How to Get from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
Boats from Koh Phangan to Donsak and Surat Thani: Lomprayah, Songserm and Raja Ferry, with departure times, travel times and fares.
Last updated: October 31, 2026
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Koh Phangan's Thong Sala pier is the island's gateway to the mainland, and Surat Thani is where the boats meet the buses, the trains south to Malaysia and the airport. The crossing takes you over the open Gulf, so the last thing you see of the island is the horizon fading behind the wake.
Koh Phangan to Surat Thani by Ferry
Lomprayah runs a catamaran from Koh Phangan to Donsak Pier on the mainland at 07:00 and 10:00. It arrives at 09:30 and 12:45 and costs 750 baht (about $22).[1] Raja Ferry's car ferries between Thong Sala and Donsak take about 2 hours 30 minutes.[2]
Songserm's boat from Koh Phangan to Donsak leaves at 12:40 and arrives at 13:55 for 550 baht (about $16).[3]
Koh Phangan to Surat Thani by Catamaran and Bus
Lomprayah sells the boat and the onward road as one ticket. The 07:00 departure reaches the Surat Thani train station at 11:15 for 1,050 baht (about $31) and Surat Thani Airport at 11:30 for 1,150 baht (about $34). The 10:00 departure arrives at the train station at 14:15.[1]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price | Duration | Departures |
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| Lomprayah catamaran to Donsak Pier | 750 baht (about $22)[1] | 2h 30min to 2h 45min | 07:00, 10:00 |
| Lomprayah catamaran and bus to the train station | 1,050 baht (about $31)[1] | 4h 15min | 07:00, 10:00 |
| Songserm boat to Donsak | 550 baht (about $16)[3] | 1h 15min | 12:40 |
Tips for Traveling from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani
- Book in Advance: Seats on the morning boats fill up in the days after a Full Moon Party.
- Allow Time for a Flight: The catamaran and bus ticket reaches the airport at 11:30, so book a flight that leaves in the late afternoon rather than at midday.[1]
- Keep Valuables With You: Large bags are stowed near the boat entrance, so carry your passport and electronics in a small daypack.
Timetable
| Taxi Koh Phangan - Surat Thani $ 227.98 4h | |
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| Ferry Koh Phangan - Surat Thani $ 12.73โ28.13 2h โ 8h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Songserm's boat to Donsak costs 550 baht (about $16), and Lomprayah's catamaran to Donsak Pier costs 750 baht (about $22).
Songserm's 12:40 boat reaches Donsak in 1 hour 15 minutes. Lomprayah's catamaran takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and its combined ticket continues by bus to the Surat Thani train station or airport.
The boat to Donsak takes between 1 hour 15 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes. With the bus on to the train station, Lomprayah's journey takes about 4 hours 15 minutes.
The ferries between Koh Phangan and Donsak use Thong Sala Pier.
Yes. Lomprayah's catamaran and bus ticket leaves Koh Phangan at 07:00 and arrives at Surat Thani Airport at 11:30 for 1,150 baht (about $34).
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Lomprayah: Timetable Lomprayah 2026 (update 25/08/69, PDF). Retrieved October 31, 2026.
- [2] Raja Ferry Port PLC: Sailing schedule. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
- [3] Songserm: Songserm timetable. Retrieved October 21, 2026.
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