How to travel from Ko Phangan to Pattaya City, Thailand

The distance between Ko Phangan and Pattaya City is around 428km (266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 50m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Ko Phangan to Pattaya City by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Pattaya CityKo Phangan if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry and Plane

Take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP).

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    THB 7,335($200)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya.

  • Duration9h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,415($95)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Koh Samui and then to Pattaya.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,415($39)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

1 similiar route

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Ferry and Car

Take a ferry to Don Sak Pier then drive to Pattaya.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,980($82)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Phangan and Pattaya City

There are several options for getting from Ko Phangan to Pattaya City by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 1,415 ($39) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 7,335 ($200).

The distance between Ko Phangan and Pattaya City is around 428km (266 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 368km (229 miles)

It takes around 9h 30m to get from Ko Phangan and Pattaya City by ferry and train.

The quickest way to get from Ko Phangan to Pattaya City is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx THB 7,335 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Phangan and Pattaya City is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,415 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ko Phangan and Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Phangan and Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP). instead which will take 2h 50m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Phangan and Pattaya City. The ferry typically takes around 16h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Seatran Discovery, Lomprayah, Songserm and Yellow Bus run the ferry services between Ko Phangan and Pattaya City. Ferries run every 20 mins and take around 16h 45m 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 Phangan to Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya. instead which will take 3h 55m.

The closest major airport to Pattaya City is U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Pattaya City. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) 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 Phangan to Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya. instead which will take 9h 30m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Phangan to Pattaya City is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 9h 30m and will usually cost around THB 3,415 ($95).

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Transport options from Ko Phangan to Pattaya City
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry and Plane + 5 similar
2h 50m
THB 7,335($200)
twice daily428km (266 miles)
Ferry, Plane and Bus3h 55m
THB 4,105($115)
twice daily614km (381 miles)
Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus6h 45m
THB 3,015($83)
once daily775km (482 miles)
Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus7h 30m
THB 3,670($100)
once daily839km (522 miles)
Ferry, Bus and Plane7h 50m
THB 1,960($54)
4 times a day858km (533 miles)
Ferry to Chumphon, plane and bus8h 50m
THB 4,795($130)
once daily825km (512 miles)
Ferry and Train
9h 30m
THB 3,415($95)
once daily608km (378 miles)
Ferry + 1 similar
16h 45m
THB 1,415($39)
every 20 mins641km (398 miles)
Ferry and Bus17h 60m
THB 1,925($53)
twice daily606km (376 miles)
Ferry and Car
14hrs
THB 2,980($82)
4 times a day894km (556 miles)

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Airports near Pattaya City

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

UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Pattaya City
BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
85km (53 miles) from Pattaya City
DMK
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
International Airport
Distance
113km (70 miles) from Pattaya City