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  • Depart Trip
    Surat Thani Koh Phangan 22 March 2025, Sat
  • Return Trip
    Koh Phangan Surat Thani 23 March 2025, Sun

Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan

It is one of the most beautiful ways to take the ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan. The trip through the Gulf of Thailand is relaxing and beautiful. You can choose a ferry based on your price, needs, and personal tastes. Raja Ferry is one of reputable ferry operator that runs this ferry services from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan. In general, there are two main parts to the trip from Surat Thani to Koh Phangan:

Step 1: Get to Donsak Pier.

  • In about 65 kilometers southeast of Surat Thani is Donsak Pier, where boats to Koh Phangan leave from. In order to get to Donsak Pier, you must take a bus or vehicle from Surat Thani town, Surat Thani Airport, or Surat Thani Railway Station. Usually, your ferry ticket covers the journey, which takes about an hour and a half to two hours.


    • Step 2. Go on a ferry to Koh Phangan.

  • The ferry ride to Koh Phangan from Donsak Pier can take anywhere from 2.5 to 4 hours, based on the type of ferry you take (standard ferry or high-speed catamaran). On the way, you'll see small islands and cross the calm, blue waters of the Gulf of Thailand.

    • Ferry Options And Operators In Great Detail

  • Since 1981, Raja Ferry has been a Thai company that runs ships across the Gulf of Thailand. Their boats go on up to seven different routes, such as from Donsak to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan to Koh Samui, and Koh Samui to Surat Thani Airport. There are 14 ships in the company's fleet right now, and more will be added in the future. The R11, which is the biggest of these ships, can carry up to 411 people and 80 cars on a single trip. All of Raja Ferries' boats can fit cars, and most of the time, there are up to 11 experienced crew members on board to keep you safe. Raja Ferry also takes safety very seriously. All of their ships have emergency gear like life jackets, lifeboats, and first aid kits on board.

    • The Places Where People Leave And Arrive

  • This is where most boats that go to Koh Phangan leave from (Donsak Pier, Surat Thani). A shuttle service from Surat Thani town, the airport, or the train station to Donsak Pier is often included in ferry tickets bought online or through a travel agent. Planning your trip should take into account the fact that the drive from Surat Thani town takes about an hour.
  • [Thong Sala Pier (Koh Phangan)]: This is where most ferries come; it's Koh Phangan's main port. To get to Haad Rin (for the Full Moon Party), Haad Yao, and other beaches on the island, you can easily take a cab or a songthaew (local shared trucks). When you get to the pier, there are many ways to get inside.

    • Book Ferry Ticket From Surat Thani To Koh Phangan Now!

    Many ferry companies, such as Lomprayah, Seatran, and Raja Ferry, have websites where you can easily book seats. Such sites include Easybook. You can often book the bus from Surat Thani to Donsak Pier at the same time when you book online.

    You can buy your tickets at Surat Thani or Koh Phangan local travel agencies if you're already in Thailand. As part of their packages, these companies often offer transportation from your hotel to the pier.

    A lot of people visit Koh Phangan during the high season, which runs from December to March, and during the Full Moon Party, which happens every month. Ferry tickets tend to sell out quickly during these times, so it's best to buy yours early. Better prices on ferry tickets and maybe fewer people on the boats if you visit Koh Phangan outside of these times.

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