How to Get to Koh Phangan
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By Air-Plane, Train, Bus, Ferry
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The most convenient way to get to Koh Phangan is flying with Bangkok Airways either from Bangkok itself, or Phuket or Pattaya. There are over twenty flights a day from Bangkok alone. Alternatively, several ferries and catamarans run from Surat Thani or Don Sak on the Thai mainland. If you're travelling from Bangkok, it's a good idea to combine the ferry with a sleeper train from Hualumphong Station.
Ferry times change frequently, though touts wait for arriving trains and buses in Surat to guide potential passengers to their company. Long waits are common, so a degree of patience is necessary. Boats also connect to Koh Tao and Samui from Koh Phangan. Getting a ferry off the island is much easier, and most travel agents will have up-to-date schedules and fares. Approximately five car ferries leave from Don Sak to Thong Sala port every day. Get there as early as possible and be prepared to wait for at least a couple of hours. Buy your ticket at any travel agency and try to book a bungalow or room in advance especially in FMP days. |
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Koh Phangan by Plane |
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Traveling by Airplane is the fastest and most comfortable way to get to Koh Phangan island. Now Koh Phangan airport is under construction, and Koh Samui Airport (USM) is Phangan's closest airport. On arrival at the cosy airport of Koh Samui you can ask the information desk for a taxi and boat ticket to Koh Phangan.
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Koh Phangan by Train |
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The sleeper of a second class (with AC or the fan) the best choice since you receive a table and bed which turns to rather spacious bed, the lower space is always wider.
Excellent variant will be train of the first class, with double bed in each compartment.
The place in train without air-conditioner will cost 900Bт, while with AC - 1400Вт, including the ferry ticket.
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Koh Phangan by Bus and Ferry |
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Travel by a government bus from Bangkok is a good way to get to Koh Phangan. The easiest way to make the long journey is by purchasing a combination bus-ferry ticket. Buses for the party island of Koh Pha Ngan depart from the Southern bus terminal in Bangkok (Sai Tai Taling Chan). Both government and private buses ply the route....
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Ferry Schedule to Koh Phangan |
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There is few ferry companies doing the daily transfers between Koh Samui, Koh Tao and Koh Phangan or the mainland. If you are coming during the full moon period, it is safer to book your boat ticket in advance. Boat Schedule There are many boats...
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