

The last leg of your Koh Phangan–Bangkok journey can be done by train, as well. By far the most convenient connection is that of Lomprayah 12pm ferry and 6.37pm #86 night train from Suratthani arriving to Hua Lamphong station in Bangkok at 6.30am. The joint ticket ferry+bus+2nd class sleeper costs THB 1568; if you prefer a more plush 1st class sleeper, be ready to pay THB 2139. There is, though, three hour waiting time after you are picked up by bus at the pier and brought to Suratthani train station.

If you do not want to buy a joint ticket, there is a wide selection of trains heading to Bangkok from Suratthani, offering the full range of coaches, from the cheapest fan seats to the comfy AC 1st class sleepers leaving during the day.

Tip: The lower berths are the first to sell out. Book them as much in advance as possible. They are also considerably wider than the upper ones. If you are travelling with a baby, opt for the lower berths by all means.

Which train from Suratthani to Bangkok to choose?

Trains from Suratthani to Bangkok arrive to Hua Lamphong Station. There is a morning 2nd class AC seats only which is also the fastest one covering the distance between Bangkok and Suratthani in 9 hours (and for THB 808). The rest of the batch are slower (up to 12 hours) and depart in the afternoon and in the evening at 4.40pm, 5.35pm, 6.37pm, 8.35pm, and 9.05pm. Even if slower than buses, trains offer the most comfortable ride, depending on which ticket you book. The top choice is an AC 1st class sleeper (the most convenient of which is #84 and #86 at 9.05pm and 6.37pm (both THB 1539). Second class sleepers are also air-conditioned and provide beds that fold out of your seating upon request or in the evening. These tickets cost from THB 948 to THB 968, and while they may not be as private as 1st class, they are still very comfortable. The fan sleeper carriage works pretty much the same as a normal sleeper but excludes air conditioning and gives you an arguable opportunity to take in countryside smells along the trip. Fan sleepers cost 708 THB per person.

Transportation from Koh Phangan to Bangkok

Facts about the transport from Koh Phangan to Bangkok

Cheapest Transport$15
Fastest Transport11h
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day28
Distance550 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Travel Plus, Future Travel and Service, Glassflower, Jarinthon Tour, Koh Tao Booking Center, Krungsiam Tour, Lomprayah, Montanatip, Nara Travel, Oniam Transport, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Thai Railways, TransBaanTon, Van2Travel

Koh Phangan to Bangkok Destination Reviews

SE
I want to complain about this trip, where they induced me to pay an extra fee for the VIP, ok I paid 200baths more and they gave me the VIP ticket, despite the long wait in an isolated place, a bus arrived that had nothing to do with the one in the photo that was on the 12go website, I found it strange, but ok, the trip took longer than expected, because the bus had no bathroom, no Wi-Fi and the air was bad, the bus stopped every 2 hours for someone to go to the bathroom, I paid for the VIP to use the wiki and bathroom and maybe more comfort on the trip, but it was the opposite of that, how is it possible a bus without a bathroom for passengers, I think this was a robbery sincerely
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus Express, Bangkok Travel Plus, Mar 30, 2025
VP
The bus was not really comfortable for sleeping, no snack only one meal at around 1-2 am, not my way of traveling.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP Bus, Bangkok Travel Plus, Mar 7, 2025
TL
Have used Lomprayah twice to travel from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan and from Koh Phangan to Bangkok. The ferries and buses were easy to check-in at the counter (note the check-in office in Koh Phangan is a block or so away from the pier) and the transfers were smooth. The bus to Koh Phangan was hot but the bus to Bangkok was fine! Would use them again
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jan 13, 2025
RR
The trip was very confusing. The driver was a bit rude and I had no idea where I was going. Bus was very old, my chair was broken, no place to charge the phone and no water available. The bus arrived 2 hours late in Bangkok. For 1000 baht, I would expect a much better service, since I had better experiences in other bus trips in Thailand.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP 32, Bangkok Travel Plus, Sep 4, 2024
J
100% recommend this. The bus was waiting for us as soon as we got off the ferry. Bus was super comfortable, even stopped off for a free meal. Arrived on time
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Apr 20, 2024
JB
All went well easy, convient and effortless travel even got a small meal in Surit Thani before departing to Bangkok.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Mar 17, 2024
E
This is a very efficient way of travelling! Got us there early and even stopped to give us a free dinner!
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Nara Travel (นรา ทราเวล), Mar 4, 2024
SL
We were well guided during the transfers. Short transfer times.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP 32, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Jan 10, 2024
CM
The trip went well, everything was well organized, and we arrived 1 hour early. The night bus part was top-notch! We took the VIP-First class option, got a free bottle of water, a juice, a packet of cakes, a blanket, a cushion, lots of space in the bus, toilet in the bus, seat that reclines, small footrest, air conditioning, USB/tips plug... Just great! We left at 7pm on the night bus, with a midnight break for lunch. Keep your bus ticket because you can exchange it for a voucher for a free meal. We took 1 boat, then a kind of bus, then a minivan, then another minivan, then the big night bus. They don't tell us everything about the journey, the breaks, the destinations, the vehicle changes, the journey times, etc. But otherwise it was really good! But otherwise it was really good!
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Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus VIP 24, Krungsiam Tour (กรุงสยามทัวร์), Dec 20, 2023
ME
Bus arrived 1 hour late, we made a stop at a disgusting Restaurant and the toilet was just not usable. The AC dropped water on us. We had way better bus rides in Thailand.
Koh Phangan to Bangkok, Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Nov 17, 2023
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