Surat Thani to Koh Phangan

Surat Thani to Koh Phangan

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$12
$219

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Surat Thani to Koh Phangan Schedule

Surat Thani to Koh Phangan Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Kim Transfers Thailand Economy 00:00 - 04:30฿ 5,005
Raja Ferry Ferry 05:30 - 10:30฿ 470
Seatran Ferry Ferry 07:30 - 13:45฿ 580
Phantip 1970 Express 09:15 - 14:00฿ 560
Lomlahkkhirin Van + Speedboat 11:00 - 14:15฿ 850
Phantip 1970 Express 12:00 - 16:30฿ 430
Phantip 1970 Express 15:45 - 20:30฿ 560
Raja Ferry Ferry 16:00 - 20:30฿ 430

Transportation from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport2h 45m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure4:00 PM
Departures per day72
Distance138 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkokTaxi24, Kim Transfers Thailand, Lomprayah, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry, Songserm

Surat Thani to Koh Phangan Destination Reviews

JR
It’s a great experience but definitely not the most comfortable :)
Ferry Sleeper Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), Sep 1, 2023
MP
Pick up would be anywhere between 30 minutes early and 30 minutes late. Was 30 minutes late. Then we stopped at Phantip office for another 15 minutes, where we got our ferry tickets. Smooth drive to the pier. Turned out to be Raja Ferry Pier. (We had chosen Phantip instead of Raja, because of their bad reputation…) Raja Ferry was… Let’s say we survived it. Thanks to the small number of passengers we had enough space. Not sure about the level of comfort with a full boat. All very old, rusty, damaged chairs, no escape ladder where the escape ladder was indicated. No service or personnel (except a vending machine and probably a captain somewhere). Upon arrival in Koh Pha Ngan no real alternatives to the pickup truck taxi’s, that willl carry up to 8 visitors with suitcases, like caged animals, and still charge ridiculous prices (which you agree to and they then try to increase). Anyway… we got there and the hotel is great!
Bus Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jul 29, 2023
EK
We were told we’d be there by 12pm if we left Surat Thani at 8am. So we got up early and got the transfer to the ferry. When we arrived to the ferry at 9am we were told our ferry wasn’t leaving until 11am. So we could’ve got extra sleep and got the later transfer as there was only one ferry going. Very disappointing as we had arranged a transfer on Koh Phangan for 12.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Jul 2, 2023
AJ
Everything OK
Ferry Sleeper Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), Jun 28, 2023
YA
45 mins late and bumpy
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Apr 21, 2023
IG
They take you from Surat Thani Center to the Port and then you go with that same ticket to the next ferry departure either to surat thani or ko samui, very good advanced system, totally professional and tech enabled. WAY better system than in other countries including europe
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry Port, Mar 23, 2023
CR
Needed a ride and it was fine.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Mar 6, 2023
MB
It was fine. The bus is pretty hot and sticky and the ferry is slow and dirty. Its pretty easy to just get there but its not the best experience
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Feb 11, 2023
PF
Our van crashed (everything is ok), but we lost our ferri and the company didn’t pay us lunch or anything for waiting 3 more hours
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Feb 5, 2023
CV
The trainstation bang sue is not finished. We are so unhappy with your ignorance of this fact, we could,nt leave luggage and had to wait several hours on a person.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jan 19, 2023
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How to get from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan

When you want to get from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, 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 Ferry+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 218.07. 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 11.76.

How far is Surat Thani from Koh Phangan?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan. Your trip will be a total of 86 miles (138 km). The flying distance is 86 miles (138 km).

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan?

The travel time from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 8 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970): travelling by bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 11.76 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Ferry - a one-way taxi+Ferry ticket can cost as much as USD 218.07.

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

  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 11.76 - USD 28.71. From Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 16:00 Surat Thani Town
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 11.76 - USD 25.98. From Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Town Raja Van until 16:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 13.43 - USD 19.63. From Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 07:00 Surat Thani Town until 13:00 Surat Thani Town
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 15.31 - USD 218.07. From Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 00:00 Surat Thani train station until 11:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
  • Van price : USD 16.60;
  • Bus+Van price: USD 19.63 - USD 20.67. From Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 07:00 Koh Phangan hotel transfer until 13:45 Koh Phangan hotel transfer
  • Ferry tickets - USD 20.75 to USD 20.75.
  • Bus+taxi price: USD 27.92. From Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 12:30 Koh Phangan Transfer until 12:30 Koh Phangan Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 210.56 to USD 210.56.

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

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

  • 37 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 16:00 Surat Thani Town
  • 26 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Town Raja Van until 16:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • 8 by taxi+Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 00:00 Surat Thani train station until 11:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan. 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 210.56.

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 Surat Thani to Koh Phangan 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.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan? 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:

  • 35% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 34% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 23% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 3% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van
  • 2% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 1% Other