Travel Planning: Ko Pha Ngan

Getting There

From Ko Samui: There are at least 3 ferries a day from Ko Samui’s “Big Buddha” pier directly to Haad Rin. Ferries also leave from Nathon and Mae Nam piers to Thong Sala several times a day. Fast Lomprayah catamaran costs 300 baht (3 times a day), while Songserm Express 200 baht (twice a day).

Watch out for scammers at Ko Samui airport who try to sell you a bus/boat combo for an exorbitant price. Make sure to walk towards the exit of the airport where there is an Information counter and taxi stands.

Flying from Hanoi, Vietnam to Ko Phangan, Thailand

| 1:40PM | In a cab. | 2:23PM | At HAN. | 2:54PM | Checked in. | 3:34PM | Through security and customs. | 4:20PM | Boarded. | 4:41PM | Take off! | 6:07PM | Landed in Bangkok. | 6:33PM | Through customs. | 7:11PM | Checked in. | 9:50PM | Take off. | 10:32PM | Landed. | 11:06PM | In a minibus. | 11:08PM | And we’re off! | 11:36PM | At Let’s Go hostel. | 12:29PM | In a cab to the port. | 12:34PM | At the port. | 12:52PM | On a boat. | 1:19PM | On our way. | 2:12PM | At the other island.

9.8kg N 17.5kg L 18.0kg J

Boating from Ko Phangan to Ko Tao

| 12:10PM | In a pickup truck taxi. | 12:38PM | At the piers. | 1:07PM | On our way! | 2:26PM | Arrived in Ko Tao! | 2:46PM | Off the boat and at the Coffee House to find a place to stay. | 7:34PM | Finally arrived at Koh Tao Hillside.