by plane

The most direct way is to fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui.

From there you can take a taxi to Maenaam Beach pier and finally join the Lomphraya High Speed Boat to Thong Sala Koh Phangan. The boat leaves 2 times daily at 8.00 a.m. and 12.00 p.m. and 17.00pm. (times are subject to change !)
Another option is to take a taxi to Nathon pier and join the Songserm Express Boat to Thong Sala Koh Phangan. The boat leaves 3 times daily at 10.30 a.m., 1.00 p.m. and 4.00 p.m.(times are subject to change !)

by train

Take a train from Bangkok Central Station to Surat Thani. You can buy a joint ticket (inc. transfer to the boat in Donsak and the fare for the boat) directly to Koh Phangan. Try to get one where you can sleep over night, If you take first class the aircon can get very cold and you have to keep the windows closed. Stock up on Sangsom for a peaceful nights sleep.

by bus

Buy a bus ticket from one of the travel agents around Kao San road in Bangkok to Koh Phangan, they offer also joint tickets together with the boat fare. There is a government bus that takes you all the way without changing. Contact us for details.

by boat

(Schedules and fares mentioned here are subject to change without notice. Please contact boat companies or TAT offices in Surat Thani and Koh Samui for current information.)

Don Sak - Koh Phangan

Racha Ferry operates ferry services from Don Sak pier (67 kilometres from Surat Thani town) to Koh Phangan daily at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. It takes 2.30 hours for the journey. A one-way fare is 180 baht. There is a Bus service from Surat Thani town or Surat Thani Railway Station to Don Sak .

Surat Thani-Koh Phangan

Songserm Rungrueang Co. Ltd operates an express boat services. The boats depart from Lamphun pier (10 kilometres from Surat Thani) to Ko Phangan daily at 8 a.m. It takes 3 hours for the journey. One-way fare is 205 baht. Bus services to the pier are available.

A night boat departs from Surat Thani’s Ban Don pier to Koh Phangan daily at 11 p.m. It takes 6 hours for the journey. One-way fares are 150 baht and 200 baht. Only for the hardened traveller.

Koh Samui - Koh Phangan

Songserm Rungrueang Co. Ltd’s express boats depart from Koh Samui’s Nathon pier 3 times daily at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. It takes 45 minutes for the journey. One-way fare is 115 baht.

A catamaran leaves Koh Samui’s Mae Nam pier at 8 a.m. and arrives at Koh Phangan at 8.40 a.m. One-way fare is 250 baht. The lomprhaya is the fastest way by boat.

Ordinary boats leave Koh Samui’s Phra Yai pier at 10.30 a.m., 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. and proceed to Koh Phangan’s Rin Nai beach. It takes 50 minutes for the journey. One-way fare is 100 baht

Another ordinary boat leaves Koh Samui at Mae Nam pier at 9.30 a.m. and arrives at Koh Phangan at 10.30 a.m. One-way fare is 115 baht.

required visa for Thailand

You get a one month visa on arrival once you enter the kingdom. If you plan to stay longer, you can obtain a "Double Non Immigrant B Visa" at the Thai embassy in your home country. That gives you 2 visas with each 2 month (extendible for another one) and in between you have to cross once the border to a neighbour country.

Where to stay on Phangan?

On Koh Phangan it's quite easy to find accommodation, except for the time around "Full Moon Party" Dates and in the high season between December and February. For these dates it can be useful to book a house or bungalow in advance, to avoid spending the first days in a search for better accommodation.

Where to eat on Phangan?

If you like to eat then Koh Phangan offers you a variety of restaurants, bars and cafe’s offering you Thai and International dishes, something to suit everyone. And of course a large selection of fresh seafood which is locally caught.

Getting around the island

Taxi
An easy way to get around the island is by taxi, or "songthaew". Prices are negotiable and vary depending on the amount of people in the car. But on especial occasions like all the "Moon" Parties (Full, Half, Black ...) prices for the fare tend to go up. Negotiate the price before you get into the taxi.
 

Motorbike
The most common way to explore Koh Phangan is by motorbike. You can hire motorbikes all over the island. Although there are still many dirt roads, most of the island's roads are quite good. But be careful in curves, because there is a lot of sand on the streets. Don't forget to check the condition of tires, bakes and lights before you rent.
 

Jeep
4WD jeeps are also an excellent way to get around most parts of the island. Most of the hired jeeps are not insured, so shop around if you want insurance. Hiring a jeep is a great way to make a daytrip to the more remote parts and attractions of Koh Phangan like the Than Sadet waterfall, Thong Nai Pan or Haad Rin.