Phuket to Koh-pha-ngan

To travel from Phuket to Koh Phangan via flight and ferry, you can take a flight from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM). The journey from flight is approximately 1 hour. The flight costs around 2,000-4,000 THB, depending upon the airlines and availability. Bangkok Airways operates the flights between Phuket and Koh Samui.

Ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
Once you arrive in Koh Samui, you'll need to transfer from the airport to the ferry pier, which takes around 30 minutes. You can take a public buses, shuttle buses, or taxis to reach the ferry terminal.

Duration, Boarding Points, Fares
Traveling from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan in Thailand by ferry usually takes 30 minutes to 1 hour. Some of the most common piers are Bangrak Pier, Mae Nam Pier, and Na Thon Pier, all arriving at Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan. The fares are around 300-600 THB, depending on the type of ferry and operator.

As there are no direct options you will have to take a bus and ferry. To travel from Phuket to Koh Phangan by bus and ferry, you will start by taking a bus from Phuket to Surat Thani.

Bus from Phuket to Surathani
This journey takes 7-11 hours. The bus departs from Phuket Bus Station (Terminal N2) and arrives at Donsak Pier in Surathani, where you can catch a ferry to the Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan. The travel time by bus is around 6 hours, and the fares are usually around 400-500 THB

Ferry from Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan
The journey duration typically takes around 2.5 to 3.5 hours. The ferry ticket costs range from 400 to 600 THB, depending on the ferry operator and class of service. Major ferry operators on this route include Lomprayah, Seatran Discovery, and Raja Ferry. They also provide the combined option to travel between all these destinations, where you can book the complete journey from Phuket to Koh Phangan.