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.
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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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.
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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.
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Take a ferry to Khaosan Road and then to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 4hrs | THB 6,245($170) | twice daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier, plane | 7h 25m | THB 6,100($170) | once daily | 933km (580 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 17h 25m | THB 2,395($66) | once daily | 1,123km (698 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 22h 10m | THB 2,180($60) | once daily | 813km (505 miles) |
Ferry via Ko Kood | 1 day 2h | THB 5,265($145) | once daily | 977km (607 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 19h 30m | THB 2,540($70) | once daily | 851km (529 miles) |
Lomprayah
Paradive Travel
Fame Tour
Thai Sriram Tour
Boonsiri Ferry
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
Monsiri Travel
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai Vietjet Air
State Railway of Thailand
The following major airports near Ko Phangan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.