Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea · Runs all year
Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan ferry
4 ferry departures are listed from Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan on Thursday 5 November, between 07:10 and 08:00, run by TransBaanTon, Shanxi Travel Agency and Fame Tour. The fastest takes 8h 30m; operators publish 9h 15m – 13h. Boats leave from Koh Phayam pier, Ao Mae Mai and arrive at Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan.
- Fastest 8h 30m
- 4 departures listed
- 3 operators
- From €45.83
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 3 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €45.83 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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- 3 operators, 4 departures listed
- Fastest crossing 8h 30m
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
Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:10 → 05:40 | EarliestTransBaanTon Koh Phayam → Thongsala Pier | 22h 30m | €50.43 | Book |
| 07:15 → 20:15 | CheapestShanxi Travel Agency Koh Phayam Pier Ranong → Thong Sala Songserm | 13h | €45.83 | Book |
| 07:15 → 16:30 | Shanxi Travel Agency Koh Phayam Pier Ranong → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 9h 15m | €66.23 | Book |
| 08:00 → 16:30 | FastestLast boatFame Tour Koh Phayam → Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan | 8h 30m | €60.40 | Book |
Published schedule
Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 3 departures a day between 07:15 and 08:30
- Shanxi Travel Agency: 07:15 → 16:30, 07:15 → 20:15, 07:30 → 16:45, 07:30 → 20:30
- TransBaanTon: 07:30 → 19:30, 08:30 → 20:30
Times from 12Go and Bookaway’s schedule, checked 26 Oct 2026. No operator publishes a timetable we could check. Confirm on the booking page before you travel.
Route facts
| Departs | Koh Phayam pier, Ao Mae Mai, Ranong |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | 9h 15m – 13h (fastest listed: 8h 30m) |
| Distance | About 93 nautical miles (172 km) |
| Operators | Shanxi Travel Agency (9h 15m – 13h), TransBaanTon (About 12h) |
| Boats | Speedboat + van + bus + speedboat, Speedboat + van + bus + ferry, Combined ticket |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- No operator or government timetable is published for this crossing. The times on this page are the ones 12Go and Bookaway listed on 26 October 2026; check yours when you book and again before you travel.
Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan?
Operators publish 9h 15m – 13h for Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 8h 30m to 22h 30m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 93 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan?
4 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 07:10 and the last at 08:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Times from 12Go and Bookaway, check before you travel: 3 departures a day between 07:15 and 08:30. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Koh Phayam pier, Ao Mae Mai; boats arrive at Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan. Some operators use other piers: Koh Phayam and Koh Phayam Pier Ranong. Your ticket names the pier.
How much is the ferry from Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €45.83 to €66.23 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 Phayam to Koh Phangan?
TransBaanTon, Shanxi Travel Agency and Fame Tour. Shanxi Travel Agency: Speedboat + van + bus + speedboat, Speedboat + van + bus + ferry; TransBaanTon: Combined ticket.
Does the Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The Gulf has a different weather pattern from the Andaman coast: services run all year, but the northeast monsoon can disrupt crossings around November and December, mostly on the open-water legs to and from Koh Tao and Chumphon.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How long does the boat from Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan take?
9h 15m – 13h on the departures 12Go lists. Bookaway gives 9h 15m to 12h. Times depend on the boat and the sea, and no operator timetable is published, so check the time on your ticket.
What time is the first and last boat from Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan?
12Go lists 3 departures a day between 07:15 and 08:30. Bookaway shows the earliest at 07:15 and the latest at 07:15. These are booking-site times checked on 26 October 2026; they change with the season and the weather, so confirm before you travel.
Who runs the boats from Koh Phayam to Koh Phangan?
12Go lists Shanxi Travel Agency and TransBaanTon; Bookaway lists 2 operators on the route. 12Go's tickets start from THB 1,342.
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.
- 12go.asia, checked 26 Oct 2026: 12Go (booking site): schedule table of bookable departures with operator, boat type, departure and arrival times, read 26 Oct 2026. No operator timetable is published for this crossing.
- bookaway.com, checked 26 Oct 2026: Bookaway (booking site): 2 operators, departures 07:15–07:15, 9h 15m to 12h, read 26 Oct 2026.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Longtail boats on Haad Rin Sunrise Beach, Koh Phangan (Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0).
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