{"id":11001,"date":"2026-06-06T10:37:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T10:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/?st-import=359e62ed2dc47c8aa6b1ead916628699"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:55:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:55:00","slug":"koh-samui-to-koh-phangan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/koh-samui-to-koh-phangan\/","title":{"rendered":"Koh Samui to Koh Phangan: Ferry Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koh Samui to Koh Phangan is one of Thailand\\&#8217;s shortest and most-used ferry routes \u2014 25 km separating two very different islands. The catamaran takes just 30 minutes and runs multiple times daily. Whether you\\&#8217;re heading over for the Full Moon Party or a week of yoga and quiet beaches, this guide covers every departure, pier, and operator.<\/p>\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"TH\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Koh-Samui\/Koh-Phangan\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=koh-samui-koh-phangan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Koh Samui \u2192 Koh Phangan tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Ferries: Operators and Departure Points<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Three main operators cover the Koh Samui\u2013Koh Phangan route, departing from different piers on Samui\\&#8217;s north coast:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran:<\/strong> Departs from Nathon Pier and Bangrak\/Maenam piers. Journey time 30 minutes. Fastest and most comfortable. Fares from ~450\u2013600 THB (~$13\u201317 USD). Departs multiple times daily.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seatran Discovery:<\/strong> Departs from Bangrak Pier (Big Buddha area). Journey time ~30 minutes. Reliable, frequent, fares from ~250\u2013350 THB (~$7\u201310 USD).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Raja Ferry:<\/strong> Slower car ferry option \u2014 takes vehicles and motorbikes. Useful if bringing a bike across. Journey time ~1 hour. Fares from ~150 THB (~$4 USD) foot passenger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Which Pier to Use?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bangrak Pier:<\/strong> 7km from Chaweng Beach (~15\u201320 min taxi). Serves Seatran and Lomprayah. Best for travelers staying in Chaweng or Bophut.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Nathon Pier:<\/strong> West coast, 15km from Chaweng (~30\u201340 min taxi). Serves Lomprayah. Best for travelers staying near Nathon or arriving by ferry from the mainland.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Koh-Samui\/Koh-Phangan\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=koh-samui-koh-phangan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Koh Samui \u2192 Koh Phangan tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Arrival on Koh Phangan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All passenger ferries arrive at <strong>Thong Sala Pier<\/strong> on Koh Phangan\\&#8217;s south coast \u2014 the island\\&#8217;s main hub with ATMs, tour agencies, motorbike rentals, and songthaews to all beaches. From Thong Sala:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Haad Rin (Full Moon Party beach):<\/strong> ~30 min by songthaew or taxi (~150\u2013200 THB)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chaloklum \/ Bottle Beach (north):<\/strong> ~45 min by songthaew (~100\u2013150 THB)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Srithanu (west, yoga\/wellness area):<\/strong> ~15 min (~80 THB)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Full Moon Party: Booking Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Full Moon Party happens monthly at Haad Rin Beach \u2014 one of Asia\\&#8217;s largest beach parties drawing 10,000\u201330,000 people. If you\\&#8217;re traveling around Full Moon dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Book ferries well ahead<\/strong> \u2014 boats fill completely 2\u20133 days around Full Moon<\/li>\n<li><strong>Book accommodation on Koh Phangan<\/strong> months ahead for Haad Rin area<\/li>\n<li><strong>Day-trip option:<\/strong> Many travelers stay on Koh Samui and take the last evening ferry to Phangan, party, and return on the first morning ferry<\/li>\n<li><strong>Return ferries run through the night<\/strong> on Full Moon dates \u2014 check the schedule with your operator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Koh Phangan Beyond the Full Moon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koh Phangan has a different, quieter side that most party-goers miss. The north coast (Bottle Beach, Chaloklum) is remote and peaceful \u2014 accessible only by boat or rough track. The west coast around Srithanu and Ban Tai is the island\\&#8217;s yoga and wellness hub, with dozens of studios and retreats. Thong Nai Pan Yai and Noi on the northeast coast are arguably the island\\&#8217;s best beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <strong>[Travelpayouts widget: Hotels on Koh Phangan via Booking.com or Agoda]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Operator<\/th><th>From<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Fare from<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Lomprayah<\/td><td>Bangrak \/ Nathon<\/td><td>30 min<\/td><td>~450 THB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Seatran Discovery<\/td><td>Bangrak<\/td><td>30 min<\/td><td>~250 THB<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Raja Ferry<\/td><td>Nathon<\/td><td>~1 hour<\/td><td>~150 THB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/koh-phangan-to-koh-tao\/\">Koh Phangan to Koh Tao: Ferry Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/gulf-islands-island-hopping\/\">Gulf of Thailand Island Hopping: Samui, Phangan, Tao<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/kuala-lumpur-to-koh-samui\/\">Kuala Lumpur to Koh Samui<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/hat-yai-to-koh-samui\/\">Hat Yai to Koh Samui<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links. When you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to get from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan \u2014 Seatran from 250 THB (30 min), Lomprayah from 450 THB (30 min). 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