Koh Phangan to Surat Thani by ferry, bus, van, taxi from THB 696

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani Destination Reviews

Marlon F

The Seatran ferry ride was great. The Phantip transfer from the port to Surat Thani was okay, but beware, they try to rip off tourists! First, we waited far too long at Donsak Port, and then, even though it's only a 60-minute trip, we stopped for 10-15 minutes at a rest area after 30 minutes so everyone could do some shopping. Instead of the agreed-upon drop-off point, we drove a few minutes further to a place with lots of taxis who were trying to bring you somewhere. I had to walk back to the city. I won't be using Phantip again!

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Mar 6, 2026

Graham B

Went smoothly

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Van Van + Ferry, Phangan Tour 2000, Feb 18, 2026

Manuel L

Tried several times but could not get a driver

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 13, 2026

Jimmy J

Very long trip

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Bus Express, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Feb 9, 2026

Finn D

I didn’t get my refund for a ferry that I couldn’t go on because I am sick. I even booked a new ferry but they wouldn’t let me get the money for the previous one back, even though I cancelled it before the boat left. Additionally, the names of the different locations are sometimes so similar that you mistake them. I booked a wrong ferry once because of this. It’d be better if the names of the locations you can travel to were specified

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Feb 6, 2026

Daniel C

Always a lot of tired backpacks that need to be in a seat. Workers HAVE to warn clients that seats are for SEATING not for backpacks.

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jan 29, 2026

Anita N

1 hour delay on the ferry and would have been better to know beforehand so could plan to eat somewhere than just sit at the ferry area no refreshments

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jan 12, 2026

Anne C

On time. Easy, well organised connection from the ferry to bus at Donsak.

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 2, 2025

Adrian H

Everything went very smoothly. No complaints.

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Speedboat, Lomlahkkhirin (ลมหลักคิรินทร์), Sep 4, 2025

Canaf A

There was big delay, not enough seats. Transfer to bus that was not pre informed and smelled like pee. Also the check in place is very far from the pier

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Aug 29, 2025

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Koh Phangan to Surat Thani Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	BangkokTaxi24	VIP Van 9pax	Any time	+4h	€234.91
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:00	09:00	€9.66	4.5
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	05:30	09:30	€9.02	4.6
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	07:50	10:00	€11.81	4.8
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	08:10	10:05	€11.81	4.8
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	08:30	13:00	€9.02	4.6
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	10:05	12:00	€15.03	4.8
Bus	12Go Transport	Bus + Ferry	10:30	14:30	€10.20	4.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:00	15:00	€9.66	4.5
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	11:30	15:30	€9.02	4.6
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	12:05	14:00	€15.03	4.8
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	13:05	15:00	€15.03	4.8
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	14:00	18:00	€9.66	4.5
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	14:30	18:30	€9.02	4.6
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	17:30	21:00	€9.66	4.5
Van	Udomrat Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	20:00	06:05	€13.42
Van	Udomrat Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	21:00	13:15	€13.42
Van	Udomrat Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	22:00	05:45	€13.42

How to get from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani

When you want to get from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi+ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 274.77. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as EUR 18.69.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani?

The cost of the trip from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as EUR 18.69 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as EUR 274.77.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani:

Ferry tickets - EUR 7.25 to EUR 21.48.
Bus tickets - EUR 12.75 to EUR 15.11;
taxi+Ferry price: EUR 14.66. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 10:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 17:15 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Bus+Van price: EUR 15.11. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:30 Thong Sala Pier until 11:30 Thong Sala Pier
Bus+Ferry price: EUR 18.69. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 11:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Ferry+Van price: EUR 20.13 - EUR 29.18. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 11:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 24.08 - EUR 25.85. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 11:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 22:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Ferry+Bus price: EUR 372.47 - EUR 982.39. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 12:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
taxi+Ferry+Bus price: EUR 405.95 - EUR 576.45. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer until 13:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer
Van+Ferry price: EUR 576.45. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 11:00 Koh Phangan hotel transfer until 11:00 Koh Phangan hotel transfer
Ferry+Bus+Van price: EUR 610.94. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 10:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 151.28 to EUR 274.77.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Phangan and Surat Thani?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

5 by Ferry+Van from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 11:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
3 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 11:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
2 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 11:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 22:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 151.28.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions..

The most popular transport from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

33% users voted for a ferry ticket.
32% chosen Ferry+Bus
16% chosen Bus+Ferry
12% chosen Ferry+Van
1% Other

Transportation from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport	€8
Fastest Transport	1h 30m
Earliest Departure	5:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Departures per day	13
Distance	75 kilometers
Transport Companies	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Easyride Services, Jarinthon Tour, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Raja Car Ferry, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Discovery, Songserm, Van2Travel

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Koh Phangan to Surat Thani