How to get to Koh Phangan
Koh Phangan is about 2.5 hours from Suratthani , 30 minutes from Koh Samui and 1.5 hours from Koh Tao by boat. There are ferries to Koh Tao, Suratthani, Donsak, Samui and Phangan. You can also go by a speed-boat from Bophut pier on Samui to Koh Phangan. You can buy your ticket at any travel agency in Thailand to get to Koh Phangan.
The State Railway of Thailand operate an efficient rail service down from Bangkok to Surratthani and up from Had Yai in the deep south of Thailand. Overnight sleeper trains are the best way to go, with clean and secure carriages, waiter service and clean crisp bedding.
Most long haul bus journeys in Thailand are taken on private air-conditioned tour coaches. They are the cheapest way to get around, but on longer journeys, they can become a bit tiresome, thus involving stop-offs in your journey plan can make for a more relaxing and interesting trip. Nearly all long haul bus journeys are made overnight when the traffic is at a minimum.
All buses and trains stop in Suratthani town centre, where you will be provided with a connecting bus to the appropriate ferry pier enabling you to continue your over-sea journey to Koh Pha Ngan, approximately three and a half hours away, including the bus trip from Suratthani centre to the port.
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