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Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry
27 ferry departures are listed from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan on Thursday 5 November, between 07:30 and 18:30, run by Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Seatran Discovery and 6 more. The fastest takes 20 min; operators publish 20m – 1h. Boats leave from Nathon / Bangrak / Maenam Piers and arrive at Thong Sala Pier.
- Fastest 20 min
- 27 departures listed
- 10 operators
- From €5.30
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 8 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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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
Loy Krathong, 24 Nov 2026 (Nationwide). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: 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
Koh Samui 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 → 08:30 | EarliestLomprayah Samui Airport → Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier | 1h | €10.60 | Book |
| 08:00 → 08:30 | Lomprayah Lomprayah Bangrak Pier → Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier | 30 min | €6.65 | Book |
| 08:00 → 08:30 | Lomprayah Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1 → Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier | 30 min | €6.65 | Book |
| 08:00 → 08:30 | Lomlahkkhirin Samui Bangrak Pier LK → Phangan Thong Sala Pier | 30 min | €7.18 | Book |
| 08:00 → 08:30 | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran → Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran | 30 min | €7.70 | Book |
| 08:00 → 08:30 | Seatran Discovery Bangrak Seatran Pier → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 30 min | €10.33 | Book |
| 09:00 → 09:30 | Echo Travel Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Baan Tai Pier | 30 min | €14.84 | Book |
| 09:30 → 09:50 | FastestSongserm Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 20 min | €9.27 | Book |
| 09:30 → 10:00 | Lomlahkkhirin Samui Bangrak Pier LK → Phangan Thong Sala Pier | 30 min | €9.30 | Book |
| 09:30 → 09:50 | Songserm Express Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 20 min | €10.73 | Book |
| 10:00 → 11:30 | Lomprayah Samui Airport → Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier | 1h 30m | €10.60 | Book |
| 10:30 → 11:20 | CheapestSongserm Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 50 min | €5.30 | Book |
| 10:30 → 11:20 | Haad Rin Queen Speedboat Haad Rin Queen Ferry → Haad Rin Pier | 50 min | €5.72 | Book |
| 10:30 → 11:20 | Koh Tao Booking Center Haad Rin Queen Pier Koh Samui → Haad Rin Queen Pier Koh Phangan | 50 min | €7.95 | Book |
| 10:30 → 10:50 | Songserm Express Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 20 min | €10.73 | Book |
| 11:30 → 11:50 | Songserm Express Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 20 min | €10.73 | Book |
| 12:15 → 12:45 | Lomprayah Lomprayah Nathon Pier → Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier | 30 min | €9.30 | Book |
| 14:00 → 14:20 | Songserm Express Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 20 min | €10.73 | Book |
| 14:30 → 15:00 | Lomlahkkhirin Samui Pralarn Pier LK → Phangan Thong Sala Pier | 30 min | €9.30 | Book |
| 14:40 → 15:10 | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries Koh Samui Nathon Pier Catamaran → Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran | 30 min | €7.70 | Book |
| 15:00 → 15:25 | Haad Rin Queen Speedboat Haad Rin Queen Ferry → Haad Rin Pier | 25 min | €13.78 | Book |
| 15:00 → 15:20 | Koh Tao Booking Center Haad Rin Queen Pier Koh Samui → Haad Rin Queen Pier Koh Phangan | 20 min | €18.54 | Book |
| 16:29 → 16:50 | Songserm Express Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 21 min | €10.73 | Book |
| 17:15 → 17:45 | Songserm Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 30 min | €9.27 | Book |
| 17:15 → 17:45 | Songserm Express Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm → Thong Sala Koh Phangan | 30 min | €10.73 | Book |
| 17:40 → 05:40 | TransBaanTon NaThon Pier Seatran Ferry → Thongsala Pier | 12h | €50.43 | Book |
| 18:30 → 19:00 | Last boatEcho Travel Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Baan Tai Pier | 30 min | €18.54 | Book |
Operator timetable
About 30 departures a day from Samui to Thong Sala between 08:00 and 17:30, from Lomprayah (16), Boonsiri (5), Songserm (6) and Seatran (4), mostly from Bangrak. Speedboats and catamarans take 20–35 minutes; Songserm’s ferry from Nathon takes 50 minutes. Raja Ferry’s vehicle ferry from Lipa Noi takes about 1h 30m, and the Haadrin Queen sails from Bangrak direct to Haad Rin four times a day. Fares run from 200 to 500 THB pier to pier.
Boonsiri’s times and fares are for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027; Seatran and Haadrin Queen list the same daily times through the high season. Lomprayah calls its Timetable 2026 an estimate subject to weather conditions. Songserm’s timetable page shows one day at a time; its times here are for a date in early December 2026.
