How to Get from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan
Koh Tao to Koh Phangan by speedboat, catamaran or ferry: 5 Lomprayah departures a day, from 45 minutes and 450 baht.
Last updated: October 27, 2026
Photo: Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Koh Tao is small, rocky and built around diving. Koh Phangan is bigger and wilder, from the beach parties of Haad Rin to the quiet jungle hills of the north. Between them lies a short stretch of Gulf water that is glassy in the morning and livelier by afternoon.
You choose between a quick speedboat, a catamaran and a slower ferry, and any of them gets you across in a morning or an afternoon.
Koh Tao to Koh Phangan by Ferry
Lomprayah runs 5 departures a day from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan: a speedboat at 07:05 (arrives 07:50, 700 baht), a catamaran at 09:15 (10:30, 600 baht), a speedboat at 12:30 (13:30, 700 baht), a catamaran at 15:30 (16:45, 600 baht) and a ferry at 16:30 (18:10, 450 baht).[1] Songserm sails at 09:30, takes about 2 hours and costs 500 baht.[2] Boats arrive at Thong Sala Pier, the main port of Koh Phangan.[3]
Catamarans and Ferry
The catamarans are large enough to handle moderate swell, so they ride more steadily than the speedboats. Sit in the air-conditioned cabin or head to the sun deck and watch the Gulf of Thailand slide past. The slow ferry costs the least and takes the longest.
Speedboats
The speedboats cross in 45 minutes to 1 hour. You sit close to the water and feel every wave, and rough weather affects them more than the big boats. Speedboats have little luggage space, so keep valuables in a waterproof bag.[2]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price | Duration | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedboat | 700 baht | 45 min - 1h | 07:05, 12:30[1] |
| Catamaran | 600 baht | 1h 15m | 09:15, 15:30[1] |
| Ferry | 450 baht | 1h 40m | 16:30[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan
- Book ahead around the Full Moon: In the days leading up to the Full Moon Party boats fill up, so buy your ticket early.
- Arrive early: Check in at the pier office well before departure.
- Watch the weather: When the sea is rough, choose a catamaran or the ferry over a speedboat.
- Keep valuables with you: Luggage is often stacked on deck or at the back, so take a small daypack to your seat.
- Haad Rin: Most boats arrive at Thong Sala. If you stay in Haad Rin, take a songthaew (shared taxi truck) from there.
Timetable
| Ferry Koh Tao - Koh Phangan $ 14.80โ1,116.19 50m โ 2h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan, including current prices and schedules.
The 16:30 ferry is the cheapest, at 450 baht. The catamarans cost 600 baht.
The 07:05 speedboat arrives at 07:50, a crossing of 45 minutes. The 12:30 speedboat takes 1 hour.
From 45 minutes by speedboat to about 2 hours on the slowest services. The catamarans take 1 hour 15 minutes.
Conditions change with the season and the day. In rough weather the larger catamarans and the ferry give a steadier ride than a speedboat.
At Thong Sala Pier, the main port of Koh Phangan.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Lomprayah High Speed Ferries: Timetable Lomprayah 2026 (update 25/08/69, PDF). Retrieved October 21, 2026.
- [2] Songserm: Songserm: Koh Samui, Phangan & Tao Ferries. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
- [3] Lomprayah High Speed Ferries: Travel from Bangkok to Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Tao in One Trip. Retrieved October 24, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.