1. Bus + Ferry to Koh Phangan
2. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Phangan
3. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan you can travel by bus/taxi + ferry.
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- Travel distance from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan in Thailand is about 310 km by land via Surat Thani – Don Sak Pier. There are 2 options and ways how you can reach Koh Phangan from Koh Lanta: transfer by van/bus + ferry or private taxi/car + ferry. Travel by plane from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan is not possible, there are no airports in these places. There is also no railway from Koh Lanta and Surat Thani / Don Sak Pier. The most popular and cheapest option of transfer to Koh Phangan from Koh Lanta is to travel by van + ferry via Surat Thani.
- Transport by bus/van + ferry to Koh Phangan from Koh Lanta takes about 9-10 hours via Surat Thani and it costs about $28-45/pp. It is possible to search and book join tickets (bus + ferry) for this type of transport. Another way of transfer from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan is to travel by private taxi/car + ferry via Surat Thani. Transport by taxi/car + boat from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan takes about 7-8 hours and it costs about $150-200/pp via Surat Thani. You can also use this way of transfer if you want to visit Koh Tao, it is about 50 km from Koh Phangan. Before you arrive to Koh Phangan, you can also travel to Krabi by speedboat and visit Railay Beach.
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- Teoretically you can also travel via Krabi, it is a good option if you want to visit this site. There are minivans or buses from Koh Lanta to Krabi and bus + ferry from Krabi to Koh Phangan. There are also flights between Krabi and Koh Samui, the closest island to Koh Phangan. Koh Phangan – the island, overgrown with humid jungle, became famous mainly because of the „Full Moon Party“, the largest beach party in the world, which regularly takes place under the full moon at Hat Rin Beach in the south of the island. It is also the center of nightlife, where you will also find the port, restaurants, shops and very popular and sought-after beach bars, massage parlors or diving centers.
- Teoretically you can also travel via Krabi, it is a good option if you want to visit this site. There are minivans or buses from Koh Lanta to Krabi and bus + ferry from Krabi to Koh Phangan. There are also flights between Krabi and Koh Samui, the closest island to Koh Phangan. Koh Phangan – the island, overgrown with humid jungle, became famous mainly because of the „Full Moon Party“, the largest beach party in the world, which regularly takes place under the full moon at Hat Rin Beach in the south of the island. It is also the center of nightlife, where you will also find the port, restaurants, shops and very popular and sought-after beach bars, massage parlors or diving centers.
| Transfer Mode – Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus/Van + Ferry / Boat | 8-9 hours | $28-45/pp |
| Taxi/Car + Ferry / Boat | 7-8 hours | $150-200/pp |
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How do I get from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan?
1. BUS + FERRY from Koh Lanta to Phangan
The most popular and cheapest option for transportation from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan is a minivan/bus and ferry via Surat Thani/Don Sak. Most of these transfers operate via the ports in Don Sak from where ferries and boats depart to Koh Samui. However, you can travel separately by minivan/bus from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani and then use the boat transfer to Koh Phangan according to your needs.
In this case, you must search for and purchase 2 separate tickets. This transportation option therefore has 2 steps and the total travel time by minivan and ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan is approximately 8-10 hours. However, the stated travel time may vary and there may be delays during the transfer.
A transfer by minivan/bus + ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan then costs approximately $28-45/pp, these prices may also vary throughout the year. Minivans and buses can depart from your desired location or various locations and Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta and on Koh Phangan the ferry arrives at Thong Sala Pier, which is the main port of the island.
Minivan/bus and ferry transfers from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan in Thailand are offered by Phantip 1970, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Krabi Sea Pearl, Lanta Super Concord or Raja Ferry. Most ferry transfers to Koh Phangan are offered by Seatran Ferry, Raja Ferry or Lomprayah.
If you depart from Koh Lanta, this transfer also includes a short ferry transfer to Hua Hin Pier, i.e. to the mainland of Thailand. You can easily search and buy minivan/bus and ferry tickets from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan via Don Sak in the Gulf of Thailand online in advance. Minivan/bus and ferry transfers to Koh Phangan are a suitable transport option for most solo and low-cost travelers.
2. TAXI / CAR + FERRY from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan
Another convenient, but also more expensive option for transferring from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan is a transfer by private car/taxi and ferry via Surat Thani. This transfer option also has 2 steps and first you will drive a private modern car to Surat Thani and then a ferry transfer to Koh Phangan.