- Lomprayah from Bangrak: 08:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:15, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 17:30 (30 minutes)
- Lomprayah from Pralarn (Maenam): 08:00, 11:00 (ferry), 12:30, 14:30 (speedboat, 20 minutes)
- Lomprayah from Nathon: 12:15, 16:00 (30 minutes)
- Boonsiri: Bangrak 08:00, 11:00, 12:30, 16:00; Nathon 14:35 (30 minutes)
- Seatran: Bangrak 08:00, 09:30, 12:30, 14:30 (30–35 minutes)
- Songserm: Bangrak (Petcherat Pier) 09:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:29 (20 minutes); Nathon 10:30 ferry (arr. 11:20), 17:15 speedboat (arr. 17:45)
- Haadrin Queen to Haad Rin (from Bangrak): ferry 10:30, 17:00 (50 minutes); speedboat 15:00, 18:30 (25 minutes)
Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027; Songserm, Seatran and Haadrin Queen online timetables; Raja Ferry sailing schedule, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Nathon / Bangrak / Maenam Piers, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Thong Sala Pier, Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | 20m – 1h (fastest listed: 20 min) |
| Distance | About 12 nautical miles (22 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (20m – 30m), Seatran Discovery (30m – 35m), Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (30m), Songserm (20m – 25m (speedboat), 50m (ferry from Nathon)), Raja Ferry (About 1h 30m) |
| Boats | High-speed catamarans, High-speed ferries, High-speed catamaran, Express 1 (speedboat), R5 (ferry), Car ferries (from Lipa Noi) |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Cars and motorbikes carried |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Bangrak has the most departures; Nathon and Pralarn (Maenam) have a few, and Raja Ferry’s car ferry leaves from Lipa Noi. Check the pier on your ticket.
- For Haad Rin, the Haadrin Queen sails direct from Bangrak (ferry 10:30 and 17:00, 200 THB; speedboat 15:00 and 18:30, 500 THB) instead of landing at Thong Sala.
- Lomprayah asks you to be at its pier office 60 minutes before departure; one bag up to 20 kg is included.
- Lomprayah says its timetable is an estimate subject to weather conditions, and its tickets are non-refundable (one free date change within 90 days, requested at least 2 days before travel).
Getting to and from the pier
- Thong Sala pier has songthaews (shared taxis) to Haad Rin, Srithanu and the island’s beaches
- Fast boats continue from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao and to Chumphon on the mainland
- From Samui Airport, Lomprayah and Boonsiri sell through tickets with the van to the pier included (400–500 THB to Thong Sala); otherwise Lomprayah’s van around Koh Samui costs 150 THB per person per trip
- Lomprayah and Boonsiri also sell tickets with a van to any hotel on Koh Phangan (450–700 THB in total)
Return trip: From Thong Sala Lomprayah sails to Bangrak nine times a day (07:30 to 18:00), to Pralarn at 08:05, 11:00, 17:00 and 18:30 (ferry, 1 hour) and to Nathon at 08:00 and 11:00. Boonsiri leaves at 07:45, 11:00, 12:30 and 16:45 for Bangrak and 09:30 for Nathon; Seatran at 10:30, 11:00, 16:00 and 16:45 for Bangrak; Songserm at 10:30, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:30 for Bangrak and at 12:00 (ferry) and 12:40 (speedboat) for Nathon. From Haad Rin the Haadrin Queen ferry leaves at 09:30 and 16:00 and its speedboat at 12:30 and 17:00. The last boat is Lomprayah’s 18:30 ferry to Pralarn (arr. 19:30).
Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
Operators publish 20m – 1h for Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 20 min to 12h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 12 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
27 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 07:30 and the last at 18:30 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: About 30 departures a day from Samui to Thong Sala between 08:00 and 17:30, from Lomprayah (16), Boonsiri (5), Songserm (6) and Seatran (4), mostly from Bangrak. Speedboats and catamarans take 20–35 minutes; Songserm’s ferry from Nathon takes 50 minutes. Raja Ferry’s vehicle ferry from Lipa Noi takes about 1h 30m, and the Haadrin Queen sails from Bangrak direct to Haad Rin four times a day. Fares run from 200 to 500 THB pier to pier. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Nathon / Bangrak / Maenam Piers; boats arrive at Thong Sala Pier. Some operators use other piers: Samui Airport, Lomprayah Bangrak Pier, Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1, Samui Bangrak Pier LK and Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran. Your ticket names the pier. Thong Sala pier has songthaews (shared taxis) to Haad Rin, Srithanu and the island’s beaches.
How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €5.30 to €50.43 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 Samui to Koh Phangan?
Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Seatran Discovery, Echo Travel, Songserm, Songserm Express and Haad Rin Queen Speedboat and 3 others. Lomprayah: High-speed catamarans; Seatran Discovery: High-speed ferries; Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: High-speed catamaran.
Does the Koh Samui 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 Samui to Koh Phangan?
Yes, this crossing carries vehicles. Check the operator’s rules for cars and motorbikes before you travel.
How do I get back from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui?
