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

Koh Tao to Koh Phangan ferry

On 25 Oct 2026, 12Go listed 10 boats from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan run by 5 companies. The quickest takes 45 min (Lomlahkkhirin, Speedboat), and the cheapest is about €12 per adult with Lomlahkkhirin. The first boat leaves at 07:05 and the last at 12:30.

Journey
45 minfastest · typical 1h
Fares
€12from, per adult
Sailings
1007:05–12:30
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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 10 boats 12Go listed on this route.

Koh Tao to Koh Phangan ferry timetable

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

DepartsArrivesTimeOperatorFrom → toFromBook
07:0507:5045 minLomlahkkhirinSpeedboatTao Mae Haad Pier → Phangan Thong Sala Pier€20Book
08:3010:302hLomprayahExpressKoh Nangyuan → Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier€17Book
09:1510:301h 15mLomprayahExpressMae Haad Koh Tao → Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier€13Book
09:1510:301h 15mBoonsiri High Speed FerriesCatamaranKoh Tao Catamaran → Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran€14Book
09:3011:151h 45mSongsermHigh Speed FerryKoh Tao Songserm → Thong Sala Koh Phangan€13Book
11:3012:2050 minSongsermSpeedboatKoh Tao Songserm → Thong Sala Koh Phangan€17Book
11:3012:451h 15mLomlahkkhirinSpeedboatTao Mae Haad Pier → Phangan Thong Sala Pier€12Book
11:3012:2050 minSongserm ExpressSpeedboatKoh Tao Songserm → Thong Sala Koh Phangan€19Book
12:3013:301hLomlahkkhirinSpeedboatTao Mae Haad Pier → Phangan Thong Sala Pier€20Book
12:3013:2050 minSongserm ExpressSpeedboatKoh Tao Songserm → Thong Sala Koh Phangan€19Book

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

8 of the 10 boats leave before midday and 2 in the afternoon, between 07:05 and 12:30. Journey times vary a lot: the slowest, Lomprayah at 2h, takes 1h 15m longer than the quickest, and fares range from about €12 to €20.

Arrivals in Koh Phangan run from 07:50 to 13:30, and a typical fare on this crossing is around €17 per adult. Boats land at Phangan Thong Sala Pier and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran, so check which one is nearest your stay.

Lomlahkkhirin runs the most departures (3), followed by Songserm (2). Boats used include Speedboat, Express, Catamaran and High Speed Ferry.

Departures use 4 different departure points in Koh Tao: Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Nangyuan, Koh Tao Catamaran and Koh Tao Songserm. Pick the boat that leaves closest to where you are staying.

Ferry companies on this route

Lomlahkkhirin

Boats
3 (07:05–12:30)
Fastest
45 min
From
€12

Songserm

Boats
2 (09:30–11:30)
Fastest
50 min
From
€13
Boats used
High Speed Ferry, Speedboat

Songserm Express

Boats
2 (11:30–12:30)
Fastest
50 min
From
€19

Lomprayah

Boats
2 (08:30–09:15)
Fastest
1h 15m
From
€13
Boats used
Express

Boonsiri High Speed Ferries

Boats
1 (09:15)
Fastest
1h 15m
From
€14
Boats used
Catamaran

Piers at both ends

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

Mae Haad Pier

Koh Tao: The only main pier, for Samui, Phangan, Chumphon and Surat Thani.

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: Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Nangyuan, Koh Tao Catamaran and Koh Tao Songserm → Phangan Thong Sala Pier and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran.

Good to know before you go

Leaving Koh Tao

Koh Tao is a small, rocky island known around the world as a place to learn to dive. All passenger ferries dock at Mae Haad, the village on the west coast, a short walk or taxi from Sairee Beach.

Koh Tao is the most exposed of the three islands. If the sea is rough, sit low and near the middle of the boat.

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.

Koh Tao to Koh Phangan ferry: questions

How long does the Koh Tao–Koh Phangan crossing take?
Between 45 min – 2h, depending on the boat. Most departures take about 1h. The fastest on 25 Oct 2026 was Lomlahkkhirin at 45 min.
What does a Koh Tao to Koh Phangan ticket cost?
On 25 Oct 2026, fares on 12Go started at about €12 per adult and went up to about €20 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 Koh Tao for Koh Phangan?
On 25 Oct 2026 the first boat left at 07:05 (Lomlahkkhirin) and the last at 12:30. Times change between high and low season, so check the date you want to travel.
Which pier do I need in Koh Tao?
Boats leave from Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Nangyuan, Koh Tao Catamaran and Koh Tao Songserm and arrive at Phangan Thong Sala Pier and Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran. Your ticket names the exact pier, which can differ between operators.
Who operates boats on this crossing?
Lomlahkkhirin, Songserm, Songserm Express, Lomprayah and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. You can compare and book all of them on 12Go.

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