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Koh Samui → Koh Phangan

The short hop between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, famous for the Full Moon Party at Haad Rin. Fast catamarans do it in around 20–30 minutes; the Raja car ferry from Lipa Noi is slower but takes vehicles.

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Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry at a glance

The ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan takes 20m – 1h across the Gulf of Thailand, operated by Lomprayah, Seatran Discovery, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Songserm and Raja Ferry. Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: about 30 departures daily to Thong Sala from Bangrak, Pralarn (Maenam) and Nathon piers.

Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-11-02.

Sources: lomprayah.com · boonsiriferry.com · songserm.com · seatrandiscovery.com · How we verify

Return crossing: Koh Phangan to Koh Samui

Lomprayah and Seatran Discovery and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Songserm and Raja Ferry also sail Koh Phangan to Koh Samui, taking 20m – 1h. From Thong Sala Lomprayah sails to Bangrak nine times a day (07:30 to 18:00), to Pralarn at 08:05, 11:00, 17:00 and 18:30 (ferry, 1 hour) and to Nathon at 08:00 and 11:00. Boonsiri leaves at 07:45, 11:00, 12:30 and 16:45 for Bangrak and 09:30 for Nathon; Seatran at 10:30, 11:00, 16:00 and 16:45 for Bangrak; Songserm at 10:30, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:30 for Bangrak and at 12:00 (ferry) and 12:40 (speedboat) for Nathon. From Haad Rin the Haadrin Queen ferry leaves at 09:30 and 16:00 and its speedboat at 12:30 and 17:00. The last boat is Lomprayah’s 18:30 ferry to Pralarn (arr. 19:30).

Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry timetable & sailing pattern

About 30 departures a day from Samui to Thong Sala between 08:00 and 17:30, from Lomprayah (16), Boonsiri (5), Songserm (6) and Seatran (4), mostly from Bangrak. Speedboats and catamarans take 20–35 minutes; Songserm’s ferry from Nathon takes 50 minutes. Raja Ferry’s vehicle ferry from Lipa Noi takes about 1h 30m, and the Haadrin Queen sails from Bangrak direct to Haad Rin four times a day. Fares run from 200 to 500 THB pier to pier.

Boonsiri’s times and fares are for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027; Seatran and Haadrin Queen list the same daily times through the high season. Lomprayah calls its Timetable 2026 an estimate subject to weather conditions. Songserm’s timetable page shows one day at a time; its times here are for a date in early December 2026.

Published departure times

  • Lomprayah from Bangrak: 08:00, 09:30, 10:30, 11:30, 12:15, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 15:30, 17:30 (30 minutes)
  • Lomprayah from Pralarn (Maenam): 08:00, 11:00 (ferry), 12:30, 14:30 (speedboat, 20 minutes)
  • Lomprayah from Nathon: 12:15, 16:00 (30 minutes)
  • Boonsiri: Bangrak 08:00, 11:00, 12:30, 16:00; Nathon 14:35 (30 minutes)
  • Seatran: Bangrak 08:00, 09:30, 12:30, 14:30 (30–35 minutes)
  • Songserm: Bangrak (Petcherat Pier) 09:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:29 (20 minutes); Nathon 10:30 ferry (arr. 11:20), 17:15 speedboat (arr. 17:45)
  • Haadrin Queen to Haad Rin (from Bangrak): ferry 10:30, 17:00 (50 minutes); speedboat 15:00, 18:30 (25 minutes)

Return: From Thong Sala Lomprayah sails to Bangrak nine times a day (07:30 to 18:00), to Pralarn at 08:05, 11:00, 17:00 and 18:30 (ferry, 1 hour) and to Nathon at 08:00 and 11:00. Boonsiri leaves at 07:45, 11:00, 12:30 and 16:45 for Bangrak and 09:30 for Nathon; Seatran at 10:30, 11:00, 16:00 and 16:45 for Bangrak; Songserm at 10:30, 13:00, 15:00 and 17:30 for Bangrak and at 12:00 (ferry) and 12:40 (speedboat) for Nathon. From Haad Rin the Haadrin Queen ferry leaves at 09:30 and 16:00 and its speedboat at 12:30 and 17:00. The last boat is Lomprayah’s 18:30 ferry to Pralarn (arr. 19:30).

Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.

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Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027; Songserm, Seatran and Haadrin Queen online timetables; Raja Ferry sailing schedule. Verified 2026-11-02.

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Operators on This Route

OperatorCrossing TimeVessels
Lomprayah20m – 30mHigh-speed catamarans
Seatran Discovery30m – 35mHigh-speed ferries
Boonsiri High Speed Ferries30mHigh-speed catamaran
Songserm20m – 25m (speedboat), 50m (ferry from Nathon)Express 1 (speedboat), R5 (ferry)
Raja FerryAbout 1h 30mCar ferries (from Lipa Noi)

Route Features

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Vehicles

Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted

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Foot Passengers

Walk-on passengers welcome

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Pets

No pet facilities

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Distance

12 nautical miles

Getting There & Onward Transport

  • Thong Sala pier has songthaews (shared taxis) to Haad Rin, Srithanu and the island’s beaches
  • Fast boats continue from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao and to Chumphon on the mainland
  • From Samui Airport, Lomprayah and Boonsiri sell through tickets with the van to the pier included (400–500 THB to Thong Sala); otherwise Lomprayah’s van around Koh Samui costs 150 THB per person per trip
  • Lomprayah and Boonsiri also sell tickets with a van to any hotel on Koh Phangan (450–700 THB in total)

Tips for the Koh Samui to Koh Phangan Crossing

  • Bangrak has the most departures; Nathon and Pralarn (Maenam) have a few, and Raja Ferry’s car ferry leaves from Lipa Noi. Check the pier on your ticket.
  • For Haad Rin, the Haadrin Queen sails direct from Bangrak (ferry 10:30 and 17:00, 200 THB; speedboat 15:00 and 18:30, 500 THB) instead of landing at Thong Sala.
  • Lomprayah asks you to be at its pier office 60 minutes before departure; one bag up to 20 kg is included.
  • Lomprayah says its timetable is an estimate subject to weather conditions, and its tickets are non-refundable (one free date change within 90 days, requested at least 2 days before travel).

