About an hour, each boat to Thong Sala
Approximately twelve boats depart daily from Mae Haad between 7:05 AM and 4:30 PM for Koh Phangan. All arrive in Thong Sala, the main town and pier of Koh Phangan on the southwest coast. Lomprayah operates six boats (from the 7:05 AM speedboat to the 4:30 PM ferry), while Boonsiri and Songserm each operate three. The catamarans take about one hour and 15 minutes and cost 600 baht, the speedboats less than an hour and cost 600–700 baht, and the ferries up to two hours and cost 450–500 baht.
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From Thong Sala, you can take a songthaew to Haad Rin or to your accommodation. I would recommend taking a catamaran in the morning, which will get you to Phangan in time for lunch without having to get up early.
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Key facts
Approximately 12 boats per day, 07:05 to 16:30
Lomprayah's six races will take place from 07:05 to 16:30, Boonsiris at 08:00, 09:15 and 15:15 and Songserms at 09:30, 11:30 and 12:30.
600–700 Baht on the speedboats, 450–500 Baht on the ferries
The speedboats from Lomprayah cost 700 Baht and the catamarans 600 Baht, the catamarans from Boonsiri cost 600 Baht, the speedboats from Songserm cost 600 Baht, and the ferries from Lomprayah at 4:30 pm and from Songserm at 9:30 am cost 450 Baht and 500 Baht respectively.
The speedboat, departing at 7:05 a.m., lands at 7:50 a.m.
It's the fastest crossing of the day. The catamarans take about an hour and a quarter, the ferries 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours.
Everything ends up in Thong Sala
From the pier, songthaews continue to Haad Rin and Ban Tai for about 100–200 baht per person, and a whole vehicle to Thong Nai Pan costs about 400–600 baht.
Lomprayah and Boonsiri will take you to your hotel.
Lomprayah's hotel transfer costs 800 Baht on the catamarans (900 Baht on the 07:05 departure, 650 Baht on the ferry), Boonsiri's 750 Baht.
October to December is the most difficult time.
In strong winds, the boats may not be able to operate for a day or two. Therefore, please allow plenty of time before flying onward from Samui.
Every boat from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan
From the respective timetables of the operators for 2026. The booking portals sometimes list the departure times of the Boonsiri ferries at different times in the morning, so please check the time on your ticket.
Check the live boat connections from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan.
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Which boat should I take?
Lomprayah's 7:05 AM speedboat is the earliest, arriving in Koh Phangan at 7:50 AM for 700 baht – ideal for a connecting flight to Koh Samui. The mid-morning catamarans offer a more relaxed alternative: Boonsiri departs at 8:00 AM and 9:15 AM, and Lomprayah at 9:15 AM and 9:30 AM. All reach Koh Phangan by 10:30 AM and cost 600 baht. Songserm's 11:30 AM and 12:30 PM speedboats take about 50 minutes, and the afternoon catamarans depart at 3:15 PM and 3:30 PM. The cheapest options are the Songserm ferry at 9:30 am (two-hour journey, 500 baht) and the Lomprayah ferry at 4:30 pm (last ferry, arriving at 6:10 pm, 450 baht).
Boonsiri and Songserm depart from their own piers in Mae Haad. Therefore, please check which pier is indicated on your ticket. Lomprayah's speedboats are listed on booking portals under the name Lomlahkkhirin.
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Hotel transfer and onward travel from Thong Sala
If you wish to avoid the pier, Lomprayah offers a shuttle service to all hotels on Koh Phangan except those in Thong Nai Pan. The catamaran at 9:15, 9:30, and 15:30 costs 800 baht, the speedboat at 7:05 costs 900 baht, and the ferry at 16:30 costs 650 baht. Boonsiri's hotel transfer costs 750 baht. Alternatively, songthaews wait in Thong Sala. The fare to Haad Rin or Ban Tai is approximately 100–200 baht per person (in a shared taxi), to Haad Yao or Chaloklum 150–250 baht, and to Thong Nai Pan 400–600 baht for an entire vehicle. Grab is not available on Koh Phangan.
Go to the full moon party
Most people traveling from Koh Tao to the Full Moon Party take an afternoon boat – either the catamaran at 3:15 or 3:30 pm or the ferry at 4:30 pm – and then a songthaew from Thong Sala to Haad Rin (approximately a 20–30 minute ride). Minimum stays apply near Haad Rin on party nights, and the island books up quickly. It's best to book your accommodation before your boat trip. Our Full Moon Party guide has all the dates and information about the party night.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Koh Tao and Koh Phangan.
The journey takes less than an hour by speedboat (Lomprayahs departs at 7:05 a.m., arrives at 7:50 a.m.), about an hour and a quarter by catamaran, and 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours by ferry.
The journey by catamaran and speedboat from Songserm costs 600 baht, by speedboat from Lomprayah 700 baht, by ferry from Songserm at 9:30 am 500 baht, and by ferry from Lomprayah at 4:30 pm 450 baht. A hotel transfer on Koh Phangan costs 750 baht with Boonsiri and 800 baht with Lomprayah.
The first is the speedboat from Lomprayah at 07:05, arriving at 07:50, and the last is the ferry at 16:30, arriving in Thong Sala at 18:10.
All boats dock in Thong Sala on the southwest coast. From there, songthaews continue to Haad Rin and Ban Tai for about 100–200 baht per person.
The distance from Mae Haad to Thong Sala is approximately 45 km from pier to pier. Speedboats and catamarans take between 45 minutes and 1 hour and 15 minutes, while slower ferries take up to two hours.
Take a boat to Thong Sala in the afternoon, either the catamaran at 3:15 or 3:30 pm or the ferry at 4:30 pm. From there, take a songthaew (shared taxi) to Haad Rin, a 20-30 minute ride. It's best to book your room in advance, as minimum stays apply near Haad Rin on nights when the party is in full swing.
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