Koh Phangan is about 3 1/2 hours from Surat Thani Province and 30 minutes from Koh Samui Island by boat.
The easiest way from Bangkok to Koh Phangan is to buy joint tickets from Songserm Travel Center who operates joint ticket (Ferry and Express boats, bus, train, air) to Koh Phangan:
From Bangkok
Most comfortable way
1. Book an hour flight from Bangkok Airways (call center 1771) or Thai Airlines (call center 02-256 1111) to Koh Samui and buy boat and bus ticket from the airport limousine counter to get to Koh Phangan.
Another convenient way
Book the flight at Airasia.com (call center 02-515 9999), 12Go Airlines (call center: 1126) and Thai Airways (call center 02-256 1111) which operate a one hour and ten minutes flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani province daily , buy a boat and bus ticket direct to Koh Phangan from the information counter in Surat Thani airport.
A longer and cheaper trip
By Bus
Buy joint ticket (boat & bus) from any travel agent in Bangkok (especially on Kao San Road) direct to Koh Phangan. The bus leaves from Bangkok at 1800pm and you will be on Koh Phangan about noon time the next day.
By Train
Buy joint ticket (train & bus & boat) from Bangkok train station direct to Koh Phangan. Train leaves 2-3 times in the evening and you will be on Koh Phangan the next day. website: http://railway.co.th (call center: 1690)
Please note:
- Usually, the bus is available all the time, you do not need to book in advance.
- Train is always fully booked on Weekend and Public Holiday, if you choose this transportation, please be awared to book at least 7 days in advance.
From Phuket
Most comfortable way
Bangkok Airways (call center 1771) operates three flights a day from Phuket to Koh Samui daily. Flight schedules changes due to tourist seasons.
A longer and cheaper trip
The easiest way to get the joint ticket (boat & bus) direct to Koh Phangan is to contact any travel agency in Phuket. They all sell the ticket and arrange the journey for you.
From Singapore
Bangkok Airways (call center 1771) operates flight leaving Singapore to Koh Samui daily.
From Kuala Lumpur
Airasia (call center: 02-515 9999) operated two flights daily to Phuket. Connect with Bangkok Airways, you will be on Koh Samui in the same day.
From Hongkong
Bangkok Airways (call center 1771) operates flight leaving Hongkong to Koh Samui daily.
Please note that Travel on Peak Season (December-April) needs flight booking at least one months in advance.
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