How to get from Samui to Phangan

The strait between the southern tip of Pangan Island and the northern island of Samui is only eight kilometers wide, but the landscapes are very different. For this reason, tourists vacationing in Thailand tend to visit both islands to get as many impressions as possible in just one trip. Information on how to get from Samui to Pangangan is in high demand among those who choose resorts on the southwestern coast of the Gulf of Thailand. In this article you’ll learn about the main ways to cross the strait between the islands, the transport schedule and the cost of tickets.

In this article you’ll learn about the main ways to cross the strait between the islands.

Pangan hosts a Full Moon Party once a month. The most convenient way to attend the Full Moon Party from Koh Samui is to book a transfer from your hotel and back. A car will pick you up at a convenient time for you, and after a raucous night, you will be comfortably brought back to your hotel. Full Moon Party Disco is waiting for you!

The first thing you should know is where the Samui to Phangan ferries depart from. On Koh Samui, the Maenam Pier and Bangrak Pier are located right on the strait separating these islands. As well as the main sea gate, Nathon Pier, located on the west coast.

Haad Rin Pier

There are two marinas on the island of Phangan. One is Thong Sala, on the southwest shore, near the main village of the same name as the island. The other is Haad Rin, located off the western shore of the cape, from which Samui is only 8 km away. The latter is interesting because the famous night Full Moon Parties are held near it!

Carriers-price-and-travel-time

The piers we’ve told you about have steams moored by several carrier companies. Samui to Phangan ferry timetables, as well as ticket prices, are summarized in the table below for your convenience. For a more accurate flight schedule, visit 12go.asia. This service cooperates with a large number of Thai carriers, including the ones listed below. To find and book a Samui – Pangan ferry ticket, enter your desired travel date in the search form and click on “Find”.

Direct ferries and boats

There is stiff competition among small carriers, fueled by the top three below. So if you can’t get on the mainline Samui to Phangan ferry, feel free to go to them. It will be a little more expensive, but you will get there much faster.

Lomprayah. Lomprayah boats run from Maenam Pier on Koh Samui to Thong Sala on Pangana. The trip by this carrier takes 20-25 minutes. If you buy a ticket in both directions, you will get a discount – the entire trip will cost 500 baht. Ticket only “there” costs 350-450 baht.

Seatran Discovery. No less fast and comfortable boats of the company Seatran Discovery. They depart from Bangrak Pier and arrive at Thong Sala Pier, near the administrative center of Phangan Island. One way ticket costs the same, about 400 baht.
Haad Rin Queen. The Haad Rin pier, where the Full Moon Party is held, is served by Haad Rin Queen boats. It has the cheapest tickets, no more than 250-300 baht one way. However, the voyage will last about an hour. But if you do not suffer from seasickness, then this is the most preferable option that will give you the most amount of travel experience.

Trunk carriers

Taking a ferry from Samui to Phangan is possible by using the services of mainline sea carriers. The fact is that from mainland Thailand to the city of Surat Thani there are regular sea passenger services. The ships of these shipping companies also dock on the islands. The disadvantage of this method is that compared to high-speed boats and small ferries “white Thai boats” are very slow, and the comfort on them is very relative. The cost of the ticket Samui – Pangan ranges from 300 to 400 baht.