Facts about the transport from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
Cheapest Transport
$12
Fastest Transport
2h 30m
Earliest Departure
5:00 ص
Latest Departure
5:30 م
Departures per day
61
Distance
125 kilometers
Transport Companies
BangkokTaxi24, Lomprayah, Lomprayah Group Booking, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry
Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani Destination Reviews
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Geir W
Professional experience, very good 👍
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Nov 10, 2023
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Steve T
I booked to go directly to pier in Surat Thani but instead the boat went to Donsak and they put my on bus to the the other pier and didn't inform me at all during checkin.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Oct 25, 2023
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Thomas R
Transport was on time and great.Shuttlebus to the trainstation was perfect( clean, everything went great)
Ferry left on time, it' a bit old, but still seems fine. They give you stickers to sort you, where they write where you're going/next connection. Bus was waiting for us at the pier, we had to wait for another ferry and then drop some people in town before going to the train station, so we arrived about 30 minutes after estimated arrival. They last went to the airport, don't know how long that took them, but as they state you should calculate at least 4-5 hours before you flight time. There was a couple that originally booked only to town and they could go to the airport for an additional 100baht per person, so that's an option in case you need it.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Aug 23, 2023
MW
Matthijs W
No airco in the bus to Surat Tahni trainstation. Furthermore, my bag was full of dirt when it came out of the bus.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Jul 31, 2023
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Viola M
Everything was okay, perfect in time. Van drive did not make a single stop in between.
Experience was great! Ferry come on time, however the air conditioning no very powerful. suggest checking on it. other than that all good.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Jul 13, 2023
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Arnaud P
Driver was riding to fast ans dangeriously otherwise it was ok
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Nov 11, 2022
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Sander J
Crossing deliberately booked from Tapee pier because we would be in a hotel there very close by. Been keen on just this location and time because other reviews have mentioned that sometimes a mini-van has to be driven from this pier to Donsak pier for an hour.
Booked: departure from Tapee pier, sailing at 8am. Nowhere in the booking process were we given different times or boarding point. Seemed all well arranged so.
After completing the payment, a confirmation via e-mail came quickly. Meeting point was near Tapee pier. But the departure from Donsak. Which we did not want at all and had not been included in the info during the booking. Departure time idd 8am, from Donsak! So departure from Tapee at 7, and an urgent request to be there at least one hour in advance. So 6 am!
In short. Not what we wanted. If this had been clearly indicated during the booking process, we certainly would not have opted for this. If you choose this, there is nothing wrong with that, but be transparent when booking.
In the end we decided to take a different hotel, 10 minutes away from the Donsak pier so we could just walk there by 8 am and board. In retrospect, we would have been better off doing this crossing entirely without this booking because buying the ferry ticket separately at the counter is much cheaper. But that also makes sense since
you also pay for an hour of mini-van transportation.
Crossing there with the ferry from Raja nothing to complain about. Older ferry. Nice enclosed seating area with good chairs and air conditioning if you choose. Outside/inside seating also possible. Several vending machines with snacks and drinks on board. Just neat.
Back by speed boat from Lomprayah. That is an open and low boat with hard wooden benches that goes back in an hour and a half with a stop at Ko Samui. Nothing in terms of comfort or facilities on board so do go to the toilet before then.
So low rating because of the organization by 12goasia and not because of the boat crossing.
This review was autotranslated
Overtocht bewust geboekt vanaf de Tapee pier omdat wij daar zeer nabij in een hotel zouden zitten. Scherp geweest op juist deze locatie en tijd omdat in andere reviews voorbij kwam dat er soms vanaf deze pier eerst een uur met een mini-van naar de Donsak pier gereden moet.
Geboekt: vertrek vanaf Tapee pier, afvaart om 8u. Nergens in het boekings proces afwijkende tijden of opstapplaats meegekregen. Leek allemaal goed geregeld dus.
Na het afronden van de betaling kwam vrij snel een bevestiging via de mail. Verzamel locatie idd nabij de Tapee pier. Maar de afvaart toch vanaf Donsak. Wat wij dus helemaal niet wilden en ook niet eerder in de info tijdens het boeken hadden meegekregen. Tijd afvaart idd 8u, vanaf Donsak! Vertrek vanaf Tapee dus toch om 7, en het dringend verzoek er wel minimaal een uur van tevoren aanwezig te zijn. Dus 6u!!
Kortom. Niet wat wij wilden. Als dit tijdens het boekingsproces duidelijk was aangegeven hadden wij hier zeker niet voor gekozen. Als je hiervoor kiest is daar niets mis mee, maar wees dan transparant tijdens het boeken.
Uiteindelijk er maar voor gekozen een ander hotel te nemen, op 10 minuten afstand van de Donsak pier zodat we daar gewoon tegen 8u heen konden wandelen en opstappen. Achteraf hadden we deze overtocht beter helemaal zonder deze boeking kunnen doen want de veerboot kaart los aan de balie kopen is stukken goedkoper. Maar dat is dan ook wel weer logisch aangezien
je dus ook voor een uurtje mini-van vervoer betaald.
Overtocht heen met de veerboot van Raja niets op aan te merken. Oudere veerboot. Mooie afgesloten zitruimte met goede stoelen en airco als je ervoor kiest. Buiten/binnen zitten ook mogelijk. Diverse verkoopmachines met snacks en drinken aan boord. Gewoon keurig.
Terug met de speedboot van Lomprayah. Dat is een open en lage boot met harde houten bankjes die in anderhalf uur teruggaat met een tussenstop op Ko Samui. Niets aan comfort of faciliteiten aan boord dus wel voor die tijd even naar het toilet gaan.
Lage beoordeling dus vanwege de organisatie door 12goasia en niet vanwege de overtocht met de boot.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Nov 6, 2022
NM
Natalie M
A bit delayed and the ferry was old, but all in all we made it to Surat Thani
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Sep 12, 2022
How to get from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
When you want to get from Thong Sala 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 Ferry+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+ferry ticket.
The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 471.76. 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 11.32.
How far is Thong Sala Koh Phangan from Surat Thani?
If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani. Your trip will be a total of 78 miles (125 km). The flying distance is 78 miles (125 km).
How long does it take to get from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani?
The travel time from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 6 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani?
The cost of the trip from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani 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 11.32 for your ticket.
However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+Ferry - a one-way Bus+Ferry ticket can cost as much as USD 471.76.
Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani:
Ferry+Bus price: USD 9.19 - USD 24.80. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 12:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 11.03 - USD 14.69. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer until 13:00 Maenam Hotel Transfer
Bus+Ferry price: USD 11.32 - USD 471.76. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 14:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Ferry+Van price: USD 11.59 - USD 22.91. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 17:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Ferry+Bus+Van price: USD 12.86. From Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 07:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 07:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Ferry tickets - USD 18.87 to USD 18.87.
You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 207.58 to USD 207.58.
How many trips per day are there between Thong Sala Koh Phangan and Surat Thani?
Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.
35 by Ferry+Van from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 17:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
25 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 14:00 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?
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 207.58.
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 Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Thong Sala 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:
