The islands Koh Phangan and Koh Samui are close together and are two of the most popular islands in Thailand. Koh Samui attracts a mix of travellers, from backpackers to families, and has something for everyone. Koh Phangan, on the other hand, is best known for its famous Full Moon Parties. This makes the combination of these two islands ideal for many travellers! Do you want to travel from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan? Read our tips below and start travelling prepared.
Travelling from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan by boat
Koh Samui and Koh Phangan are among the most visited islands in Thailand. The islands are not far from each other, making it quick to travel from one to the other. The boat is the only option to cover the distance, which is why several boats depart daily from Bangrak Pier (Koh Samui) to Thong Sala (Koh Phangan). You can choose from several companies, each with their own fares and journey times.
During the popular Full Moon Party periods, the boats are quickly fully booked. We therefore recommend you book your ticket in advance during this period on websites such as 12GoAsia.
Departure times from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
As mentioned above, several boats go to Koh Phangan every day, at different times. So you have plenty of choice! To give you an idea of your options, we have listed the times and prices at Lomprayah below. This is the organisation we have always travelled with and have always had positive experiences so far.
| Type of boat | Departure | Arrival | Travel time | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catamaran | 08:00 | 08:30 | 30 min | 350 bath |
| Ferry | 11:00 | 11:30 | 30 min | 250 bath *Boat with many passengers |
| Catamaran | 12:30 | 13:00 | 30 min | 350 bath |
| Speed boat | 14:30 | 15:00 | 30 min | 350 bath |
| Speed boat | 17:00 | 17:30 | 30 min | 350 bath |
Where do I buy my boat tickets from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
Tickets can be bought directly at the pier or conveniently online. Not on a tight schedule? Then buying a ticket at the pier is the easiest and cheapest option. Do you want to book everything in advance? Then we recommend you book them online at 12Go.Asia. You then have a choice of all the organisations including Lomprayah and you pay only a few cents' administration fee.
Tip: Arrange a transfer to or from the port through your accommodation.
Our favourite travel games when we have to wait!
Yes... unfortunately, in Asia it can happen that a boat suddenly leaves half an hour later. So this is the reason we always bring some easy and fun games with us!
As you've probably already realised, we love card games. It's by far the easiest to carry around & therefore perfect while travelling. Because let's face it, unfolding a whole board is not ideal & searching for dice between seats is not very conducive to the atmosphere either. Pick your favourite and you're sure to have a fun trip! For more inspiration check out our blog 14x Great travel games for 2 people or 20x mini games | Perfect travel gifts.
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