Phantip 1970

Phantip Travel is a licensed transportation operator from Surat Thani province, Thailand. The company was founded in the beginning of 1970s, hence the name.

The company provides transfer services all over the South of Thailand.

Phantip offers combination packages and joint tickets for hassle-free transportation between destinations which are not served by direct options. These include, e.g. Bangkok to Koh Phangan joint train or bus & ferry tickets or, say, Krabi to Bangkok bus & train combinations.

Phantip’s bus fleet is one of the largest in the country. It consists of over 800 vehicles and is constantly expanding.

The company’s main headquarters is located in Surat Thani and they also have Koh Samui and Phuket branches.

Phantip Travel services a wide range of destinations in the Thai South. They include both destinations on the mainland – Hat Yai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Krabi, Railay Beach, Surat Thani, Khao Sok, and islands – Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, Phuket, Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi and more.

Some of Phantip 1970’s most popular routes are listed below.

Phantip buses are arguably the most convenient way to get to Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani province if you are travelling on your own without a package tour.

The duration of the trip is about 2 hours 30 minutes and there are hourly departures between 7 am and 4 pm in each direction with an option to choose Surat Thani Town, Surat Thani Train Station or Surat Thani Airport as your destination or starting point.

Phantip 1970 offers bus & ferry transfers to the islands of the Gulf:

• Koh Samui
• Koh Phangan

In case of a combination ticket the connection is managed by the company but you still have to make sure you get all tickets or receipts for all connecting trips when booking packaged solutions with advanced payment. If you fail to produce a ferry ticket for your connecting ride, you may be refused transportation.
In Surat Thani, there are several pick up points, and that comes very handy no matter whether you arrive from Bangkok to Surat Thani by plane, by train, by bus or have spent the night in the city.

Note that Phantip joint ticket prices for ferry transfers from Surat Thani to Koh Samui and Koh Phangan vary depending on your pick up point – there is about THB150-180 difference between Surat Thani Town and Surat Thani Airport pick up.

Similarly, travelling to Koh Phangan is normally THB100 more expensive than to Koh Samui.

Phantip 1970 operate reasonably priced bus service between Surat Thani and

• Krabi
• Phuket

The ride takes 3 and 5 hours respectively.

There are also transfers between Phuket and

• Koh Samui
• Koh Phangan
• Koh Phi Phi

All of these are a solid budget choice.

The company also offers transfers between minor towns within Surat Thani province including Khanom, Baang Sawan and some others. These departures take off from Surat Thani Talad Kaset 2 (minivan terminal).

Phantip Travel tickets can be booked online or directly at the company’s offices.
Booking online is straightforward with instant confirmation.
Tickets to all destinations are very affordable.

1. Being among the first on the market, Phantip offers a great choice of routes, has a large fleet and puts a lot of effort to make your journey safe and comfortable.

2. That said, delays may happen and some travellers complain of reckless driving and driving at extremely high speed – this is a common issue with many operators in Thailand though currently the authorities are trying to apply a stricter control over the operators.

3. Phantip ferry reviews tend to be on the positive side. Ferries are kept in good condition and the staff insists on passengers wearing life vests. Yet as Phantip uses medium-sized ferries, when the sea is mossy, it is a good idea to have your medication at hand if you are prone to seasickness.

4. Do check your destination before the ride. As the company has several stops within the same location, e.g. Surat Thani Town, Surat Thani Train Station or Surat Thani Airport, do remind the ride attendant where you are heading. Similarly, when buying your ticket, make sure you are going to be picked up at the destination you want to be picked up.

5. To get most of your trip, stay realistic – Phantip 1970 services are definitely a fair deal for a fair price.