Koh Phangan to Surat Thani by ferry, bus, van, taxi from THB 413

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani Destination Reviews

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

Selma I

Horrible experience - more than 1h delay, wrong deposit spot - missed my flight and no compensation

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

Ruth A

I booked the Lomprayah ferry specifically because the 12Go website stated it would arrive at Tapee Pier in Surat Thani city center. I was willing to pay the higher price to avoid the long bus ride from Don Sak Pier. However, the ferry still arrived at Don Sak Pier, and we were then put on a bus to Tapee Pier. From there, we had to arrange yet another transfer by minivan or Bolt to reach the city. This resulted in more transit steps and unnecessary hassle, which completely defeated the purpose of paying extra for a supposedly direct service. The information on the website was misleading and caused inconvenience and extra expense. Other companies provide direct transfers to the city without this needless stop, so I expected better from Lomprayah.

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Aug 25, 2025

Andrew M

Ferry and bus were on-time and service was as promised, but the bus could have been cleaner and the driver more friendly.

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Aug 12, 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	$277.47
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	05:00	09:00	$11.42	4.5
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	05:30	09:30	$10.65	4.6
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	07:50	10:00	$13.95	4.8
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	08:10	10:05	$13.95	4.8
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	08:30	13:00	$10.65	4.6
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	10:05	12:00	$17.76	4.8
Bus	12Go Transport	Bus + Ferry	10:30	14:30	$12.05	4.0
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	11:00	15:00	$11.42	4.5
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	11:30	15:30	$10.65	4.6
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	12:05	14:00	$17.76	4.8
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	13:05	15:00	$17.76	4.8
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	14:00	18:00	$11.42	4.5
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	14:30	18:30	$10.65	4.6
Bus	Raja Ferry	Express	17:30	21:00	$11.42	4.5
Van	Udomrat Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	20:00	06:05	$15.86
Van	Udomrat Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	21:00	13:15	$15.86
Van	Udomrat Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	22:00	05:45	$15.86

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 Ferry+bus+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 34.88. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 13.09.

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 12Go Transport: travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 13.09 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry+Van - a one-way Ferry+Van ticket can cost as much as USD 34.88.

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

Bus+Ferry price: USD 13.10 - USD 17.73. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 17:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Ferry+Van price: USD 13.64 - USD 34.88. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 22:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Bus tickets - USD 15.06 to USD 17.85;
taxi+Ferry price: USD 15.98. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 10:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 16:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Bus+Van price: USD 17.85. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:30 Thong Sala Pier until 11:30 Thong Sala Pier
Ferry tickets - USD 19.03 to USD 22.20.
Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 21.69. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 11:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Ferry+Bus price: USD 439.96 - USD 1,160.39. 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: USD 479.50 - USD 680.89. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer until 13:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer
Van+Ferry price: USD 680.89. 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: USD 721.64. 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 USD 218.80 to USD 255.27.

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.

34 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 17:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
10 by Ferry+Van from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 22:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Buses start plying the route from 05:30 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:30. There are 8 available bus trips every day.
Ferries leave from Koh Phangan for Surat Thani 4 times a 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 USD 218.80.

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:

39% chosen Bus+Ferry
19% chosen Ferry+Van
16% chosen Ferry+Bus
10% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
10% users voted for a ferry ticket.
1% Other

Transportation from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani

Facts about the transport from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani

Cheapest Transport	$14
Fastest Transport	1h 45m
Earliest Departure	5:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Departures per day	56
Distance	88 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Fame Tour, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Samui Tour, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Songserm, Van2Travel

Popular Routes

Koh Phangan to Surat Thani