Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Phangan Ferry Booking
- Crossing time 4h 15m–4h 45m
- Operators 1
- Departures a day 2
950+ THB
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How to get from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Phangan Island
Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Phangan
Travelling from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Phangan Island means combining a road transfer with a ferry crossing, since Koh Phangan has no airport of its own. The journey runs overland from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport through Surat Thani province to Donsak Pier, the main ferry gateway on this stretch of the Gulf of Thailand coast, before continuing by boat to Koh Phangan. Total journey time is around the scheduled journey time, and combined tickets covering both the transfer and the ferry start from ฿950.
Route and transfer points
Departure is from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport, where a ferry and shared minivan takes passengers along the coastal highway through Surat Thani to Donsak Pier. This pier is the departure point used by the main ferry operators connecting the mainland to the Gulf islands, including Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan. From Donsak, the ferry sails directly to the pier on Koh Phangan, where the transfer ends and onward transport around the island can be arranged.
Ferry operators and schedule
The Surat Thani-to-Koh Phangan crossing at Donsak Pier is served by established operators such as Lomprayah, Raja Ferry and Seatran Ferry, depending on the specific sailing used on the day. This route is operated by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co., Ltd., with 2 scheduled during all year round. Exact departure and arrival times vary by operator and season, so always check the timetable shown at booking before arranging connecting transport on Koh Phangan.
What's included on board
Depending on the vessel, onboard facilities can include onboard facilities, which keeps the crossing comfortable even during busier holiday periods. Space for luggage is provided for the road transfer, and drivers typically make a short stop en route through Surat Thani before reaching the pier.
Price and what affects it
Fares for the combined transfer and ferry start from ฿950 one-way. The final price depends on the operator, the time of day, and whether a private or shared vehicle is used for the airport-to-pier leg. Booking ahead is worth doing in peak season, when seats on the earlier Donsak Pier departures tend to sell out first.
Booking your transfer
Book the Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Phangan transfer online to secure the road journey and the Donsak Pier ferry crossing in a single reservation. Returning to the mainland afterwards works the same way in reverse: see the Koh Phangan to Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport ferry and transfer route for that direction.
Travellers continuing on within the Gulf islands can also check the Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui ferry route and the Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Tao ferry route, both of which share the same Surat Thani transfer corridor with different Donsak Pier ferry connections.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
