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.
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.
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Take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP).
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Take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya.
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Take a ferry to Koh Samui and then to Pattaya.
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Take a ferry to Don Sak Pier then drive to Pattaya.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry and Plane + 5 similar | 2h 50m | THB 7,335($200) | twice daily | 428km (266 miles) |
Ferry, Plane and Bus | 3h 55m | THB 4,105($115) | twice daily | 614km (381 miles) |
Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus | 6h 45m | THB 3,015($83) | once daily | 775km (482 miles) |
Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus | 7h 30m | THB 3,670($100) | once daily | 839km (522 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 7h 50m | THB 1,960($54) | 4 times a day | 858km (533 miles) |
Ferry to Chumphon, plane and bus | 8h 50m | THB 4,795($130) | once daily | 825km (512 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 9h 30m | THB 3,415($95) | once daily | 608km (378 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 16h 45m | THB 1,415($39) | every 20 mins | 641km (398 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 17h 60m | THB 1,925($53) | twice daily | 606km (376 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 14hrs | THB 2,980($82) | 4 times a day | 894km (556 miles) |
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries
Royal Passenger Liner
Seatran Discovery
Lomprayah
Songserm
State Railway of Thailand
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Roong Reuang Coach
Airport Pattaya Bus
Phantip Travel
The following major airports near Pattaya City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.