How to travel from Ko Phangan to Trang, Thailand
The distance between Ko Phangan and Trang is around 243km (151 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ko Phangan to Trang by ferry, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Trang → Ko Phangan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry
Take a ferry to Trang Bus Terminal.
- Duration8hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 690($19)
Raja Ferry
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trang (TST).
- Duration7h 35m
- Flight time2h 30m
- Typical costTHB 5,410($150)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Phangan and Trang
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Phangan to Trang by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 690 ($19) and will take around 8hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 7h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 910 ($25).
The distance between Ko Phangan and Trang is around 243km (151 miles).
It takes around 7h 10m to get from Ko Phangan and Trang by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Phangan to Trang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 7h 10m and will set you back approx THB 910 ($25).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Phangan and Trang is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 690 ($19) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Phangan and Trang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Surat Thani Seatran then take the bus to Trang. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Phangan and Trang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Surat Thani Seatran then take the bus to Trang. instead which will take 7h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Phangan and Trang. The ferry typically takes around 8hrs and departs once daily.
Raja Ferry run the ferry services between Ko Phangan and Trang. Ferries run once daily and take around 8hrs 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 Trang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trang (TST). instead which will take 7h 35m.
The closest major airport to Trang is Trang Airport (TST) (TST) which is approximately 16km (10 miles) from Trang. Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) 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 Phangan to Trang. We recommend that you take a ferry to Surat Thani Seatran then take the bus to Trang. instead which will take 7h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Phangan to Trang is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 7h 10m and will usually cost around THB 910 ($25).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Phangan and Trang
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry + 2 similar | 8hrs | THB 690($19) | once daily | 243km (151 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 7h 10m | THB 910($25) | twice daily | 309km (192 miles) |
| Ferry to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, Bus | 8h 15m | THB 910($25) | twice daily | 277km (172 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 7h 35m | THB 5,410($150) | every 20 mins | 1,402km (871 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Phangan and Trang
Airlines
Nok Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Lion Mentari
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Ferry operators
Seatran Discovery
Raja Ferry
Lomprayah
Lomprayah
Bus companies
Local bus
Local minivan
Airports near Trang
The following major airports near Trang offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 16km (10 miles) from Trang
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
- Distance
- 122km (76 miles) from Trang
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 144km (89 miles) from Trang