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Frequently Asked Questions

How busy are the ferries around the Full Moon Party?
Very busy. Boats to Koh Phangan fill up in the days before the party and back to Samui the morning after, so book ahead and allow extra time.
How long is the boat from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
Speedboats and catamarans to Thong Sala take 20–35 minutes (e.g. Lomprayah Bangrak 08:00 → 08:30). Songserm’s ferry from Nathon takes 50 minutes, and Raja Ferry’s car ferry from Lipa Noi about 1 hour 30 minutes (operator timetables, checked 2 November 2026).
Can I take a car or motorbike from Samui to Koh Phangan?
Yes, on Raja Ferry, which carries vehicles between Lipa Noi on Samui and Thong Sala in about 1 hour 30 minutes. Haadrin Queen also describes its Bangrak – Haad Rin ferry as having car and motorbike space. The fast boats are foot-passenger only.
What time is the last boat from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
Lomprayah’s 17:30 speedboat from Bangrak (arr. 18:00) is the last to Thong Sala; Songserm’s last leaves Nathon at 17:15 (arr. 17:45). Haadrin Queen’s 18:30 speedboat from Bangrak goes to Haad Rin (arr. 18:55).
How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
Pier to pier, 200–500 THB one way: Lomprayah, Seatran and Boonsiri charge 350 THB from Bangrak (Boonsiri 300 THB from Nathon; Lomprayah 250 THB on its 11:00 Pralarn ferry and 12:15 Bangrak speedboat), Songserm 250 THB on its Nathon ferry and 350 THB by speedboat, and Haadrin Queen 200 THB by ferry or 500 THB by speedboat to Haad Rin. Lomprayah and Boonsiri add a van to any hotel on Koh Phangan for 450–550 THB in total (operator timetables, checked 2 November 2026).
Which pier on Koh Samui should I use for Koh Phangan?
Bangrak, near the Big Buddha, has the most boats (Lomprayah, Boonsiri, Seatran, Songserm’s Petcherat Pier and the Haadrin Queen). Lomprayah also sails from Pralarn Pier at Maenam, and Lomprayah, Boonsiri and Songserm from Nathon on the west coast. Raja Ferry’s car ferry uses Lipa Noi. Most boats land at Thong Sala; the Haadrin Queen goes to Haad Rin, for the Full Moon Party beach.
How do I get from Samui Airport to the Koh Phangan boat?
Lomprayah and Boonsiri sell tickets from Samui Airport with the van to the pier included. Lomprayah’s run via Bangrak from 07:30 to 17:00 (400–500 THB, 600–700 THB with a van to any hotel on Koh Phangan), via Pralarn (10:00 ferry, 400 THB; 11:30, 500 THB) and via Nathon (11:00 and 15:00, 500 THB). Boonsiri’s leave the airport at 07:30 and 12:00 and reach Thong Sala at 08:30 and 13:00 (500 THB).
How early should I be at the pier, and how much luggage can I take?
Lomprayah asks passengers to be at its office at the pier at least 60 minutes before departure; Haadrin Queen’s online booking closes 30 minutes before. On Lomprayah one large bag up to 20 kg is included (200 THB more if heavier) and small bags are free; surfboards cost 300 THB on the boat (400 THB with a bus or van) and only folding bicycles are carried (500 THB on the boat, 700 THB with a bus or van).
How often does the Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry sail?
About 30 departures a day from Samui to Thong Sala between 08:00 and 17:30, from Lomprayah (16), Boonsiri (5), Songserm (6) and Seatran (4), mostly from Bangrak. Speedboats and catamarans take 20–35 minutes; Songserm’s ferry from Nathon takes 50 minutes. Raja Ferry’s vehicle ferry from Lipa Noi takes about 1h 30m, and the Haadrin Queen sails from Bangrak direct to Haad Rin four times a day. Fares run from 200 to 500 THB pier to pier. Boonsiri’s times and fares are for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027; Seatran and Haadrin Queen list the same daily times through the high season. Lomprayah calls its Timetable 2026 an estimate subject to weather conditions. Songserm’s timetable page shows one day at a time; its times here are for a date in early December 2026. This is the pattern published in the Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027; Songserm, Seatran and Haadrin Queen online timetables; Raja Ferry sailing schedule (checked 2026-11-02); confirm exact departure times on the official timetable before you travel.
Which ferry companies sail from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan?
Lomprayah, Seatran Discovery, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Songserm, Raja Ferry operate this route. Compare sailing times and ticket types before booking, as they often differ between operators.
Can I take the Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry as a foot passenger?
Yes. Foot passengers can travel on this route. Allow time to reach the passenger terminal and check the operator’s check-in closing time.
Are dogs and pets allowed on the Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry?
This route has no dedicated pet facilities. Assistance dogs are normally carried, but confirm with the operator before travelling.
How far is Koh Samui from Koh Phangan by ferry?
The sea crossing is about 12 nautical miles (roughly 22 km).