1. Bus + Ferry to Koh Phangan
2. Flight + Ferry to Koh Phangan
3. Taxi + Ferry to Koh Phangan
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From Phuket to Koh Phangan you can get by bus / flight / car + ferry.
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- The travel distance from Phuket to Koh Phangan in Thailand spans approximately 350 km by land and sea. Travelers have several options for reaching Koh Phangan from Phuket, including bus + ferry, private taxi + ferry, or plane + ferry. Traveling by tourist bus and ferry/boat typically takes about 7.5-11 hours via Surat Thani, with tickets priced at approximately $23 to $50 per person. Ferries and boats arrive at Thong Sala Koh Phangan pier. The quickest mode of transportation to Koh Phangan from Phuket is by taking a direct flight to Koh Samui and then a ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. Various ferries and boats operate between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.
- A direct flight from Phuket to Koh Samui costs about $90 to $150 per person, and a ferry ticket to Koh Phangan is approximately $5 to $13 per person. As Koh Phangan does not have its own airport, travelers must fly to Koh Samui, which is the closest airport. From both Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, travelers can also take a ferry/boat to Koh Tao. Thus, traveling by plane+ferry via Koh Samui is the fastest way to reach Koh Phangan.
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- Koh Phangan is a renowned tourist destination in southern Thailand, situated in the Gulf of Thailand. Located approximately 15 kilometers north of Koh Samui, another popular tourist spot, Koh Phangan offers a variety of attractions such as boat trips, snorkeling, and light trekking through nature. Due to the absence of an airport, travelers must access Koh Phangan by land. The most common route from Phuket to Koh Phangan is via bus + ferry through Surat Thani, the primary transportation hub in southern Thailand.
- This option is also convenient for those planning to visit Koh Samui, as there are ferries and boats connecting Surat Thani to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao. While there is no direct railway link from Phuket to Surat Thani, Koh Samui does have an airport. Refer to the following instructions to learn how to reach Koh Phangan from Phuket. Furthermore, from Koh Phangan, travelers can also journey by ferry + bus/car to Krabi and explore Phang Nga Bay.
| Transfer Mode | Travel Time | Price Range |
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| Bus/Van + Ferry | 7.5-11 hours | $23-50/pp |
| Flight + Ferry via Koh Samui | 7-9 hours | $105-165/pp |
| Private Car/Taxi + Ferry | 9-12 hours | $220-340/car |
How do you get from Phuket to Koh Phangan?
1. BUS / VAN + FERRY from Phuket to Koh Phangan
The most used and cheapest option of land transport from Phuket to Koh Phangan is a minivan / bus and ferry via Don Sak Pier or the city of Surat Thani. This transport option therefore has 2 steps, first a trip by bus or minivan and then a boat transfer to Koh Samui. The companies will offer you a combined transfer, where you will have both of these transfer options already included in the ticket price.
Companies that offer transfer by minivan / bus and ferry from Phuket to Koh Phangan are, for example, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Seatran Discovery, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport or 12GO Transport. They mainly operate smaller minivans or classic buses, and the subsequent ferry transfer to Koh Samui can be from another company.
Buses and minivans depart from, for example, Phuket Bus Terminal 2, Kata Karon, Patong, Phuket Airport and other popular places, and you can arrive at Koh Phangan by boat or ferry, usually to Thong Sala Pier. You will see this information about departure points in Phuket and arrival points in Koh Phangan when searching for tickets, so read everything carefully.
You can also look at the map where these departure and arrival points are located when booking. Transfer by minivan / bus and ferry from Phuket to Koh Lanta takes about 7.5-11 hours, but this time may vary a little, there may also be delays. Tickets for minivans and ferries from Phuket to Koh Lanta cost between $23-50/pp, these prices vary by company and the type of bus / minibus or ferry / speedboat offered.
For this price you have a bus transfer and a ferry transfer to Koh Samui, all in one ticket. You can easily search and purchase the ticket for this transfer from Phuket to Koh Lanta online in advance. When booking, always read all transfer information and instructions and follow the terms and conditions of the transport company. This transport option is suitable for most solo and low-cost travelers heading to Koh Samui.
2. FLIGHT + FERRY from Phuket to Koh Phangan
Another and more convenient, but at the same time more expensive, land transport option from Phuket to Koh Phangan is by plane and boat/ferry via Koh Samui. Koh Phangan does not have an airport, but you can use a direct flight from Phuket to Koh Samui and from there you can travel by fast boat or ferry.
This transport option therefore has 2 steps and the total transfer time by plane and boat from Phuket to Koh Phangan via Koh Samui can be approx. 7-9 hours. However, this time may vary, depending on the wait for the ferry connection to Koh Samui. Direct flights from Phuket to Koh Samui are rather limited and the transfer time is about 1 hour, but you also have to take into account the transfer to the airport and the wait before departure.
Flights to Koh Samui are offered by Bangkok Air and direct flights range from $90-250/pp. Flights with a transfer may also appear in the menu, but such an option is not very important. Flights are operated from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui International Airport. The airport on Koh Samui is in the northeastern part of the island. You can search and book flights to Koh Samui online in advance.
The second step is then a boat or ferry transfer from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. On this route, you can use the services of companies such as Faiz Travel and Tour, Seatran Discovery, Songserm, Phantip 1970, Lomprayah and others. Some companies will also offer a private transfer to the port on Koh Samui.
The boat transfer from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan will take about 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the type of boat you choose. Prices for transportation to Koh Phangan also vary depending on the boat or private transfer to the port, while the trip from Koh Samui costs between $7-25/pp.
