Ranong to Koh Phayam
Koh Phayam is a great little island, perfect for chilling out and having a relaxed vacation. Located in Ranong province, Koh Phayam can be reached from the mainland by ferry from the Ranong Pier. A few companies combine this speedboat/ferry service with a van pickup, so you have plenty of departure options. Below, we will describe how to get from Ranong to Koh Phayam by ferry or speedboat, by van and ferry joint, or by taxi transfer.
Ranong to Koh Phayam by Speedboat or Ferry
- Price: 200 – 300 THB
- Transport type: ferry or speedboat
- Companies: Fame Tour, Shanxi Travel Agency, Jaw Insea Travel and Tour, Tai Kak Pier
- Travel time: 40 min (speedboat) – 2 hours (ferry)
The first option to get from Ranong to Koh Phayam is by direct speedboat or ferry service. Speed boats depart from the Ranong Pier, and ferries depart from the Tai Kak Pier. There are many departures throughout the day – the earliest departure is at 8:30 am, and the latest at 14:30.
This is a very short ride – if you choose a speedboat, expect to get to Koh Phayam in just 40 minutes. The ferry takes a little longer – around 2 hours.
Pack lightly – speed boats don’t have much space onboard, so usually a small luggage (up to 7 jg) is allowed per passenger. If you have larger bags, book another seat for it.
Ranong to Koh Phayam Speedboat and Ferry Schedule
| Departure Time | Departure Station | Arrival Time | Arrival Station | Company | Duration |
| 8:30 | Ranong Pier | 9:15 | Koh Phayam | Fame Tour | 45m |
| 8:30 | Ranong Pier | 9:10 | Koh Phayam | Shanxi Travel Agency | 40m |
| 9:30 | Ranong Pier | 10:10 | Koh Phayam | Shanxi Travel Agency | 40m |
| 10:00 | Tai Kak Pier, Ranong | 12:00 | Koh Phayam | Tai Kak Pier | 2h |
| 10:30 | Ranong Pier | 11:10 | Koh Phayam | Shanxi Travel Agency | 40m |
| 11:00 | Ranong Pier | 11:40 | Koh Phayam | Shanxi Travel Agency | 40m |
| 11:30 | Ranong Pier | 12:15 | Koh Phayam | Fame Tour | 45m |
| 11:30 | Ranong Pier | 12:10 | Koh Phayam | Shanxi Travel Agency | 40m |
| 13:00 | Ranong Pier | 13:40 | Koh Phayam | Shanxi Travel Agency | 40m |
| 13:30 | Ranong Pier | 14:15 | Koh Phayam | Fame Tour | 45m |
| 13:30 | Ranong Pier | 14:10 | Koh Phayam | Shanxi Travel Agency | 40m |
| 14:30 | Ranong Pier | 15:15 | Koh Phayam | Fame Tour | 45m |
| 14:30 | Ranong Pier | 15:10 | Koh Phayam | Shanxi Travel Agency | 40m |
Ranong to Koh Phayam by Van and Ferry
- Price: 300 – 550 THB
- Transport type: van and ferry/speedboat
- Companies: Shanxi Travel Agency, Tai Kak Pier
- Travel time: 1 – 1.5 hours
If you wish to travel to Koh Phayam from the Ranong town, you can book a joint van and ferry service with pickup at Ranong Airport, Ranong Bus Station, or a hotel in Ranong.
The price of such trips varies from 300 to 550 THB, depending on the transport type (the trip with a ferry crossing is cheaper).
Ranong to Koh Phayam Van and Ferry Schedule
| Departure Time | Departure Location | Arrival Time | Arrival Pier | Journey Duration | Company |
| 8:00 | Ranong Bus Station | 9:10 | Koh Phayam | 1h 10m | Shanxi Travel Agency |
| 9:30 | Ranong Bus Station | 12:00 | Koh Phayam | 2h 30m | Tai Kak Pier |
| 10:00 | Ranong Bus Station | 11:10 | Koh Phayam | 1h 10m | Shanxi Travel Agency |
| 13:00 | Ranong Bus Station | 14:10 | Koh Phayam | 1h 10m | Shanxi Travel Agency |
| 13:30 | Ranong Airport | 15:10 | Koh Phayam | 1h 40m | Shanxi Travel Agency |
Ranong to Koh Phayam by Taxi Transfer
- Price: 550 THB
- Transport type: taxi and ferry
- Companies: Shanxi Travel Agency
- Travel time: 1 hr 10 min
The last travel option is a joint taxi and ferry trip with a comfortable pickup in any Ranong hotel. It is provided by the Shanxi Travel Agency. First, a van picks you up at the hotel, and takes you to the pier, and then you have a short speedboat trip to Koh Phayam island.
This option costs 550 THB per person.