Ferry → KOH TAO to KOH PHANGAN ☀️

From Koh Tao to Koh Phangan in Surat Thani you can get by ferry/boat.

- Travel distance from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan in the Gulf of Thailand is about 50 km by ferry or speedboat. There is only one way how to reach Koh Phangan from Koh Tao – you can travel by ferry or speedboat from Mae Haad Pier and these boats arrive to Thong Sala Pier. There is no other way how you can travel between these islands and there are no flights, these islands have no airports. Transport by ferry or speedboat from Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) takes about 1-1.5 hour and boat tickets cost about $13-20/pp.
- You can use these private boat companies for the transfer to Koh Phangan: Lomprayah, Marine Passion, Seatran Discovery, Songserm. It is recommended to come to the pier about 30 minutes before departure of the boat or ferry and you can easily book your ferry tickets online in advance – it is important in the tourist season. From Koh Phangan you can go by ferry or boat to Koh Samui or you can go to Surat Thani (+ Khao Sok Park). Koh Samui belongs to the most popular island in the Gulf of Thailand, it is close to Surat Thani town and there is also an airport.

- Koh Phangan (or Ko Phangan in Surat Thani Province, Thailand) is an island in the Gulf of Thailand. It is part of the Samui archipelago. The capital is Thong Sala. More than half of the island is covered by Ko Pha Ngan National Park. The island is also considered a spiritual place with numerous Buddhist temples and a thriving spa. Koh Phangan is located 15 km north of Koh Samui. It covers an area of 168 m² and 70% of this island is covered with dense tropical vegetation. It is immersed in tropical rainforest and coconut plantations. You can discover several waterfalls here.
- The most beautiful of these is Phaeng Waterfall. However, the path to it is quite difficult. One of the most beautiful beaches is Hat Salad on the northwestern tip of the island. All beaches are beautiful white with fine sand. Ko Phangan Island has become famous mainly due to the largest beach party in the world, the „Full Moon Party“. It takes place regularly at full moon in the south of the island, on Hat Rin Beach. Read the instructions how you can reach Koh Phangan from Koh Tao below in this article, book your tickets and enjoy your trip in this beach paradise. Before you arrive to Koh Phangan, you should also read carefully this article: Weather in Koh Phangan.

Ferry Transfer – Koh Tao to Koh Phangan:	Details
Travel Time	1-1.5 hours
Mode of Transportation	High Speed Ferry, Speedboat, Catamaran
Departure Point (Koh Tao)	Mae Haad Pier
Arrival Point (Koh Phangan)	Thong Sala Pier
Ferry Companies	Lomprayah, Marine Passion, Seatran Discovery, Lomlahkkhirin, Songserm
Cost per Person (Approximate)	$13-20/pp
Speedboat Type	Modern and fast seat speedboats

Ferry Schedule - Koh Tao to Koh Phangan	Departs in Koh Tao	Arrival in Koh Phangan
Lomprayah	15:30	16:30
Lomprayah	15:00	16:10
Songserm	09:30	11:15
Lomlahkkhirin	07:00	07:50
Lomlahkkhirin	17:00	18:40

- Book and buy ferry tickets from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also choose another travel route, e.g. Koh Tao to Koh Samui, Koh Samui to Koh Phangan…

- Transfer by ferry or speedboat from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan takes about 1-1.5 hour.
- The fastest speedboat is operated by Marine Passion private company.

- Travel distance from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan by speedboat or ferry is about 50 km.

- Transport by speedboat or ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan costs about $13-20/pp, prices may vary according to the season in Thailand.

- Usually you can take a backpack weighing up to 20 kg, check this information before you book ferry tickets online.

- Ferries and speedboats to Koh Phangan from Koh Tao depart from the Mae Haad Pier.

- You can use these private companies to Koh Phangan: Lomprayah, Marine Passion, Seatran Discovery, Songserm.

- Yes, ferry e-ticket to Koh Phangan is acceptable in your smartphone, but it is better to print this ticket / voucher.

- No, there are no airports in these islands, the only option how to reach these places is to travel by speedboat or ferry. There are ferries and boats between Koh Tao – Koh Phangan – Koh Samui – Surat Thani. The closest airport to Koh Tao is in Koh Samui. From Koh Samui you can take a direct flight to Bangkok, Krabi or Phuket.

- Koh Phangan offers various beach resorts or small cheap hotels, guesthouses or you can use modern luxury resorts. Read these articles, choose your resort or hotel and book it easily online.

- From Koh Phangan you can travel by boat or ferry to Koh Samui and from this island you can travel by another boat or ferry to Surat Thani. Teoretically you can take a ferry to Koh Samui and from this island you can take a direct flight to Krabi. Krabi is a popular beach province and a starting place for exploring Phang Nga Bay.

- There are a lot of various interesting, nice and also isolated or tourist islands in Thailand. Most of them are in the Gulf of Thailand or Phang Nga Bay. Read this article: The Best Islands in Thailand.

- Embark on a solo adventure in Thailand by researching destinations, ensuring personal safety, trying local experiences, connecting with fellow travelers, and savoring the diverse landscapes and attractions the country has to offer. Traveling on your own in Thailand is very popular by travelers. Read this article: Solo Travel in Thailand.