How to travel from Ko Chang to Ko Phangan, Thailand

The distance between Ko Chang and Ko Phangan is around 766km (476 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Ko Chang to Ko Phangan by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Flight time2h 10m
  • Typical cost
    THB 6,245($170)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry, Bus and Train

Take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take a ferry to Koh Phangan.

  • Duration17h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,395($66)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Khaosan Road and then to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier.

  • Duration22h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,180($60)
Operated by

Thai Sriram Tour

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Chang and Ko Phangan

There are several options for getting from Ko Chang to Ko Phangan by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 2,180 ($60) and will take around 22h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 6,245 ($170).

The distance between Ko Chang and Ko Phangan is around 766km (476 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 361km (224 miles)

It takes around 17h 25m to get from Ko Chang and Ko Phangan by ferry, bus and train.

The quickest way to get from Ko Chang to Ko Phangan is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx THB 6,245 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Chang and Ko Phangan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 2,180 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ko Chang and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 4hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Chang and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 4hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Chang and Ko Phangan. The ferry typically takes around 22h 10m and departs once daily.

Thai Sriram Tour, Boonsiri Ferry, Bang Bao Boat, Khokaew Phitsadan, Yellow Bus, Seatran Discovery, Songserm and Lomprayah run the ferry services between Ko Chang and Ko Phangan. Ferries run once daily and take around 22h 10m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Chang to Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Ko Phangan is Koh Samui Airport (USM) (USM) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Ko Phangan. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ko Chang to Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take a ferry to Koh Phangan. instead which will take 17h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Chang to Ko Phangan is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 17h 25m and will usually cost around THB 2,395 ($66).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Chang and Ko Phangan

Transport options from Ko Chang to Ko Phangan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar
4hrs
THB 6,245($170)
twice daily766km (476 miles)
Ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier, plane7h 25m
THB 6,100($170)
once daily933km (580 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Train
17h 25m
THB 2,395($66)
once daily1,123km (698 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
22h 10m
THB 2,180($60)
once daily813km (505 miles)
Ferry via Ko Kood1 day 2h
THB 5,265($145)
once daily977km (607 miles)
Ferry and Bus19h 30m
THB 2,540($70)
once daily851km (529 miles)

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Airports near Ko Phangan

The following major airports near Ko Phangan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

USM
Koh Samui Airport (USM)
Domestic Airport
Distance
21km (13 miles) from Ko Phangan
URT
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
118km (73 miles) from Ko Phangan
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
262km (163 miles) from Ko Phangan