Just turn up (except full moon)
Ferries shuttle between the sister islands all day from several Samui piers - most days you simply pick the next departure. The exception is Full Moon, when dedicated party boats run late into the night from Bangrak and everything else sells out by lunchtime.
Transport
Tickets & connections
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Route at a glance
Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
- Lomprayah from Maenam: about 20-30 minutes
- Seatran/Raja from Nathon & Lipa Noi area: 45 minutes-1 hour
- Boats roughly hourly through the day
- Full Moon nights: special late boats from Bangrak
Good to know
Good to know
- Check which Samui pier your boat uses - Maenam, Nathon and Bangrak are far apart.
- Taking a rented scooter across? Confirm the rental shop allows it first.
- Day-trip Phangan from Samui is easy; last boats return late afternoon.
- Full Moon: book boats AND a bed before prices triple.