Andaman Sea · Runs all year
Ranong to Koh Phayam ferry
4 ferry departures are listed from Ranong to Koh Phayam on Thursday 5 November, between 08:30 and 14:30, run by Fame Tour, Shanxi Travel Agency, Jaw Insea Travel and Tour and Ranong Ferry. The fastest takes 35 min; operators publish 40m (speedboat) – 2h (slow boat). Boats leave from Pak Nam pier, Saphan Pla Road and arrive at Koh Phayam pier, Ao Mae Mai.
- Fastest 35 min
- 4 departures listed
- 4 operators
- From €10.33
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 3 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Ranong to Koh Phayam 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 → 09:05 | EarliestFastestFame Tour Ranong Pier Speed Boat → Koh Phayam | 35 min | €11.66 | Book |
| 08:30 → 09:10 | Shanxi Travel Agency Ranong Pier → Koh Phayam Pier Ranong | 40 min | €14.57 | Book |
| 09:00 → 09:40 | CheapestJaw Insea Travel and Tour Ranong Pier → Koh Phayam Pier Ranong | 40 min | €10.33 | Book |
| 14:30 → 15:10 | Last boatRanong Ferry Ranong Pier → Koh Phayam | 40 min | €10.73 | Book |
Operator timetable
Daily from Ranong: slow boats at 09:30 and 14:00, speedboats at 10:00 and 14:30
- Slow boat: 09:30, 14:00 (about 2 hours)
- Speedboat: 10:00, 14:30 (about 40 minutes)
Source: Tourism Authority of Thailand, Koh Phayam attraction pages (government source), checked 4 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Pak Nam pier, Saphan Pla Road, Ranong |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Phayam pier, Ao Mae Mai, Ranong |
| Crossing time | 40m (speedboat) – 2h (slow boat) (fastest listed: 35 min) |
| Distance | About 17 nautical miles (31 km) |
| Operators | Ranong – Koh Phayam passenger boats (40m – 45m speedboat; 2h slow boat) |
| Boats | Speedboat, Slow passenger boat (ruea mae) |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Andaman Sea |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
Before you travel
Good to know
- TAT’s English page gives a speedboat fare of 350 THB and its Thai page 400 THB, so check the current fare at the pier.
- TAT lists boat booking numbers 08 2426 4446, 09 4259 8935 and 06 2460 3538, and suggests asking your accommodation to book the boat.
Getting to and from the pier
- Koh Phayam’s main pier at Ao Mae Mai has motorcycle taxis and bicycle rental (TAT)
- Ao Yai, the longest beach (3–4 km), and Ao Khao Khwai are on the west side of the island (TAT)
Return trip: TAT does not publish the return times from Koh Phayam. Boats return from the pier at Ao Mae Mai; ask at the pier or at your accommodation.
Ranong to Koh Phayam ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Ranong to Koh Phayam?
Operators publish 40m (speedboat) – 2h (slow boat) for Ranong to Koh Phayam. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 35 min to 40 min, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 17 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Ranong to Koh Phayam?
4 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 08:30 and the last at 14:30 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Daily from Ranong: slow boats at 09:30 and 14:00, speedboats at 10:00 and 14:30. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Ranong to Koh Phayam ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Pak Nam pier, Saphan Pla Road; boats arrive at Koh Phayam pier, Ao Mae Mai. Some operators use other piers: Ranong Pier Speed Boat and Ranong Pier. Your ticket names the pier. Koh Phayam’s main pier at Ao Mae Mai has motorcycle taxis and bicycle rental (TAT).
How much is the ferry from Ranong to Koh Phayam?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €10.33 to €14.57 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 Ranong to Koh Phayam?
Fame Tour, Shanxi Travel Agency, Jaw Insea Travel and Tour, Ranong Ferry and Ranong – Koh Phayam passenger boats. Ranong – Koh Phayam passenger boats: Speedboat, Slow passenger boat (ruea mae).
Does the Ranong to Koh Phayam 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 Ranong to Koh Phayam?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Phayam to Ranong?
TAT does not publish the return times from Koh Phayam. Boats return from the pier at Ao Mae Mai; ask at the pier or at your accommodation.
What time is the boat from Ranong to Koh Phayam?
Slow boats leave at 09:30 and 14:00 (about 2 hours, 200 THB). Speedboats leave at 10:00 and 14:30 (about 40 minutes, 400 THB). Times and fares are from TAT’s Thai page, checked in October 2026.
Where do Koh Phayam boats leave from in Ranong?
From the pier on Saphan Pla Road in Tambon Pak Nam. The entrance is next to the police station; TAT’s English page calls it the Pak Nam Municipality Pier.
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.
- thai.tourismthailand.org, checked 4 Oct 2026: Government source (TAT, Thai page): boats leave from the islanders’ pier on Saphan Pla Road (entrance next to the police station, Tambon Pak Nam, Ranong): slow boat ("ruea mae") 09:30 and 14:00, 2 hours, 200 THB; speedboat 10:00 and 14:30, 40 minutes, 400 THB.
- tourismthailand.org, checked 4 Oct 2026: Government source (TAT): passenger boat from the Pak Nam Municipality Pier, Amphoe Mueang Ranong; speedboat 350 THB per trip, 45 minutes; "two hours by boat" from Ranong; boat enquiries tel. 08 2426 4446, 09 4259 8935, 06 2460 3538. Main port at Ao Mae Mai on the east coast, with motorcycle taxis and bicycle rental.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Clear shallows on a Koh Phayam beach, looking out to a small wooded islet (Tintin Thaï, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).
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