Again, you can find and buy these boat tickets to Koh Phangan easily online in advance. This option is ideal for those who have a bigger budget for their travel and want to visit the popular Koh Samui as well.
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3. TAXI / CAR + FERRY from Phuket to Koh Phangan
The most expensive, but at the same time relatively convenient transfer option from Phuket to Koh Phangan is a private car/taxi with a driver. This option has the advantage that you can choose your departure point on Phuket, the arrival point on Koh Phangan is usually the Thong Sala pier, or an individual private transfer to the hotel.
An advantage is also the fact that during a private transfer you will not make other stops as, for example, in the case of a bus transfer. However, the disadvantage of this option is the higher price for transport. Companies that offer a private transfer to Koh Phangan are, for example, Bangkok Taxi 24, Glassflower, or Van2Travel.
Transfer by private car/taxi with driver + ferry from Phuket to Koh Phangan takes about 9-12 hours. However, the indicated travel time may vary slightly, depending on your travel route. In this transport option and in the price of the combined ticket, a ferry transfer to Koh Phangan is also usually already included.
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Transfer by private car / taxi with a driver + ferry / speedboat from Phuket to Koh Phangan costs between $220-340/car, this is the price for the whole car and all passengers. You can then calculate the fare per individual traveler, so a comfortable modern minivan or minibus for more people may be a good choice.
Prices vary according to the type of car, smaller classic cars for 1-3 passengers are always a cheaper option than larger cars such as minivans or SUVs. You can easily search and book your private car / taxi with driver from Phuket to Koh Phangan online in advance. When booking a car, always read all information and instructions for the transfer and follow the conditions of the transport company.
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Phuket to Koh Phangan:
1. How to book and buy tickets from Phuket to Koh Phangan?
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- Book tickets or flights from Phuket to Koh Phangan on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can also search another route, e.g. Koh Phangan > Surat Thani, Surat Thani > Koh Samui…
2. What is the travel time from Phuket to Koh Phangan?
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- Travel by bus / van + ferry from Phuket to Koh Phangan takes about 7.5-11 hours.
- Travel by plane + ferry from Phuket to Koh Phangan (via Koh Samui) takes about 7-9 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car + ferry from Phuket to Koh Phangan takes about 9-12 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Phuket to Koh Phangan?
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- Travel distance from Phuket to Koh Phangan is about 350 km by land (bus+ferry/boat).
4. How much does it cost to travel from Phuket to Koh Phangan?
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- Travel by tourist bus + ferry from Phuket to Koh Phangan costs about $23-50./pp
- Travel by plane + ferry from Phuket to Koh Phangan (via Koh Samui) costs about $105-165/pp.
- Travel by private taxi/car + ferry from Phuket to Koh Phangan costs about $220-340/car.
5. What is the best way how to get from Phuket to Koh Phangan?
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- The best and also fastest option is to take a direct flight from Phuket to Koh Samui, it takes about 1 hour. From Koh Samui to Koh Phangan you can travel by ferry or speedboat to Koh Phangan, there are ferries every day. There is no direct flight, because there is no airport on Koh Phangan.
6. What is the cheapest option how to go from Phuket to Koh Phangan?
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- The cheapest way how to reach Koh Phangan from Phuket is to travel by bus+ferry via Surat Thani. You can buy and book join ticket to Koh Phangan (bus+ferry) online.
7. From Koh Samui to Koh Phangan by boat?
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- Yes, from Koh Samui you can travel by ferry / high speed ferry to Koh Phangan. Travel by ferry to Koh Phangan costs about $5-15/pp and it takes about 30 minutes or 2.5 hours (depends on the type of boat and company).
8. Is it possible to travel by train from Phuket to Koh Phangan?
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- No, you can not travel by train. There is no railway between Phuket and Surat Thani.
9. How to get from Phuket Airport to Koh Phangan?
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- You can travel directly from the airport by combination of tourist van+bus+ferry. You can book join tickets of Lomprayah company online, join ticket to Koh Phangan costs about $38/pp. Travel from Phuket Airport to Koh Phangan takes about 8 hours.
10. How to reach Bangkok from Koh Phangan?
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- You can travel to Bangkok by ferry + train, bus, car or flight via Surat Thani and Koh Samui. The fastest option is to travel by ferry + flight via Koh Samui. There are direct flights between Koh Samui and Bangkok.
11. Where you can travel from Koh Phangan?
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- From Koh Phangan you can travel by ferry or speedboat to Koh Tao or you can also visit Koh Samui.
12. Where to stay on Koh Phangan? How to book hotel/resort?
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- You can search and find various types of accommodation on Koh Phangan. There are various hotels, luxury beach resorts and also cheap hostels or guesthouses. The best deals with big discounts you will find here, search and book your hotel/resort online > Book your accommodation on Koh Phangan ➜.
13. Which are the most popular and nice islands in Thailand?
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- 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.
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🚍 Bus + Ferry Schedule / Timetable – Phuket to Koh Phangan:
Bus + Ferry Schedule - Phuket to Koh Phangan | Departs in Phuket | Arrival in Koh Koh Phangan |
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Lomprayah | 09:00 | 16:30 |
Phantip 1970 | 08:00 | 16:30 |
12GO Transport | 08:00 | 16:30 |
465 Surat Thani | 07:30 | 17:30 |
Call Me Taxi | 06:30 | 16:30 |
Raja Ferry | 07:30 | 16:30 |
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