Private car transfers to Surat Thani will be offered by companies such as Van2Travel, Koh Lanta Sea Tour, Ramon Transport, Kanokwan Travel, 12GO Transport, KrabiShuttle or Andaman Taxis. Van2Travel will also offer you a direct transfer by minivan from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan.
Other companies mainly go to Surat Thani. Most companies offer you smaller classic cars or larger minivans and SUVs for more people on the route to Surat Thani. Transport by private car/taxi and ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan via Surat Thani then takes about 7-8 hours, but this time may vary and depends on your travel route.
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The advantage of a private transfer is that you can choose your departure point on Koh Lanta and your arrival point in Surat Thani, which also saves you time. A private car/taxi and ferry transfer from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan costs between $150-200/pp, which is the price for the entire car.
You can also divide the fare and calculate it for individual passengers, so a minivan transfer can be a good option for groups of travelers. If you want to use this transfer option, it is advisable to search for your desired car online and then book a ferry ticket to Koh Phangan separately.
A private taxi/car transfer to Surat Thani or Koh Phangan is mainly suitable for travelers who have a larger budget for their travel; for low-cost travelers, it will not be the optimal transport option.
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🚢 Bus + Ferry Schedule / Timetable – Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan + Tickets:
Bus + Ferry Schedule - Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan | Departs in Koh Lanta | Arrival in Koh Phangan |
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Phantip 1970 | 07:30 | 16:30 |
Raja Ferry | 07:30 | 16:30 |
Krabi Sea Pearl | 07:30 | 16:30 |
Lanta Super Concord | 07:00 | 16:00 |
Sapthaweephol | 07:00 | 16:30 |
Sapthaweephol | 11:00 | 05:00 |
❓ FAQ – Travel from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan:
1. How to book and buy tickets / taxi from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan?
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- You can book tickets + flights from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan on 12go.asia ➜.
- it is also possible to book another routes, e.g. Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi…
2. What is the travel time from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan?
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- Travel by bus/van + ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan takes about 8-9 hours via Surat Thani.
- Travel by taxi/car + boat from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan takes about 7-8 hours via Surat Thani.
3. What is the travel distance from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan?
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- Travel distance from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan is about 310 km by land via Surat Thani – Don Sak Pier.
4. What is the price of the transfer from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan?
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- Transfer by bus/van + ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan costs about $28-45/pp via Surat Thani.
- Transfer by taxi/car + ferry from Koh Lanta to Phangan costs about $150-200/pp via Surat Thani.
5. What is the best option of transport from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan?
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- The best and also fastest option is to travel by private minivan + ferry or speedboat via Surat Thani – Don Sak Pier. This way is also the most cheapest way of transfer between these places. There are modern comfortable minivans and ferries from Don Sak Pier to Koh Phangan.
6. Is there a train from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani / Don Sak Pier?
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- No, there is no railway from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani town or Don Sak Pier, travel by train between these sites is not possible. The closest railway station to Koh Lanta is in Trang and there is a railway station and train to Surat Thani. But it does not make a sense to travel by train.
7. Is there a direct flight from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan?
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- No, there is no flight from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan because there is no airport in Koh Lanta and Koh Phangan. There is only a direct flight from Krabi to Koh Samui. So you can go to Krabi, take a flight to Koh Samui and from this island you can travel by boat to Koh Phangan.
8. Where to stay on Koh Phangan, hotel, hostel or resort?
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- Koh Phangan offer various small beach resorts, bungalows or beach hotels. Choose your accommodation from this selection from AGoda, there are discounts up to 60%: Book your hotel in Koh Phangan ➜.
9. Where to travel from Koh Phangan?
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- If you are already in Koh Phangan, you should also visit Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Another popular islands in the Gulf of Thailand. You can also travel to Bangkok via Koh Samui, there are flights from Koh Samui to Bangkok.
10. How to go from Krabi to Koh Phangan?
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- If you will be traveling to Koh Phangan via Krabi, you can use the same way of transfer. There are private minivans or buses from Krabi to Surat Thani town and from Surat Thani you can travel by speedboat or ferry to Koh Phangan.
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🎫 Book bus tickets / car from Koh Lanta to Koh Phangan:
(You can also book another travel routes, e.g. Koh Lanta to Krabi, Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe…)