1. Ferry + Bus to Koh Phangan
2. Ferry + Flight to Koh Phangan
3. Ferry + Taxi to Koh Phangan
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From Phi Phi to Koh Phangan you can get by ferry + van/bus, car, plane.
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- The distance between Koh Phi Phi and Koh Phangan spans approximately 320 kilometers via Krabi and Surat Thani. Travelers have three primary options for reaching Koh Phangan from Koh Phi Phi: by ferry followed by a bus journey, by ferry followed by a plane ride via Koh Samui, or by ferry followed by a taxi ride. The most favored choice is to opt for the ferry and bus combination via Krabi and Surat Thani. You can embark on your journey to Koh Phangan by utilizing the ferry and bus/van service via Krabi and Surat Thani. This route typically takes around 8 to 11.5 hours, with tickets for the bus and ferry combination ranging from $35 to $57 per person. Notably, there is no railway connection between these destinations (Krabi > Surat Thani), and air travel between them is not feasible.
- However, an alternative route involves taking a ferry to Krabi followed by a direct flight lasting 1 to 1.5 hours to Koh Samui. Koh Samui stands as the nearest island to Koh Phangan, with ferries and boats readily available between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. This option offers the most comfortable mode of transportation to Koh Phangan via Koh Samui, providing an opportunity to explore Koh Samui en route. Additionally, from Koh Phangan, you can embark on further travels by ferry/boat to Koh Tao – another captivating island within the Chumphon Archipelago, or by ferry to Koh Samui – the most frequented island in the vicinity. Secure your ferry and bus tickets, as well as flights from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan, conveniently online.
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- Koh Phangan (Ko Phangan), nestled in the Gulf of Thailand on the eastern side of the mainland, falls under the administration of Surat Thani municipality, Thailand. Surrounding Koh Phangan are larger islands such as Koh Samui to the south and the smaller Koh Tao to the north. Travelers seeking to journey from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan have two main options, both of which involve a transit through Krabi, a prominent tourist destination in southern Thailand. Alternatively, travelers can opt for a flight via Koh Samui, as direct flights to Koh Phangan are unavailable. From Koh Phangan, you can also venture to Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani Province for further exploration.
| Transfer Mode – Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Ferry + Bus/Van via Krabi | 7.5-15 hours | $35-57/pp |
| Ferry + Plane via Krabi + Koh Samui | 8-11 hours | $120-200/pp |
| Ferry + Taxi/Car via Krabi + Surat Thani | 7-11 hours | $245-320 |
How do I get from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan?
1. FERRY + BUS from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan
The most used and cheapest way to transfer from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan is by ferry / boat + bus / minivan via Krabi and Don Sak Pier (or the city of Surat Thani). This transportation option has up to 3 steps in total, the first is a boat / ferry trip from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, then a bus / minivan travel from Krabi to Don Sak Pier (or Surat Thani), and then a boat / ferry trip to Koh Phangan from Don Sak / Surat Thani.
Companies such as Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Future Travel and Service, Lomlahkirrin, Lanta Super Concord, Ramon Transport, RTC Transport, Sapthaweephol, Krabi Sea Pearl, Songserm, Koh Tao Booking Center or Van2Travel offer this combined option of transport to Koh Phangan. These companies will offer you one ticket for the entire route, so it is not necessary to search for each ticket for each route.
Transportation by boat + minivan / bus from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan takes about 7.5-15 hours, so there can be big differences in travel time. However, the indicated driving time may vary and there may be delays during the journey. Boats leave for Koh Phi Phi from Ton Sai Pier and Koh Phangan then arrive at Thong Sala Koh Phangan.
The second boat / ferry transfer is then operated from Don Sak Pier or from the ports from the city of Surat Thani. Buses and minivans or minibuses may have different departure points in Krabi, you will see all this information when searching and booking join tickets to Koh Phangan online.
Transfer by boat + minivan / bus from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan costs in the range of $35-57/pp, prices may vary throughout the year and the schedule also changes throughout the year. One ticket for this combination transfer to Koh Phangan from Phi Phi can be easily searched and purchased online in advance.
2. FERRY + FLIGHT from Phi Phi to Koh Phangan
You cannot get to Koh Phangan by air, because there is no airport on this isolated island. However, the nearest airport is on the island of Koh Samui, so you can use a combined transfer in the form of a ferry / speedboat and a direct flight via this island. Direct flights are operated from Krabi to Koh Samui, but the disadvantages of this option are higher prices and a more limited flight schedule.
So this transportation option has a total of 4 steps, first it is a boat trip from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, then a short transfer to the airport, then an air transfer to Koh Samui Airport and the last step is a boat trip from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. However, this option may not be so advantageous due to several transfers.
The total transfer time by ship and air via Krabi and Koh Samui takes about 8-11 hours, but this time can vary and sometimes it can take longer. So it is not the best transport option between these places, but it can be convenient for those who want to visit the popular Koh Samui as well.
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In terms of time, it may not be the fastest option, even if you use an air connection. Boat and air transfer from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan via Krabi and Koh Samui costs between $120-200/pp, prices may vary by company and air connections are also the most expensive option.
