Bangkok to Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is a beautiful island that provides a haven for backpackers thanks to the monthly moon parties. There is a massive variety of budget accommodation, activities, and attractions available to every budget traveler! Thousands of people come here every month to take part in the Full Moon Party‘s all-night celebrations, including music and dances on the beach. By day, Koh Phangan is a lovely island with plenty of sandy white beaches and coconut trees. If you’re into diving, take time to visit Sailrock for a picturesque wall dive.
The distance between Bangkok and Koh Phangan is 770 km.
There are three ways to get to Koh Phangan from Bangkok: by bus + ferry, train + ferry, or take a flight from Bangkok to Koh Samui + ferry.
Travel by Bus + Ferry
The average travel time by bus + ferry is approximately 12 hours. This is the cheapest and optimal option.
These are the recommended bus + ferry service providers:
1.Lomprayah.
The standard express ticket costs 1300 THB.
Departures from Bangkok are twice daily, at 06:00 AM, and 9:00 PM.
2. Seatran.
The joint tickets cost 1000 THB per seat.
The departures are once a day at 08:00 PM.
3. Raja Ferry.
The price for the standard express ticket is 800 THB.
Departures from Bangkok to Koh Phangan are twice daily, at 05:00 PM, and 08:00 PM.
4. Songserm.
Prices start at just 850 THB.
Departures are at 06:00 PM, 07:00 PM, 09:00 PM.
We would recommend purchasing tickets at 12go.asia, they have a huge variety of bus + ferry joint tickets. Moreover, ticket confirmations are instant and get you a guaranteed seat.
Travel by Train + Bus + Ferry
This travel option is the most time-consuming, and more expensive compared to the one listed above.
The trip consist of 3 parts:
- A train from Hua Lamphong Railway Station in Bangkok to Surat Thani Railway Station.
- A bus from Surat Thani Railway Station to the Surat Thani pier.
- A ferry from Surat Thani pier to Koh Phangan.
It’s easy to buy a combined ticket online to save yourself from hassle.
The travel time is around 16 hours. The prices start from 1550 THB.
Flight from Bangkok to Koh Phangan
The total travel time of such an option takes around 4 hours, and consists of two parts:
- Step 1: Fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui with Air Asia or Nok Air.
- Step 2: Take a ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan.
In conclusion, we advise fellow travelers to consider the Lomprayah boat/bus service as it takes only 12 hours with good cost-saving against flights, and has the highest reviews.
