How to travel from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan, Thailand

The distance between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan by ferry, train, bus 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 to Koh Jum Beach, plane

Take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then Railay Beach and then to Ao Nang Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    THB 7,445($205)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take a ferry to Koh Phangan.

  • Duration7h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,450($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then Railay Beach and then to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 4,720($130)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

2 similiar routes

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan

There are several options for getting from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,890 ($52) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 7,445 ($205).

The distance between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)

It takes around 7h 60m to get from Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx THB 7,445 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then Railay Beach and then to Ao Nang Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 6hrs.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then Railay Beach and then to Ao Nang Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 6hrs.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan. The ferry typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.

Tigerline Ferry and Lomprayah run the ferry services between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan. Ferries run once daily and take around 8h 25m 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 Lipe to Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Pak Bara then take the bus to Hat Yai Airport then fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 6h 15m.

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 Lipe to Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take a ferry to Koh Phangan. instead which will take 7h 60m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around THB 3,450 ($95).

How do I get from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan

Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan

Transport options from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry to Koh Jum Beach, plane + 3 similar
6hrs
THB 7,445($205)
once daily499km (310 miles)
Ferry and Plane6h 35m
THB 7,445($205)
twice daily602km (374 miles)
Ferry to Hat Yao Pier, plane9h 5m
THB 9,080($250)
once daily1,551km (963 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane6h 15m
THB 5,050($140)
twice daily1,422km (883 miles)
Ferry and Train
7h 60m
THB 3,450($95)
once daily517km (321 miles)
Ferry + 2 similar
8h 25m
THB 4,720($130)
once daily476km (296 miles)
Ferry and Bus13h 40m
THB 2,215($61)
once daily1,037km (644 miles)
Ferry to Hat Yai Bus Station, bus14h 40m
THB 1,890($52)
twice daily954km (593 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