Bangkok to Koh Phangan: Ferry & Full Moon Party Guide
Koh Phangan has no airport, so every route from Bangkok ends the same way — a ferry from either Koh Samui or Surat Thani's Donsak Pier.
5h – 14h
From $15
How it works
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Pick a gateway: fly Bangkok Airways to Koh Samui (~1h15, the airline that dominates this route), fly any carrier to Surat Thani (~1h), or take an overnight bus/train to Surat Thani (~9–12h).
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From Koh Samui: Lomprayah or Seatran Discovery catamaran from Bangrak Pier. From Surat Thani: Raja Ferry or Seatran Ferry from Donsak Pier.
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Songthaew from Thong Sala pier to Haad Rin (~20–30 min) — unless you're on the party-day Haad Rin Queen from Samui, which skips this step.
Options
| Option | Duration | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overnight bus + ferry (Khao San Road agencies) | 12–14h total | 850–1,400 THB | Cheapest option — sold as one combo ticket, no need to book legs separately. |
| Flight to Surat Thani + Donsak ferry | 5–7h total (flight ~1h) | flight ~700–2,000 THB + ferry from 180 THB (Raja Ferry) | Ferry leg is ~2.5h from Donsak Pier. |
| Bangkok Airways to Koh Samui + ferry | ~2–3h total (flight ~1h15) | flight ~1,500–4,000 THB + ferry from 295 THB | Fastest option, and the only one that reaches Bangrak Pier for the direct Haad Rin Queen on party day. |
Tips for this route
- Book the mainland-to-island ferry leg 2–3 weeks ahead of party dates — combo tickets sell out fast around Full Moon Party.
- Avoid traveling on the party day itself: ferries are overcrowded and prone to delays. Arrive 1–2 days early instead.