The distance between Koh Samui and Ko Phangan is around 23km (14 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 30min.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Koh Samui to Ko Phangan by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Phangan → Koh Samui if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier.
Seatran Discovery
+ 2 othersTake a ferry to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier.
Raja Ferry
There are several options for getting from Koh Samui to Ko Phangan by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 655 ($18) and will take around 1h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 30min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 945 ($26).
The distance between Koh Samui and Ko Phangan is around 23km (14 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 26km (16 miles)
It takes around 30min to get from Koh Samui and Ko Phangan by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Koh Samui to Ko Phangan is to take a ferry which takes around 30min and will set you back approx THB 945 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Koh Samui and Ko Phangan is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 655 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Koh Samui and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier. instead which will take 30min.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koh Samui and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier. instead which will take 30min.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Koh Samui and Ko Phangan. The ferry typically takes around 30min and departs twice daily.
Seatran Discovery, Songserm, Lomprayah and Raja Ferry run the ferry services between Koh Samui and Ko Phangan. Ferries run twice daily and take around 30min on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koh Samui to Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier. instead which will take 30min.
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.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Koh Samui to Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier. instead which will take 30min.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koh Samui to Ko Phangan is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 30min and will usually cost around THB 945 ($26).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry | 30min | THB 945($26) | twice daily | 23km (14 miles) |
Ferry to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier | 1h 40m | THB 655($18) | every 20 mins | 37km (23 miles) |
Seatran Discovery
Songserm
Lomprayah
Raja Ferry
The following major airports near Ko Phangan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.