From Thong Sala Lomprayah sails to Bangrak nine times a day (07:30 to 18:00), to Pralarn at 08:05, 11:00, 17:00 and 18:30 (ferry, 1 hour) and to Nathon at 08:00 and 11:00. Boonsiri leaves at 07:45, 11:00, 12:30 and 16:45 for Bangrak and 09:30 for Nathon; Seatran at 10:30, 11:00, 16:00 and 16:45 for Bangrak; Songserm at 10:30, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:30 for Bangrak and at 12:00 (ferry) and 12:40 (speedboat) for Nathon. From Haad Rin the Haadrin Queen ferry leaves at 09:30 and 16:00 and its speedboat at 12:30 and 17:00. The last boat is Lomprayah’s 18:30 ferry to Pralarn (arr. 19:30).
How busy are the ferries around the Full Moon Party?
Very busy. Boats to Koh Phangan fill up in the days before the party and back to Samui the morning after, so book ahead and allow extra time.
How long is the boat from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
Speedboats and catamarans to Thong Sala take 20–35 minutes (e.g. Lomprayah Bangrak 08:00 → 08:30). Songserm’s ferry from Nathon takes 50 minutes, and Raja Ferry’s car ferry from Lipa Noi about 1 hour 30 minutes (operator timetables, checked 2 November 2026).
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.
- lomprayah.com, checked 2 Nov 2026: Lomprayah "Timetable 2026" flipbook PDF (last modified 27 Aug 2026), from Koh Samui pages: Koh Phangan 350 THB (250 THB on the 11:00 Pralarn ferry and the 12:15 Bangrak speedboat; 450–550 THB with a van to any hotel); Koh Tao 700 THB (550 THB on the 11:00 Pralarn ferry); from Samui Airport with the van to the pier included: Koh Phangan 400–500 THB, Koh Tao 850 THB; van transfer around Koh Samui 150 THB per person per trip. Footer: the timetable is only an estimation and subject to weather conditions; schedule and pricing may change without notice.
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 2 Nov 2026: Boonsiri timetable images "Effective from 1st October 2026 – 31th May 2027" (uploaded 29 Oct 2026). From Koh Samui (Bangrak pier): Koh Phangan 08:00, 11:00, 12:30, 16:00 (350 THB), Koh Tao 08:00 → 09:50 and 12:30 → 14:30 (700 THB); from Nathon pier 14:35 to Koh Tao (arr. 16:25, 650 THB) and Thong Sala (arr. 15:05, 300 THB); from Koh Samui (Airport) 07:30 and 12:00 to Koh Tao (850 THB) and Thong Sala (500 THB).
- songserm.com, checked 2 Nov 2026: Songserm timetable page, service date in early December 2026 (serviceDate 2026-12-02T17:00Z, i.e. 3 Dec Thai time; read 2 Nov 2026): Bangrak (Petcherat Pier) → Thong Sala 09:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:29 (350 THB); Nathon → Thong Sala 10:30 ferry R5 (arr. 11:20, 250 THB) and 17:15 speedboat (arr. 17:45, 350 THB); Bangrak → Koh Tao 09:30 (arr. 10:55, 800 THB) and 11:30 (arr. 14:15, 700 THB); Nathon → Koh Tao 10:30 ferry R5 (arr. 14:15, 600 THB); Koh Tao → Nathon 09:30 ferry (arr. 13:00, 600 THB) and 11:30 speedboat (arr. 13:05, 800 THB).
- seatrandiscovery.com, checked 2 Nov 2026: Seatran Discovery route search for 5 Nov, 15 Dec 2026 and 15 Feb 2027: Bangrak → Thong Sala 08:00, 09:30, 12:30, 14:30; Thong Sala → Bangrak 10:30, 11:00, 16:00, 16:45; 350 THB each way.
- haadrinqueen.com, checked 2 Nov 2026: Haadrin Queen schedule endpoint for 15 Nov and 20 Dec 2026, operating pattern DAILY: Bangrak → Haad Rin ferry 10:30 and 17:00 (50 min, 200 THB), speedboat 15:00 and 18:30 (25 min, 500 THB); Haad Rin → Bangrak ferry 09:30 and 16:00, speedboat 12:30 and 17:00.
- lomprayah.com, checked 2 Nov 2026: Lomprayah terms: arrive at the Lomprayah office at least 60 minutes before departure; large luggage up to 20 kg included (over 20 kg 200 THB), small bags free; surfboards 300 THB boat-only or 400 THB with a bus or van; folding bicycles only, 500 THB boat-only or 700 THB with a bus or van; tickets are non-refundable; one free date change, requested at least 2 days before travel, to a date within 90 days; timetable and route may change without notice because of weather.
- rajaferryport.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Raja Ferry timetable notes: Donsak – Samui (Lipa Noi) about 1h 30m; Donsak – Phangan (Thong Sala) about 2h 30m; Samui (Lipa Noi) – Phangan (Thong Sala) about 1h 30m; extra boats 30 Dec – 30 Apr when many vehicles are waiting.
- 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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