Which pier do boats to Koh Phangan leave from in Surat Thani?

Most ferries leave from Donsak Pier, about 60 km south of Surat Thani Town. Combined tickets include a transfer bus. The night boat leaves from Ban Don Pier in Surat Thani Town itself.

How long does it take from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan?

Lomprayah catamaran takes 2.5 hours from Donsak, plus about 1 hour transfer from Surat Thani Town to the pier. Budget 3.5–4 hours total. Night boat takes 6–7 hours overnight.

Surat Thani to Koh Phangan — Ferry & Catamaran Guide

Best Option for Most Travellers

Lomprayah combined ticket (bus from Surat Thani + catamaran) is the easiest and most popular option.

All Transport Options

Method	Duration	Cost	Frequency
Lomprayah Catamaran	2.5 hours	฿350–550	2 daily
Seatran Ferry	3 hours	฿250–400	2 daily
Night Boat from Surat Thani Town	6–7 hours overnight	฿200–300	1 nightly (approximately 11pm)

Lomprayah Catamaran

฿350–550

Duration2.5 hours

Frequency2 daily

Departs from Donsak Pier (60 km south of Surat Thani Town). Stops at Koh Samui before Koh Phangan. Combined bus/taxi + ferry tickets available from Surat Thani.

Seatran Ferry

฿250–400

Duration3 hours

Frequency2 daily

Also departs from Donsak. Slower than Lomprayah but often cheaper. Both arrive at Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan.

Night Boat from Surat Thani Town

฿200–300

Duration6–7 hours overnight

Frequency1 nightly (approximately 11pm)

Slow overnight boat departing from Ban Don Pier in Surat Thani Town. Cheap but basic — bring a mat or sleeping bag. Arrives Koh Phangan early morning.

Who runs Surat Thani 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 Phangan

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

Tips & Things to Know

1
Book combined tickets at Surat Thani railway station or bus terminal — the transfer bus to Donsak Pier is included.
2
If arriving on the overnight train from Bangkok, time your connection to the morning Lomprayah departure.

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	2.5 hours	฿350–550	2 daily
Seatran Ferry	3 hours	฿250–400	2 daily
Night Boat from Surat Thani Town	6–7 hours overnight	฿200–300	1 nightly (approximately 11pm)

Lomprayah Catamaran

฿350–550

Duration2.5 hours

Frequency2 daily

Departs from Donsak Pier (60 km south of Surat Thani Town). Stops at Koh Samui before Koh Phangan. Combined bus/taxi + ferry tickets available from Surat Thani.

Seatran Ferry

฿250–400

Duration3 hours

Frequency2 daily

Also departs from Donsak. Slower than Lomprayah but often cheaper. Both arrive at Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan.

Night Boat from Surat Thani Town

฿200–300

Duration6–7 hours overnight

Frequency1 nightly (approximately 11pm)

Slow overnight boat departing from Ban Don Pier in Surat Thani Town. Cheap but basic — bring a mat or sleeping bag. Arrives Koh Phangan early morning.

Who runs Surat Thani 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 Phangan

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