Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan
Cheapest Transport
$13
Fastest Transport
2h 45m
Earliest Departure
12:00 AM
Latest Departure
11:00 PM
Departures per day
125
Distance
138 kilometers
Transport Companies
12Go Transport, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, BangkokTaxi24, Fame Tour, Kim Transfers Thailand, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Seatran Discovery, Seatran Ferry, Van2Travel
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan Destination Reviews
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Maid S
Everything was fine, we had a bus for around one hour, waiting for ferry was not that long, 40-45 minutes and ferry itself was directed with duration of 3 hours approximately!
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phangan Tour 2000, Aug 26, 2024
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C
Of course it was my fault in the first place but you should have seen at check-in that it was the wrong ferry. I ended up in koh tao instead of koh phangan where I had to pay another 800 batt for the crossing.
The air conditioning was also far too cold.
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Ferry Sleeper Night Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), Jun 15, 2024
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Maxemanuel
The bus was very old but okish. Ferry was nice with a little supermarket. Due to low season there where not to many people so it was quite comfortable.
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Ferry Ferry, Seatran Ferry (บริษัท ซีทราน เฟอร์รี่ จำกัด), May 28, 2024
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Corin A
It took 5hours and 15minutes and was meant to be 4 hours all in. Slowest boat ever. Literally got overtaken by two seatrans en route.
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phangan Tour 2000, Apr 12, 2024
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Tim S
Depending on your expectations. If you want to have a sleeping place enter the boat at least 3 hours before departure and stay there otherwise is not guaranteed that it’s still available. Boat was totally full lots of locals using it for transport accordingly is the comfort. At the end it’s a unforgettable experience didn’t sleep that much because of the heat and cuddling with locals :D
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Ferry Sleeper Night Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), Apr 1, 2024
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Genevieve
On time. It’s not a vip experience, more a traveller experience, seatbelts don’t work, but no problems, it has aircon. Friendly people.
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Bus Bus + Ferry, Phangan Tour 2000, Dec 20, 2023
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Karsten M
An overnight trip in calm seas. We slept very well in the large dormitory and woke up to a wonderful dawn. A cruise couldn't be more beautiful
This review was autotranslated
Eine Nachtfahrt bei ruhiger See. Wir haben im grossen Schlafsaal sehr gut geschlafen, und erwachten mit einer traumhaften Morgenröte. Schöner kann eine Fährtfahrt nicht sein
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Ferry Sleeper Night Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), Dec 10, 2023
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Joyce R
It’s a great experience but definitely not the most comfortable :)
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Ferry Sleeper Night Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), Sep 1, 2023
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Marc P
Pick up would be anywhere between 30 minutes early and 30 minutes late. Was 30 minutes late. Then we stopped at Phantip office for another 15 minutes, where we got our ferry tickets. Smooth drive to the pier. Turned out to be Raja Ferry Pier. (We had chosen Phantip instead of Raja, because of their bad reputation…)
Raja Ferry was… Let’s say we survived it. Thanks to the small number of passengers we had enough space. Not sure about the level of comfort with a full boat.
All very old, rusty, damaged chairs, no escape ladder where the escape ladder was indicated. No service or personnel (except a vending machine and probably a captain somewhere).
Upon arrival in Koh Pha Ngan no real alternatives to the pickup truck taxi’s, that willl carry up to 8 visitors with suitcases, like caged animals, and still charge ridiculous prices (which you agree to and they then try to increase).
Anyway… we got there and the hotel is great!
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Bus Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jul 29, 2023
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Ana L
Everything was perfect! The office staff was very friendly and helpful.
This review was autotranslated
Todo perfecto! El personal de las oficinas muy amable y servicial.
Surat Thani to Koh Phangan, Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Jul 3, 2023
Travelling between Surat Thani and Koh Phangan is possible by Bus, ferry, van and taxi. Ferry+van guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+ferry+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 232.61 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 12.42.
How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan?
It can take you anywhere between 3 and 15 hours to travel between Surat Thani and Koh Phangan depending on the means of transport you choose.
Ferry+van is the fastest way to travel between Surat Thani and Koh Phangan. Ferry+van will bring you to your destination in 2h 45m. Bus+ferry+van does a much slower job and take about 14h 40m to reach Koh Phangan.
How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan?
Travelling between Surat Thani and Koh Phangan can be as cheap as USD 12.42 if you opt for a Phangan Tour 2000 bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 232.61 if you buy a BangkokTaxi24 taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Surat Thani and Koh Phangan ?
67 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 16:00 Surat Thani Airport
38 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 05:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 19:00 Surat Thani Airport
8 by taxi+Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 00:00 Surat Thani train station until 11:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
4 by Bus+Van from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 06:30 Suratthani Town Seatran office until 16:00 Suratthani Town Seatran office
3 from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 12:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah until 23:00 Surat Thani Night Boat Pier
2 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 15:20 Ratchaprapha Dam Van Station until 18:00 Ratchaprapha Dam Van Station
3 from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan starting from 00:00 Surat Thani Airport until 00:00 Surat Thani Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Surat Thani and Koh Phangan
BangkokTaxi24, Van2Travel
Ferry
Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.
Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Companies operating ferry routes between Surat Thani and Koh Phangan
Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin (ลมพระยา)
Van
Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Surat Thani and Koh Phangan, too.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Companies operating vans between Surat Thani and Koh Phangan
Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่)
What is the most popular transport to get from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route