Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)
Ferries to Koh Phangan Island
Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier)
Ferries to Koh Phangan Island
The Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry route is provided by 2 ferry companies. The ferry crossing from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) is approximately 1 hour on most ferries servicing this route. Ferries between Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) cost around $13 and $77, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier).
The Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry route is provided by 2 operators and is available for booking all year round. The ferry crossing from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) takes approximately 1 hour on ferries servicing this route. The ferry duration for the Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry can range between 30 minutes and 1 hour depending on the operator that you decide to travel with.
There are around 11 weekly sailings from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier).
Songserm provide 1 sailing daily, 7 sailings weekly. Lomprayah High Speed Ferries provide 2 sailings daily, 14 sailings weekly. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
The first ferry leaves Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Port at approximately 10:30 and the last ferry leaves at approximately 16:00. Ferry schedules can vary by operator and season.
The fastest ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) is with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries in 30 minutes.
The fastest ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) usually cost around $38.55.
There are currently no overnight ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier).
There are no cabins available on ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier).
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier).
Unfortunately, there are no car ferries available from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier).
Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger on the Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry with Songserm & Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.
Passengers sailing with Songserm and Lomprayah High Speed Ferries can bring up to 20kg of luggage per person free of charge, along with small carry-on bags, backpacks or handbags. If your luggage exceeds this limit, an excess-luggage fee will apply. For Lomprayah the surcharge is 200 THB per extra kg, and for Songserm it’s 20 THB per extra kg.
The price of a ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) can vary between $12.99 and $77.48 depending on the operator, season and whether you are travelling with a vehicle. The average price of a foot passenger is $38.55, with prices ranging from $8 and $79. All ferry prices can change from season to season. Please be aware that prices do not include booking fees. 1 December 2025
Find cheap ferry tickets using our deal finder. It is highly recommended that you book in advance to ensure yourself the best possible prices and availability on the Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry.
First class is not available on ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier).
Yes, you can take a day trip from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan by ferry, and it’s one of the most popular ferry routes in Thailand. Koh Samui to Koh Phangan ferry times range from 30 minutes to 1 hour depending on the operator and boat type. This makes it easy for visitors to enjoy a full Koh Phangan day trip, with enough time to explore beaches and waterfalls and also visit the island’s famous Full Moon Party, without needing to stay overnight.
The best way to travel from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) is by ferry. With 2 sailings per day, you are bound to find a suitable ferry crossing to suit your needs. However, there are alternative routes to explore if you require additional flexibility.
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| Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Koh Samui Island | |
| Destination Country | Koh Phangan Island | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Songserm & Lomprayah High Speed Ferries | |
| Average Price | $39 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 11 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 1 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Distance | 4 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 December 2025.
Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries are operated by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, Seatran Ferry and Songserm connecting Thailand with 9 destinations. Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Ferries sail around 54 times a day and up to 352 times a week.
Ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) sail approximately 22 times per week with a crossing time of 52m. The average price of a Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry is about $35.
The Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry runs 15 times per week with a duration of 2h 50m. The average price of a Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry is around $78.
Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries sail to Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier), Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier), Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier), Nakhon Si Thammarat City, Krabi Town, Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier), Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, Surat Thani City, Surat Thani Airport.
Sailing time on a Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry can vary between 30m and 4h 0m depending on the route, operator and season.
The price of a ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) starts at around $109.56. Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries can range between $109.56 and $17.92 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
The fastest ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) is on the Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferry in 30m with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.
Car ferries do not sail from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier), only foot passengers can board ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
Foot passengers can travel on ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, Songserm, Seatran Ferry.
No, currently you can not take your pet with you on the ferry from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
Cabins are currently unavailable on all ferries from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed on any ferry travelling to Koh Samui.
Seatran Ferry, Raja Ferry, Songserm, Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, Seatran Discovery connecting Koh Samui Island, Koh Tao Island, Phuket Island, Thailand. Ferries from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) sail approximately 81.0 times a day and up to 547.0 times a week.
Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) ferries sail to Bangkok, Chumphon (Lomprayah Pier), Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier), Donsak (Raja Ferry Port), Donsak (Seatran Donsak Pier), Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier), Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier), Koh Samui (Nathon Pier), Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier), Krabi Town, Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, Nakhon Si Thammarat City, Phuket Town, Samui Airport, Surat Thani (Tapee Pier), Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani City, Surat Thani Train Station.
Ferries sailing from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) can range between 20m and 12h 0m. Ferry times can change from season to season.
The most popular route from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) is Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) - Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier).
Ferry price from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) can range between £9 and £66 depending on various factors such as the route, season, operator and type of ship.
No operators from this port take cars on board.
Foot Passengers are allowed on ferries from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier). You can travel as a foot passenger from Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) with Seatran Ferry, Raja Ferry, Songserm, Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, Seatran Discovery.
