Your Travel Guide to Thailand
All information & tips to prepare your trip in Thailand
You will find all the practical information about traveling by boat in Thailand on the dedicated page.
| Route | Departure time | Duration | Type | Price | Company | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koh Samui (Any hotel) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala) | 06:00 | 4:30 | Van + Bateau | 370 THB | Raja ferry | Book |
| Koh Samui (Samui Airport) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 07:30 | 1:00 | van + bateau | 450 THB | Seatran | Book |
| Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 08:00 | 0:30 | bateau | 300 THB | Seatran | Book |
| Koh Samui (Maenam Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 08:00 | 0:30 | bateau | 300 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
| Koh Samui (Maenam pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala) | 08:00 - 12:30 | 0:30 | bateau | 350 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
| Koh Samui (Bangrak pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala) | 08:00 - 13:00 - 16:30 | 0:30 | bateau | 300 THB | Seatran | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 09:00 | 0:45 | bateau | 200 THB | Songserm | Book |
| Koh Samui (Lipa Noi Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 09:00 | 1:30 | bateau | 150 THB | Raja Ferry | Book |
| Koh Samui (Big Buddha Pier) → Koh Phangan (Haad Rin Pier) | 10:30 | 0:50 | bateau | 200 THB | Haad Rin Queen | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 11:15 | 0:30 | bateau | 300 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala) | 11:15 - 13:30 - 17:00 | 0:30 | bateau | 300 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala) | 11:30 | 1:30 | bateau | 550 THB | Songserm | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 11:30 | 0:45 | bateau | 200 THB | Songserm | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala) | 11:30 - 17:30 | 0:45 | bateau | 250 THB | Songserm | Book |
| Koh Samui (Samui Airport) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 12:30 | 1:00 | van + bateau | 450 THB | Seatran | Book |
| Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 13:00 | 0:30 | bateau | 300 THB | Seatran | Book |
| Koh Samui (Big Buddha Pier) → Koh Phangan (Haad Rin Pier) | 13:00 | 0:50 | bateau | 200 THB | Haad Rin Queen | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 13:30 | 0:30 | bateau | 300 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
| Koh Samui (Samui Airport) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 16:00 | 0:30 | van + bateau | 450 THB | Seatran | Book |
| Koh Samui (Big Buddha Pier) → Koh Phangan (Haad Rin Pier) | 16:00 | 0:50 | bateau | 200 THB | Haad Rin Queen | Book |
| Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 16:30 | 0:30 | bateau | 300 THB | Seatran | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 17:00 | 0:30 | bateau | 300 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 17:30 | 0:45 | bateau | 200 THB | Songserm | Book |
| Koh Samui (Lipa Noi pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala) | 18:00 | 1:30 | bateau | 150 THB | Raja ferry | Book |
| Koh Samui (Big Buddha Pier) → Koh Phangan (Haad Rin Pier) | 18:30 | 0:50 | bateau | 200 THB | Haad Rin Queen | Book |
| Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) → Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) | 19:00 | 0:30 | bateau | 400 THB | Lomprayah | Book |
The atmosphere on Thailand's night trains, with their dining cars turned into nightclubs, is truly amazing! It is often a memorable journey, even though you don't see much of the landscape. To be sure to have a sleeper, it's best to book your tickets in advance via websites like 12Go.
Khao San Road is Bangkok's backpacker district. Travel agencies and transport companies offer buses or combined bus + ferry tickets from Khao San Road to popular islands such as Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan... as well as to other destinations in the country.
There are direct buses from Bangkok to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap (the town near Angkor) in Cambodia, border crossing included. Buses leave from Mo Chit, Bangkok's Northern Bus Terminal. Seats are limited, so it is best to book in advance on 12Go.
If you prefer to plan ahead and book your train tickets before you leave, you can do so on the 12Go website, which I have personally tested and recommend. Booking in advance is especially recommended for sleeper berths on night trains, but can also be a good idea for some Special Express trains.