How far is Koh Phangan from Koh Samui?

About 15km by sea. The catamaran crossing takes 30–45 minutes depending on the route and sea conditions.

Can I take a motorbike on the ferry to Koh Phangan?

Yes on the Raja Ferry (car/vehicle ferry) from Na Thon Pier. Cost for a motorbike is approximately ฿200–300 extra. Not available on catamarans.

Are there ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan at night?

Around Full Moon Party, extra ferry services run throughout the night. On regular nights, the last scheduled catamaran is around 5–6pm. Check current schedules on Lomprayah or Seatran websites.

Koh Samui to Koh Phangan — Ferry & Catamaran Guide

Best Option for Most Travellers

Lomprayah or Seatran catamaran from north Samui piers — fast (30 minutes) and reliable. Multiple departures make it easy to fit around your schedule.

All Transport Options

Method	Duration	Cost	Frequency
Lomprayah Catamaran	30 minutes	฿250–300	Multiple daily (approximately every 1–2 hours)
Seatran Discovery Ferry	30–45 minutes	฿200–280	Multiple daily
Raja Ferry (Car Ferry)	1 hour	฿100–180	Several daily

Lomprayah Catamaran

฿250–300

Duration30 minutes

FrequencyMultiple daily (approximately every 1–2 hours)

Fastest and most comfortable option. Departs from Maenam Pier (north Samui) or Na Thon Pier (west Samui). Arrives at Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan.

Seatran Discovery Ferry

฿200–280

Duration30–45 minutes

FrequencyMultiple daily

Similar to Lomprayah. Departs from Bangrak Pier (north Samui, near Big Buddha). Reliable service.

Raja Ferry (Car Ferry)

฿100–180

Duration1 hour

FrequencySeveral daily

Slower roll-on/roll-off ferry that carries vehicles. Departs from Na Thon Pier. Cheapest option, and useful if you have a motorbike.

Tips & Things to Know

1
Around Full Moon Party, the ferries to Koh Phangan are packed. Book in advance and expect queues. Ferries run late into the night around Full Moon.
2
Thong Sala is the main pier on Koh Phangan. From there, take a taxi or motorbike taxi to your hotel (฿100–300 depending on location).
3
The north Samui piers (Bangrak, Maenam) are significantly closer to Koh Phangan than Na Thon on the west coast — choose your departure pier based on where you are staying on Samui.

Disclaimer

Transport fares, schedules, and operators change frequently. Always verify current timetables and prices before your trip. Prices shown are approximate and may vary by season, operator, and booking platform.

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All Transport Options

Method	Duration	Cost	Frequency
Lomprayah Catamaran	30 minutes	฿250–300	Multiple daily (approximately every 1–2 hours)
Seatran Discovery Ferry	30–45 minutes	฿200–280	Multiple daily
Raja Ferry (Car Ferry)	1 hour	฿100–180	Several daily

Lomprayah Catamaran

฿250–300

Duration30 minutes

FrequencyMultiple daily (approximately every 1–2 hours)

Fastest and most comfortable option. Departs from Maenam Pier (north Samui) or Na Thon Pier (west Samui). Arrives at Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan.

Seatran Discovery Ferry

฿200–280

Duration30–45 minutes

FrequencyMultiple daily

Similar to Lomprayah. Departs from Bangrak Pier (north Samui, near Big Buddha). Reliable service.

Raja Ferry (Car Ferry)

฿100–180

Duration1 hour

FrequencySeveral daily

Slower roll-on/roll-off ferry that carries vehicles. Departs from Na Thon Pier. Cheapest option, and useful if you have a motorbike.

Tips & Things to Know

Around Full Moon Party, the ferries to Koh Phangan are packed. Book in advance and expect queues. Ferries run late into the night around Full Moon.

Thong Sala is the main pier on Koh Phangan. From there, take a taxi or motorbike taxi to your hotel (฿100–300 depending on location).

The north Samui piers (Bangrak, Maenam) are significantly closer to Koh Phangan than Na Thon on the west coast — choose your departure pier based on where you are staying on Samui.