Bottle Beach on the north coast of Koh PhanganPhoto: Renek78, CC BY-SA 4.0
Gulf islands · Thailand

Donsak to Koh Phangan ferry

On 25 Oct 2026, 12Go listed 7 boats from Donsak to Koh Phangan run by 7 companies. The quickest takes 1h 15m (Songserm, Speedboat), and the cheapest is about €10 per adult with Raja Ferry. The first boat leaves at 05:30 and the last at 16:30.

Journey
1h 15mfastest · typical 1h 50m
Fares
€10from, per adult
Sailings
705:30–16:30
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Times and fares from 12Go for 25 Oct 2026, checked 22 Oct 2026. We earn a commission if you book, at no extra cost to you.

Which boat should I take?

2 good picks from the 7 boats 12Go listed on this route.

Donsak to Koh Phangan ferry timetable

Departures 12Go listed for 25 Oct 2026. Tap a row to see that day on 12Go.

DepartsArrivesTimeOperatorFrom → toFromBook
05:3007:452h 15mSeatran FerryDonsak Seatran Ferry → Thong Sala Koh Phangan€12Book
07:0009:302h 30mRaja FerryDonsak Raja Ferry → Thong Sala Koh Phangan€10Book
07:0009:302h 30mRaja Car FerryCar + driverDonsak Raja Ferry → Thong Sala Koh Phangan€33Book
11:0012:451h 45mLomprayahExpressDonsak Lomprayah Ferry → Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier€15Book
13:4515:351h 50mBoonsiri High Speed FerriesCatamaranSurat Thani Donsak Boonsiri Office Catamaran → Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran€11Book
16:3017:451h 15mSongsermSpeedboatSongserm Pier → Thong Sala Koh Phangan€16Book
16:3017:451h 15mSongserm ExpressSpeedboatSongserm Pier → Thong Sala Koh Phangan€17Book

Fares are 12Go’s lowest adult price per departure on 25 Oct 2026, in euros, rounded. Children’s fares, luggage rules and refund terms are shown at checkout.

How the boats compare

4 of the 7 boats leave before midday and 3 in the afternoon, between 05:30 and 16:30. Journey times vary a lot: the slowest, Raja Ferry at 2h 30m, takes 1h 15m longer than the quickest, and fares range from about €10 to €33.

Arrivals in Koh Phangan run from 07:45 to 17:45, and a typical fare on this crossing is around €15 per adult. Boats land at Thong Sala Koh Phangan and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran, so check which one is nearest your stay.

Songserm runs the most departures (1), followed by Songserm Express (1). Boats used include Ferry, Express, Catamaran and Speedboat.

Departures use 5 different departure points in Donsak: Donsak Seatran Ferry, Donsak Raja Ferry, Donsak Lomprayah Ferry and Surat Thani Donsak Boonsiri Office Catamaran. Pick the boat that leaves closest to where you are staying.

Ferry companies on this route

Songserm

Boats
1 (16:30)
Fastest
1h 15m
From
€16

Songserm Express

Boats
1 (16:30)
Fastest
1h 15m
From
€17

Lomprayah

Boats
1 (11:00)
Fastest
1h 45m
From
€15
Boats used
Express

Boonsiri High Speed Ferries

Boats
1 (13:45)
Fastest
1h 50m
From
€11
Boats used
Catamaran

Seatran Ferry

Boats
1 (05:30)
Fastest
2h 15m
From
€12

Raja Ferry

Boats
1 (07:00)
Fastest
2h 30m
From
€10

Raja Car Ferry

Boats
1 (07:00)
Fastest
2h 30m
From
€33
Boats used
Car + driver

Piers at both ends

Where to go on the day, and what to expect when you land.

Raja Ferry Port

Donsak: Car ferries to Lipa Noi on Samui and to Thong Sala on Phangan.

Seatran Ferry Pier

Donsak: Car ferries to Nathon on Samui and Thong Sala on Phangan.

Thong Sala Pier

Koh Phangan: The main pier in the island’s capital, for Samui, Tao and the mainland.

Haad Rin Pier

Koh Phangan: South-east tip. The Haad Rin Queen runs from here to Bangrak on Samui.

Piers named by the operators for this route: Donsak Seatran Ferry, Donsak Raja Ferry, Donsak Lomprayah Ferry, Surat Thani Donsak Boonsiri Office Catamaran and Songserm Pier → Thong Sala Koh Phangan and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran.

Good to know before you go

Leaving Donsak

Donsak is a small coastal town east of Surat Thani with the car-ferry terminals for Koh Samui and Koh Phangan. Raja Ferry and Seatran run large vehicle ferries roughly every hour in daytime.

Driving a hire car? Raja and Seatran take vehicles. Check your rental terms allow the car on a ferry.

Arriving in Koh Phangan

Koh Phangan is a big, hilly island between Samui and Tao. It is known for the Full Moon Party at Haad Rin, but most of the island is quiet beaches and jungle. Nearly every ferry docks at Thong Sala on the west coast.

Around Full Moon Party dates, boats from Samui sell out and run extra late sailings. Book ahead and keep your return ticket handy.

Weather and season

Weather runs to a different clock from the Andaman: the Gulf is usually calmest from February to August. Expect rain and rougher crossings from October to December.

Donsak to Koh Phangan ferry: questions

How long does the Donsak–Koh Phangan crossing take?
Between 1h 15m – 2h 30m, depending on the boat. Most departures take about 1h 50m. The fastest on 25 Oct 2026 was Songserm at 1h 15m.
What does a Donsak to Koh Phangan ticket cost?
On 25 Oct 2026, fares on 12Go started at about €10 per adult and went up to about €33 for the fastest or most comfortable boats. Prices change with the season and how close to departure you book; the booking page shows today's price before you pay.
When do the first and last boats leave Donsak for Koh Phangan?
On 25 Oct 2026 the first boat left at 05:30 (Seatran Ferry) and the last at 16:30. Times change between high and low season, so check the date you want to travel.
Which pier do I need in Donsak?
Boats leave from Donsak Seatran Ferry, Donsak Raja Ferry, Donsak Lomprayah Ferry and Surat Thani Donsak Boonsiri Office Catamaran and arrive at Thong Sala Koh Phangan and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran. Your ticket names the exact pier, which can differ between operators.
Who operates boats on this crossing?
Songserm, Songserm Express, Lomprayah, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Seatran Ferry and Raja Ferry and 1 more. You can compare and book all of them on 12Go.

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