Air connections from Krabi to Koh Samui will be offered by the airline Bangkok Air, other companies do not operate flights here. If you want to use this transport option, you need to find and buy tickets for each route separately, such as for the boats, the bus to the airport and the flight to Koh Samui. You can find and buy these tickets and air tickets online.
3. FERRY + TAXI from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan
If you were looking for a private transfer on the route from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan, you can use private cars with drivers from Krabi to Surat Thani, or for transfers between hotels or piers. So you are offered another option of transportation from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan and that is a transfer with a boat / ferry and a private car/taxi with a driver via Krabi and Surat Thani (or Don Sak Pier).
Some private taxi companies that provide you with a combined private transfer by car and boat from Krabi to Koh Phangan are, for example, Van2Travel, Glassflower or Bangkok Taxi24. This transportation option to Koh Phangan has a total of 3 steps, first a boat trip from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, then a private car/taxi trip to Surat Thani or Don Sak Pier and the last step is a boat trip to Koh Phangan.
This option of transportation by boat and private car via Krabi and Surat Thani to Koh Phangan takes about 7-11 hours, but the travel time may vary and depends on waiting for transfers. A private car/taxi transfer combined with a boat transfer is the most expensive transportation option from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan.
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It is therefore a suitable option mainly for those who have a larger budget for their travel and prefer comfort at the expense of price. Transportation by boat and private car/taxi from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan costs a total of $245-320, prices vary mainly depending on the type of car you will use for the transfer from Krabi.
The offer of taxi companies mainly consists of smaller classic cars or even minivans suitable for group travel. The most expensive are usually larger minivans for transporting more people. Some companies will also provide you with a subsequent transfer to the hotel on Koh Phangan or a transfer directly from the location in Krabi.
These terms may vary from company to company, so please read everything carefully and follow the company’s instructions. Again, you can easily find and book your private car and boat tickets online ahead of time.
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❓ FAQ + Info – Travel from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan:
1. How to book tickets / flights from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan?
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- Book join tickets or flights from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan on12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
2. What is the travel time from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan?
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- Travel by ferry + bus from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan (via Krabi + Surat Thani) takes about 7.5-15 hours.
- Travel by ferry + plane from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan (via Koh Samui) takes about 8-11 hours.
- Travel by ferry + taxi / car from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan (via Krabi + Surat Thani) takes about 7-11 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan?
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- Travel distance from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan (by ferry+bus via Krabi, Surat Thani) is about 320 km by ferry+bus.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan?
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- Transfer by ferry + bus from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan (via Krabi + Surat Thani) costs about $35-57/pp.
- Transfer by ferry + plane from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan (via Koh Samui) costs about $120-200/pp.
- Transfer by ferry + taxi from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan (via Krabi + Surat Thani) costs about $245-320.
5. Is there a train from Krabi to Surat Thani?
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- No, you can not travel by train from Krabi and Surat Thani, because there is no railway between these cities. The only way how to travel from Krabi to Surat Thani is to travel by van/bus or private taxi.
6. What is the best way of transport from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan?
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- The best and fastest option how to travel to Koh Phangan from Koh Phi Phi is to travel by combination of ferry+plane via Koh Samui. 1.step – Ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi, 2.step – Flight from Krabi to Koh Samui, 3.step – Ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. Travel time is about 4-6 hours by this way of transport.
7. What is the cheapest option of transport from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan?
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- The most cheapest way how you can reach Koh Phangan from Koh Phi Phi is to travel by ferry + tourist bus via Krabi and Surat Thani. The most cheapest option by this way of transfer should cost about $25/pp.
8. Is it possible to travel by plane from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan?
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- No, you can not travel by plane to Koh Phangan from Koh Phi Phi because there are no airports on these islands. The closest airport is in Krabi and in Koh Samui and there are direct flights.
9. Where to book hotel or resort in Koh Phangan?
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- Koh Phangan has numerous various cheap and luxury hotels, guesthouses or beach resorts. Search and book your accommodation in Koh Phangan with a discount up to 60% > Book hotel/guesthouse in Koh Phangan ➜.
10. How to get from Koh Phangan to Bangkok?
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- You can travel to Bangkok via Surat Thani town or you can take a ferry to Koh Samui and from Koh Samui you can travel by plane to Bangkok. There are trains or buses from Surat Thani to Bangkok.
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🚢 Ferry + Bus Schedule / Timetable – Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan + Tickets:
| Bus + Ferry Schedule – Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan: | Departure in Koh Phi Phi | Arrival in Koh Phangan |
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| Future Travel and Service | 10:30 | 20:00 |
| Phantip 1970 | 10:30 | 20:00 |
| Lomlahkirrin | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Lanta Super Concord | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Lanta Super Concord | 11:00 | 20:00 |
| Ramon Transport | 08:45 | 16:45 |
| RTC Transport | 08:45 | 16:45 |
| Raja Ferry | 09:00 | 20:30 |
| Sapthaweephol | 09:00 | 16:30 |
| Sapthaweephol | 13:30 | 05:00 |
| Krabi Sea Pearl | 09:00 | 19:00 |
| Songserm | 10:30 | 20:00 |
| Koh Tao Booking Center | 13:30 | 05:30 |
| Van2Travel | 15:30 | 05:30 |
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