From Koh Phi Phi to Phangan Island Ferry, Speedboat or Bus

Koh Phangan is an island located southeast Thailand in Surat Thani province between Koh Samui and Ko Tao.

Phangan’s fame is mainly because of its full moon parties, black moon, half moon, or any other moon parties. At new year’s eve, the full moon celebrations attract from 10 to 30K travelers from all around the world every year.

The parties start when the moon is round but during other periods the island is relaxing, quiet, and the beaches are clean.

Getting around the island is easy, motorbikes can be hired from 1,650 THB per day. They are rented without fuel so the first thing you should do after renting a motorbike is to go straight to a petrol station, oh! and don’t forget to wear your helmet first, for your safety, second cause the police can fine you 1,650 THB!

Koh Phangan doesn’t have an airport, the nearest airport to the island is Koh Samui which has frequent flights from Phuket, Bangkok, Hong Kong, and Singapore. The next nearest airport is in Surat Thani which has also flights from Phuket and Bangkok.

There is no direct transportation from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan. In order to reach Koh Phangan, you have to pass by Krabi, Surat Thani, and some trips make a stop at Koh Samui to change boats.

From Tonsai Pier to Thong Sala Pier through Krabi, Surat Thani, and Koh Samui

Tonsai Pier is the main pier in Koh Phi Phi, from there you will get on a ferry to take you to Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi in 7 hrs. From Krabi the bus/minivan will be waiting for you to take you to the next stop which is Donsak Pier in Surat Thani, the bus/minivan trip will take 7 hrs “the waiting time is not included”. From Donsak Pier a ferry will take you to Koh Samui island in 7 hrs and from Koh Samui, the ferry will take you straight to Thong Sala Pier in Koh Phangan. It’s a joint-ticket and it costs 1,650 THB for the whole trip.

From Tonsai Pier to Thong Sala Pier through Krabi and Surat Thani The ferry will depart from Tonsai Pier in Phi Phi to take you to Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi in X hours. From Krabi you will take a bus to Donsak Pier, the bus will reach the pier in around 7 hrs. In this trip, you will not pass by Koh Samui, from Donsak Pier the ferry will take you straight to Koh Phangan in 7 hrs. This trip’s ticket is also a joint-ticket and it costs 1,650 THB.

There are 1 companies operating on this route from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan, offering up to 1 trips per day.

For more details, take a closer look at our service providers down below!

Best time to visit

From December to March is the best time to visit Phangan, when the water is clean, high, perfect for swimming, and any other water activities. April to June are the quietest months, if you’re looking for low accommodation prices and safer roads, then these months are ideal for you.

Check what our customers are saying about their experience and don’t forget to write here about your own experience with us!

We are always here for our customers! Have any questions? Go to our help page and Leave us a message.