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.

Who runs Koh Samui to Koh Phangan

Operators publishing this route on their own site. Booking direct is usually cheaper than through an agent.

Lomprayah High Speed Ferries
checked 2026-08-21
High-speed catamaran, with connecting coach
Publishes a full 2026 timetable; book direct rather than through a beach-front agent.
Book direct
Seatran Ferry
checked 2026-08-21
Vehicle and passenger ferry
Runs Donsak pier on the mainland to Bangrak on Samui and Thong Sala on Phangan.
Book direct

Where you actually leave from and arrive

The transport infrastructure mapped at each end. Distances are straight-line from the town centre, not travel time — in Bangkok in particular the two are very different.

Koh Samui

Samui Airport(USM)· Airport7 km
Bus Terminal· Bus station8 km
Haad Rin Queen Big Buddha Pier· Ferry pier7 km

Koh Phangan

Samui Airport(USM)· Airport22 km
Bus Terminal· Bus station25 km
Ko Pha-ngan Pier· Ferry pier5 km

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

Who runs Koh Samui to Koh Phangan

Operators publishing this route on their own site. Booking direct is usually cheaper than through an agent.

Lomprayah High Speed Ferries

checked 2026-08-21

High-speed catamaran, with connecting coach

Publishes a full 2026 timetable; book direct rather than through a beach-front agent.

Book direct

Seatran Ferry

checked 2026-08-21

Vehicle and passenger ferry

Runs Donsak pier on the mainland to Bangrak on Samui and Thong Sala on Phangan.

Book direct

Where you actually leave from and arrive

The transport infrastructure mapped at each end. Distances are straight-line from the town centre, not travel time — in Bangkok in particular the two are very different.

Koh Samui

Samui Airport(USM)· Airport7 km
Bus Terminal· Bus station8 km
Haad Rin Queen Big Buddha Pier· Ferry pier7 km

Koh Phangan

Samui Airport(USM)· Airport22 km
Bus Terminal· Bus station25 km
Ko Pha-ngan Pier· Ferry pier5 km

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.