Koh Phangan Travel - By Train

Second Class (Air Con or Fan) Sleeper trains are the best option as you get a table and seat that turns into fairly spacious beds; the lower bunk is bigger, so sells out quickly! The best aircon is First Class which has a sink and double bunks in each compartment.

The options are Non-AC and AC and if booked at a travel agent then tickets are normally sold inclusive of the boat crossing to Koh Phangan.

It is worth booking ahead with Backpackers Information Centre, Koh Phangan if you are using this service back to Bangkok, as the train books up quickly during high periods and also many Thai nationals also use this service. All train services for Phangan stop at Suratthani railway station which is a few miles out of town, so maybe you will have to stay in Suratthani for a night if you haven't bought a combined train/boat ticket.

It is cheapest to stay near the station, but be aware, at night there is nothing to do in the train station area, so bring a good book if that's where you decide to stay! Most trains arrive in the morning and guides take you to buses to transport to the port approximately a 1 hour drive away.

State Railways of Thailand - Train Time Table

For more detailed information please follow these links - thank you!

• www.railway.co.th
• www.seat61.com

BackpackersThailand.com disclaimer: please note, all the above schedules, departure points, services & costs are subject to change and connot be guaranteed. This information is intended as a guide only!