Facts about the transport from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
Cheapest Transport
$12
Fastest Transport
2h
Earliest Departure
5:00 AM
Latest Departure
5:30 PM
Departures per day
61
Distance
100 kilometers
Transport Companies
BangkokTaxi24, Lomprayah, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Seatran Ferry
Koh Phangan to Surat Thani Destination Reviews
KW
Katharina W
Ferry left on time, it' a bit old, but still seems fine. They give you stickers to sort you, where they write where you're going/next connection. Bus was waiting for us at the pier, we had to wait for another ferry and then drop some people in town before going to the train station, so we arrived about 30 minutes after estimated arrival. They last went to the airport, don't know how long that took them, but as they state you should calculate at least 4-5 hours before you flight time. There was a couple that originally booked only to town and they could go to the airport for an additional 100baht per person, so that's an option in case you need it.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Aug 23, 2023
MW
Matthijs W
No airco in the bus to Surat Tahni trainstation. Furthermore, my bag was full of dirt when it came out of the bus.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Jul 31, 2023
VM
Viola M
Everything was okay, perfect in time. Van drive did not make a single stop in between.
Experience was great! Ferry come on time, however the air conditioning no very powerful. suggest checking on it. other than that all good.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Jul 13, 2023
AP
Arnaud P
Driver was riding to fast ans dangeriously otherwise it was ok
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Nov 11, 2022
SJ
Sander J
Crossing deliberately booked from Tapee pier because we would be in a hotel there very close by. Been keen on just this location and time because other reviews have mentioned that sometimes a mini-van has to be driven from this pier to Donsak pier for an hour.
Booked: departure from Tapee pier, sailing at 8am. Nowhere in the booking process were we given different times or boarding point. Seemed all well arranged so.
After completing the payment, a confirmation via e-mail came quickly. Meeting point was near Tapee pier. But the departure from Donsak. Which we did not want at all and had not been included in the info during the booking. Departure time idd 8am, from Donsak! So departure from Tapee at 7, and an urgent request to be there at least one hour in advance. So 6 am!
In short. Not what we wanted. If this had been clearly indicated during the booking process, we certainly would not have opted for this. If you choose this, there is nothing wrong with that, but be transparent when booking.
In the end we decided to take a different hotel, 10 minutes away from the Donsak pier so we could just walk there by 8 am and board. In retrospect, we would have been better off doing this crossing entirely without this booking because buying the ferry ticket separately at the counter is much cheaper. But that also makes sense since
you also pay for an hour of mini-van transportation.
Crossing there with the ferry from Raja nothing to complain about. Older ferry. Nice enclosed seating area with good chairs and air conditioning if you choose. Outside/inside seating also possible. Several vending machines with snacks and drinks on board. Just neat.
Back by speed boat from Lomprayah. That is an open and low boat with hard wooden benches that goes back in an hour and a half with a stop at Ko Samui. Nothing in terms of comfort or facilities on board so do go to the toilet before then.
So low rating because of the organization by 12goasia and not because of the boat crossing.
This review was autotranslated
Overtocht bewust geboekt vanaf de Tapee pier omdat wij daar zeer nabij in een hotel zouden zitten. Scherp geweest op juist deze locatie en tijd omdat in andere reviews voorbij kwam dat er soms vanaf deze pier eerst een uur met een mini-van naar de Donsak pier gereden moet.
Geboekt: vertrek vanaf Tapee pier, afvaart om 8u. Nergens in het boekings proces afwijkende tijden of opstapplaats meegekregen. Leek allemaal goed geregeld dus.
Na het afronden van de betaling kwam vrij snel een bevestiging via de mail. Verzamel locatie idd nabij de Tapee pier. Maar de afvaart toch vanaf Donsak. Wat wij dus helemaal niet wilden en ook niet eerder in de info tijdens het boeken hadden meegekregen. Tijd afvaart idd 8u, vanaf Donsak! Vertrek vanaf Tapee dus toch om 7, en het dringend verzoek er wel minimaal een uur van tevoren aanwezig te zijn. Dus 6u!!
Kortom. Niet wat wij wilden. Als dit tijdens het boekingsproces duidelijk was aangegeven hadden wij hier zeker niet voor gekozen. Als je hiervoor kiest is daar niets mis mee, maar wees dan transparant tijdens het boeken.
Uiteindelijk er maar voor gekozen een ander hotel te nemen, op 10 minuten afstand van de Donsak pier zodat we daar gewoon tegen 8u heen konden wandelen en opstappen. Achteraf hadden we deze overtocht beter helemaal zonder deze boeking kunnen doen want de veerboot kaart los aan de balie kopen is stukken goedkoper. Maar dat is dan ook wel weer logisch aangezien
je dus ook voor een uurtje mini-van vervoer betaald.
Overtocht heen met de veerboot van Raja niets op aan te merken. Oudere veerboot. Mooie afgesloten zitruimte met goede stoelen en airco als je ervoor kiest. Buiten/binnen zitten ook mogelijk. Diverse verkoopmachines met snacks en drinken aan boord. Gewoon keurig.
Terug met de speedboot van Lomprayah. Dat is een open en lage boot met harde houten bankjes die in anderhalf uur teruggaat met een tussenstop op Ko Samui. Niets aan comfort of faciliteiten aan boord dus wel voor die tijd even naar het toilet gaan.
Lage beoordeling dus vanwege de organisatie door 12goasia en niet vanwege de overtocht met de boot.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Nov 6, 2022
NM
Natalie M
A bit delayed and the ferry was old, but all in all we made it to Surat Thani
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Sep 12, 2022
LK
Lars K
Minivan was ready when we arrived from the ferry so that was good. We drove directly to the train station so that was good too. But the driver fell asleep halfway, we half hit the roadside then the driver woke up and an accident was avoided. Everybody was scared and we were lucky to survive.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), Aug 25, 2022
D
Daniel
almost 2 hours delay with the ferry arriving to donsak pier. then if not for the van driver i`d have missed the train too. nerve racking trip.
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), May 7, 2022
MG
Mateusz G
very good price/quality ratio
Ferry Ferry, Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่), May 2, 2022
Travelling between Koh Phangan and Surat Thani is possible by Bus, ferry, van and taxi. Ferry+van guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+ferry+van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 209.86 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 11.45.
How long does it take to get from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 8 hours to travel between Koh Phangan and Surat Thani depending on the means of transport you choose.
Ferry+van is the fastest way to travel between Koh Phangan and Surat Thani. Ferry+van will bring you to your destination in 2h. Bus+ferry+van does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach Surat Thani.
How much does it cost to get from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani?
Travelling between Koh Phangan and Surat Thani can be as cheap as USD 11.45 if you opt for a Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970) bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 209.86 if you buy a BangkokTaxi24 taxi ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Koh Phangan and Surat Thani ?
33 by Ferry+Van from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 17:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
27 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 17:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
1 from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani starting from 00:00 Koh Phangan Transfer until 00:00 Koh Phangan Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Koh Phangan and Surat Thani
BangkokTaxi24
Ferry
Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.
Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Companies operating ferry routes between Koh Phangan and Surat Thani
Lomprayah (ลมพระยา)
What is the most popular transport to get from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
