The distance between Ko Phangan and Koh Samui is around 23km (14 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 1hr.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Ko Phangan to Koh Samui by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Koh Samui → Ko Phangan if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Koh Samui.
Seatran Discovery
+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Ko Samui Lipa Noi Pier.
Raja Ferry
There are several options for getting from Ko Phangan to Koh Samui by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 365 ($10) and will take around 1hr.
The distance between Ko Phangan and Koh Samui is around 23km (14 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 26km (16 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Ko Phangan and Koh Samui by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ko Phangan to Koh Samui is to take a ferry which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx THB 365 ($10).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Phangan and Koh Samui is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 365 ($10) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ko Phangan and Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Samui. instead which will take 1hr.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Phangan and Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Samui. instead which will take 1hr.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Phangan and Koh Samui. The ferry typically takes around 1hr and departs every 20 mins.
Seatran Discovery, Lomprayah, Songserm and Raja Ferry run the ferry services between Ko Phangan and Koh Samui. Ferries run every 20 mins and take around 1hr on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Phangan to Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Samui. instead which will take 1hr.
The closest major airport to Koh Samui is Koh Samui Airport (USM) (USM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Koh Samui. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) 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 Phangan to Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Samui. instead which will take 1hr.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Phangan to Koh Samui is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around THB 365 ($10).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry | 1hr | THB 365($10) | every 20 mins | 23km (14 miles) |
Ferry to Ko Samui Lipa Noi Pier | 1h 40m | THB 655($18) | every 20 mins | 37km (23 miles) |
Seatran Discovery
Lomprayah
Songserm
Raja Ferry
The following major airports near Koh Samui offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.