The cheapest and fastest ferries from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
Cheapest price
$10
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
1 h 15 m
Average duration
2 h 3 m
Ferries per day
14
Distance
103 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $10.
Of the 14 ferries that leave Koh Phangan for Surat Thani on Mon, Jul 27, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jul 27 the direct ferries cover the 103 km distance in an average of 2 h 3 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h 15 m .
On Mon, Jul 27 the slowest ferries will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Seatran Ferry8:30 AM2h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)10:45 AMDonsak (Seatran Donsak Pier)$101One-way0 transfers
Seatran Ferry2:30 PM2h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)4:45 PMDonsak (Seatran Donsak Pier)$101One-way0 transfers
Seatran Ferry5:30 PM2h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)7:45 PMDonsak (Seatran Donsak Pier)$101One-way0 transfers
Seatran Ferry5:30 AM2h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)7:45 AMDonsak (Seatran Donsak Pier)$101One-way0 transfers
Seatran Ferry11:30 AM2h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)1:45 PMDonsak (Seatran Donsak Pier)$101One-way0 transfers
Songserm12:40 PM1h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)1:55 PMDonsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier)$181One-way0 transfers
Seatran Ferry8:30 AM2h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)10:45 AMDonsak (Seatran Donsak Pier)$101One-way0 transfers
Seatran Ferry2:30 PM2h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)4:45 PMDonsak (Seatran Donsak Pier)$101One-way0 transfers
Seatran Ferry5:30 PM2h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)7:45 PMDonsak (Seatran Donsak Pier)$101One-way0 transfers
Seatran Ferry5:30 AM2h15Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)7:45 AMDonsak (Seatran Donsak Pier)$101One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare ferry and bus for Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the ferry with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a ferry which can get you there in 2h 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a ferry costs an average of $10, and a bus costs an average of $11.
Distance: 55 nautical miles (103 km)
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| Ferry | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
$11 Average price Cheapest | $12 Average price |
3h 15m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 1h 0m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
![]() Most popular ferry company | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani:
A ferry is $0.54 (€0.54) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani costing on average $12 (€12).
Other travel options to Surat Thani take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 6m.
Koh Phangan to Surat Thani Ferry Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Songserm | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 1h15 | Sailing Days Mon |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Lomprayah High Speed Ferries | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun |
Operator Seatran Ferry | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri |
Operator Raja Ferry | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Sailing Days Fri |
Live departures
Koh Phangan to Surat Thani ferry times
The table below shows live departures for Koh Phangan to Surat Thani ferries for today, Sunday, July 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:30 PM Koh Phangan | 2h15 | 12:45 AM Surat Thani | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, July 27 | |||||
Seatran Ferry | 5:30 AM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 4h00 | 9:30 AM Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 5:30 AM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 2h15 | 7:45 AM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 5:30 AM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 5h30 | 11:00 AM Surat Thani Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 8:30 AM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 2h15 | 10:45 AM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 8:30 AM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 4h00 | 12:30 PM Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 8:30 AM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 5h00 | 1:30 PM Surat Thani Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 11:30 AM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 4h00 | 3:30 PM Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 11:30 AM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 5h00 | 4:30 PM Surat Thani Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 11:30 AM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 2h15 | 1:45 PM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Songserm | 12:40 PM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 1h15 | 1:55 PM Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 2:30 PM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 2h15 | 4:45 PM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 2:30 PM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 4h30 | 7:00 PM Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 5:30 PM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 4h00 | 9:30 PM Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Seatran Ferry | 5:30 PM Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 2h15 | 7:45 PM Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Ferry from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
Ferries from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani run on average 12 times per day, taking around 2h 15m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $10 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 12 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 05:30, the last at 18:00. The fastest ferry covers the 55 nautical miles (103 km) distance in 2h 15m. There are 55 sailings per week.


Distance 55 nautical miles (103 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 (€10) |
Ferries per day 12 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 55 |
Fastest ferry 2h 15m |
First ferry 5:30 AM |
Last ferry 6:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Ferry operators: Seatran Ferry, Boonsiri Ferry from Koh Phangan to Surat ThaniYou can travel by ferry between Koh Phangan to Surat Thani with Seatran Ferry, Boonsiri Ferry for as low as $10 (€10). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Seatran Ferry
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FAQs: Ferry from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Surat Thani, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular ferry ports
Popular ports from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
Most Koh Phangan to Surat Thani ferries use the Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) to Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier) port pair, with some services arriving at Surat Thani Airport. Use this guide to compare Koh Phangan and Surat Thani ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
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