Ferry times from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui

By ferry the journey from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui is scheduled to take from 20 minutes to 1 hour depending upon which ferry service you use.

Ferry Timetable from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui

Click on the Koh Phangan – Koh Samui link in the timetable below for more information and to buy tickets.

Koh Phangan Ferry Port

The main ferry port in Koh Phangan is in the town of Thong Sala.

Koh Samui Ferry Pier

Different ferry services from Koh Phangan arrive into different ferry piers in Koh Samui. Seatran Discovery Ferry services arrive into Bangrak Seatran Discovery Ferry Pier which is near Koh Samui Airport.

About Ferry Services to Koh Samui

Depending on the time of year there are up to 30 ferry services a day from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui with 7 different ferry operators.

Ferry Piers in Koh Phangan

Most of the ferry services depart from Thong Sala, which is the main town in Koh Phangan. The main exceptions are the Haad Rin Queen, which departs from Haad Rin Pier, and the Thong Nai Pan Express which departs from beach in Thong Nai Pan Noi.

Fast Ferries

The two premium ferry services on this route are the Lomprayah High Speed Ferry and the Seatran Discovery Ferry. Both use modern boats which complete the crossing in around 30 minutes. The Seatran Discovery service arrives at a pier close to Koh Samui Airport.

Slower Ferries

Slower services from Thong Sala to Koh Samui include Songserm ferry which is a wooden boat that completes the journey in around 60 minutes, and the Haad Rin Queen which takes 50 minutes.

Choosing Which Ferry to Take

Choosing the best ferry for your journey is about both the departure and arrival times and the selecting the most convenient arrival point in Koh Samui. The Lomprayah High Speed Ferry has two arrival points, Nathon and Maenam. The Haad Rin Queen and Seatran Discovery services both arrive near to Bophut. The Songserm ferry goes to Nathon, and the Thong Nai Pan Express goes to a little used pier in Maenam.