Ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Samui
We sail between Koh Phangan and Koh Samui every day, crossing the Gulf of Thailand in as little as 20 minutes. It's one of the shortest inter-island hops in the region, with regular sailings from Thong Sala Pier and fares from THB 216.
- 20 min
- Crossing
- THB 250
- From
- 9
- Operators
- ~57
- Departures
Departure schedule
| Time | Operator | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | Echo Travel | Ferry | 30 min |
| 08:00 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 1h 30m |
| 08:05 | Lomlahkkhirin | Ferry | 25 min |
| 09:30 | Koh Tao Booking Center | Ferry | 50 min |
| 09:30 | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | Van | 3h 00m |
| 10:30 | Seatran Discovery | Ferry + VanCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 1h 30m |
| 10:30 | Songserm | Ferry | 20 min |
| 10:30 | Songserm Express | Ferry | 20 min |
| 10:45 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 30 min |
| 10:45 | Lomlahkkhirin | Ferry | 30 min |
| 11:00 | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | Ferry + VanCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 1h 30m |
| 11:00 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 1h 30m |
| 12:00 | Songserm | Ferry | 1h 00m |
| 12:00 | Phantip 1970 | Ferry + CharterCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 2h 00m |
| 12:30 | Koh Tao Booking Center | Ferry | 20 min |
| 12:30 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 30 min |
| 13:00 | Songserm | Ferry + VanCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 1h 15m |
| 13:00 | Songserm Express | Ferry | 20 min |
| 13:40 | Songserm Express | Ferry | 20 min |
| 13:40 | Lomlahkkhirin | Ferry | 30 min |
| 14:00 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 30 min |
| 14:00 | Lomlahkkhirin | Ferry | 30 min |
| 15:00 | Songserm Express | Ferry | 20 min |
| 15:00 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 30 min |
| 16:00 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 30 min |
| 17:00 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 1h 30m |
| 17:30 | Songserm Express | Ferry | 20 min |
| 18:30 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 2h 00m |
Typical daily departures — check the live schedule and book above.
Transport types explained
- Charter
- Speedboat or charter — the fastest crossing, with fewer seats and a higher fare than the ferry.
- Ferry
- Larger boat, lowest fares and the steadiest ride — slower, but takes the most passengers (often vehicles too).
- Van
- Minivan transfer — often the hotel or town pick-up leg of a combined ticket.
Operators on this route
Boonsiri High Speed Ferries
Echo Travel
Koh Tao Booking Center
Lomlahkkhirin
Lomprayah
Phantip 1970
Seatran Discovery
Songserm
Songserm Express
Piers on this route
Departing Koh Phangan
Arriving Koh Samui
Our ferries leave from Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan's main port, and make the short Gulf crossing to Koh Samui's north and east coast piers. Depending on the service, you arrive at Bangrak Pier, Mae Nam Pier, or Nathon Pier — each placed at a different corner of Samui, so choose the one closest to your accommodation. Ten operators run this corridor, with around 36 departures daily.
Timings and conditions
Crossings depart throughout the morning, with a cluster of sailings between 08:00 and 12:30. The Gulf of Thailand is generally calmer than the open Andaman, and this short hop is comfortable in most weather. The fastest services make the crossing in around 20 minutes; larger car ferries take a little longer but offer more deck space and a smoother ride for those prone to motion.
Koh Samui is a natural next stop from Phangan — bigger, better-connected, with an international airport, wider hotel range, and a lively dining scene. Fares start from around THB 216. The ferry runs year-round. If your timing overlaps with the Full Moon Party on Phangan, book your outbound seat in advance — departures fill on those mornings.