Koh Phangan Transportation

Boat Services to Ko Pha-ngan
(Schedules and fares mentioned here are subject to change without notice. Please contact boat companies or TAT offices in Surat Thani and Ko Samui for current information.)

Don Sak - Ko Pha-ngan

Racha Ferry operates ferry services from Don Sak pier (40 kilometres from Surat Thani town) to Ko Pha-ngan daily at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. It takes 2.30 hours for the journey. One-way fare is 180 baht. Bus services from Surat Thani town or Surat Thani Railway Station to Don Sak are available.

Surat Thani-Ko Pha-ngan

Songserm Rungrueang Co. Ltd operates express boat services. The boats depart from Lamphun pier (10 kilometres from Surat Thani) to Ko Pha-ngan daily at 8 a.m. It takes 3 hours for the journey. One-way fare is 205 baht. Bus services to the pier are available.

Visitors can obtain more information from the following offices of Songserm Rungrueang Co. Ltd: Bangkok office Tel: 0-2280-7897, Surat Thani Office Tel: 0-7728-5124-6, Ko Samui office Tel: 0 -7742-1316-9, 0-7742-0163, Ko Pha-ngan office Tel: 0-7737 -7096.

A nighttime boat departs from Surat Thani’s Ban Don pier to Ko Pha-ngan daily at 11 p.m. It takes 6 hours for the journey. One-way fares are 150 baht and 200 baht.

Ko Samui - Ko Pha-ngan

Songserm Rungrueang Co. Ltd’s express boats depart from Ko Samui’s Na Thon pier 3 times daily at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. It takes 45 minutes for the journey. One-way fare is 115 baht.

A catamaran leaves Ko Samui’s Mae Nam pier at 8 a.m. and arrives at Ko Pha-ngan at 8.40 a.m. One-way fare is 250 baht.

Ordinary boats leave Ko Samui’s Phra Yai pier at 10.30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and proceed to Ko Pha-ngan’s Rin Nai beach. It takes 50 minutes for the journey. One-way fare is 100 baht

Another ordinary boat leaves Ko Samui’s Mae Nam pier at 9.30 a.m. and arrives at Ko Pha-ngan at 10.30 a.m. One-way fare is 115 baht.

Getting around Koh Phangan:

Koh Tae Nai
A charming island with jungle-covered hills, a long stretch of golden sandy beach and colorful coral reefs, Koh Tae Nai is located near Koh Phangan, and can be reached just 5 minutes by chartered boats. Accommodations are available but are mostly middle to top-end.

Koh Tao
A small isolated island situated 45 kilometers to the north of Koh Phangan; Ko Tao was once used as a prison for instigators of the Bavordet coup d'etat. The island is famous for its rich sea coral reefs and inhabitants and secluded beaches set in a laid-back atmosphere. Ideal for snorkeling and diving, there are numerous diving schools scattered around the island that have always attracted diving students. With exceptional underwater visibility, Koh Tao is one of Thailand’s finest offshore diving spots with main attractions such as White Rock, Shark Island, Chumphon Pinnacle, Green Rock, Sail Rock and Southwest Pinnacles. The stunning viewing point is a spot where visitors can see three connecting beaches stretching beautifully to the horizon. Apart from Koh Phangan, Koh Tao can be reached either from Surat Thani or Chumphon Provinces. Accommodations in the form of bungalows, at various price ranges, are available. The best time to visit Koh Tao is from February to April. Traveling on the island is possible by boat, car or motorcycle.

Wat Khao Tham
Located on the hilltop of Khao Kao Haeng, Moo 1, Bang Tai Sub-district, the monastery is ideal for meditation amidst the unspoiled nature. Foreigners mostly visit the compound to learn how to practice meditation between September and November. To reach the monastery, take a chartered car or rent a motorcycle at Thong Sala Pier and drive for approximately 3 kilometers. From the entrance of the temple, drive approximately 1 kilometre up to the compound.

Wat Maduea Wan
Apart from beaches, sand and sea, Koh Phangan also has cultural attractions such as Wat Maduea Wan, located at Moo 3, where the replica of the Lord Buddha’s Footprint is enshrined on the hilltop Mondop. To reach the temple, take a Songthaew from for a total distance of approximately 3 kilometers for a fare of 20 Baht per trip per person.

Note: The prices for transportation may change from time to time according to the changes on the cost of living on the island.