Halfmoon Festival, 3 Nov 2026 (Ban Tai, Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Halfmoon Festival, 17 Nov 2026 (Ban Tai, Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Jungle Experience Festival, 23 Nov 2026 (Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Full Moon Party, 24 Nov 2026 (Haad Rin, Koh Phangan). Boats from Koh Samui and Koh Tao to Koh Phangan are busiest on the day of and after the party; book ahead. Events calendar
Halfmoon Festival, 2 Dec – 3 Dec 2026 (Ban Tai, Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Halfmoon Festival, 16 Dec – 17 Dec 2026 (Ban Tai, Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Jungle Experience Festival, 23 Dec 2026 (Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Full Moon Party, 24 Dec 2026 (Haad Rin, Koh Phangan). Boats from Koh Samui and Koh Tao to Koh Phangan are busiest on the day of and after the party; book ahead. Events calendar
High season: boats on popular Andaman Coast routes can sell out in December, January and around holidays. Book a day or more ahead.
Koh Phangan to Ao Nang departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:00 → 10:30 | Holiday Travel Agency Thongsala Pier → Floating Pier Railey | 12h 30m | €27.55 | Book |
| Also listed for this trip, from or to nearby piers (not counted in the figures above) | ||||
| 05:30 → 15:30 | Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel Thong Sala Pier Koh Phangan → Railay Beach | 10h | €19.73 | Book |
| 08:00 → 14:00 | Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier → Railay Beach | 6h | €42.39 | Book |
| 08:05 → 14:30 | Lomlahkkhirin Phangan Thong Sala Pier → Floating Pier East Railay | 6h 25m | €47.69 | Book |
| 08:30 → 18:30 | Southern Transport Thong Sala Pier Koh Phangan → Railay Beach | 10h | €25.51 | Book |
| 10:00 → 17:00 | Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran → Krabi Railay East Catamaran | 7h | €42.60 | Book |
| 11:30 → 17:30 | Van2Travel Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan Ferry → Floating Pier East Railay | 6h | €26.49 | Book |
| 11:30 → 17:30 | PL Travel Thong Sala Pier Koh Phangan SeaTran Shared → Railay East Pier | 6h | €27.18 | Book |
| 11:30 → 18:30 | Thong Sala Koh Phangan → Floating Pier East Railay | 7h | €30.47 | Book |
| 12:40 → 18:30 | Krabi Transport and Travel Thong Sala pier Phangan SongSerm → Floating Pier East Railay | 5h 50m | €34.97 | Book |
| 22:00 → 08:30 | Udomrat Tour Thongsala Pier → Ao Nam Mao Pier | 10h 30m | €21.54 | Book |
| 22:00 → 10:30 | Southern Transport Thong Sala Pier Koh Phangan → Railay Beach | 12h 30m | €24.19 | Book |
| 22:00 → 10:30 | Udomrat Tour Thongsala Pier → Floating Pier (East Railay) | 12h 30m | €24.85 | Book |
| 22:00 → 10:30 | Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel Thong Sala Pier Koh Phangan → Railay Beach | 12h 30m | €26.43 | Book |
| 22:00 → 09:30 | Fame Tour Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan → Floating Pier Railay | 11h 30m | €33.70 | Book |
Operator timetable
1 joint bus + boat departure a day (Boonsiri timetable, 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027)
- Koh Phangan → Ao Nang: 09:30 → 15:30 (฿1,200)
- Ao Nang (hotel pick-up) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier): 09:00 → 15:05 (฿1,200)
Source: Boonsiri High Speed Catamaran timetable (operator), checked 25 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Ao Nang (Boonsiri hotel drop-off), Krabi |
| Crossing time | About 6h (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 12h 30m) |
| Distance | About 29 nautical miles (54 km) |
| Operators | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (About 6h door to door) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran, Coach / van |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
Before you travel
Good to know
- One Boonsiri ticket covers the boat and the road legs; times are from its timetable for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027, so check the operator’s site before travelling. Boonsiri asks passengers to check in 30 minutes before departure.
Getting to and from the pier
- Boonsiri’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up and drop-off versions of many of these trips at a higher fare
Return trip: Ao Nang (hotel pick-up) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier): 09:00 → 15:05, ฿1,200 on Boonsiri’s timetable.
Koh Phangan to Ao Nang ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Phangan to Ao Nang?
Operators publish About 6h (bus + boat) for Koh Phangan to Ao Nang. The sea distance is about 29 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Phangan to Ao Nang?
1 departure was listed for 5 Nov 2026 at 22:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 1 joint bus + boat departure a day (Boonsiri timetable, 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Phangan to Ao Nang ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan; boats arrive at Ao Nang (Boonsiri hotel drop-off). Boonsiri’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up and drop-off versions of many of these trips at a higher fare.
How much is the ferry from Koh Phangan to Ao Nang?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €27.55 to €27.55 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Koh Phangan to Ao Nang?
Holiday Travel Agency and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Phangan to Ao Nang ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Phangan to Ao Nang?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Ao Nang to Koh Phangan?
Ao Nang (hotel pick-up) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier): 09:00 → 15:05, ฿1,200 on Boonsiri’s timetable.
How long does it take from Koh Phangan to Ao Nang?
About 6h on Boonsiri’s joint ticket: 09:30 → 15:30. Times from Boonsiri’s timetable for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027.
How much is the Koh Phangan to Ao Nang joint ticket?
฿1,200 per person on Boonsiri’s timetable (1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027); prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 25 Oct 2026: Boonsiri High Speed Catamaran timetable (operator site), high-season tables effective 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027: departure, arrival and fare per departure point.
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 25 Oct 2026: Boonsiri route list: bus, van and catamaran services it runs.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Ao Nang Beach with longtail boats offshore and limestone cliffs at its western end, Krabi (kallerna, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0).
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