Getting from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan

About the ride from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan

The backdrop of the critically acclaimed movie, The Beach, Koh Phi Phi is as beautiful (if not more!) as its postcards make it out to be. To marvel at its astounding land and seascapes, take a ferry ride to Phi Phi Leh National Park, the best place to view its soaring limestone cliffs and blue-green waters.

Spend a day island hopping on a long-tailed boat making stops at Bamboo Island, Monkey Bay, and Mosquito Island. Koh Phi Phi is known for its spectacular sunsets, and the experience of viewing one from a boat is unforgettable. The island also presents plenty of adventure opportunities - hike to the Ao Lo Dalam viewpoint or try your hand at rock climbing. Dive in, snorkel, and discover a colorful underwater world or simply kayak around the island listening to the sounds of the waves, the winds, and its inhabitants.

Bucket loads of alcohol and all night revelry await those who visit Koh Phangan for its famous Full Moon parties. And the best way to nurse your hangover is with a beachside full body massage and or by simply relaxing on one of the island’s pristine beaches.

Once you recover from the night long partying, there are plenty of day time adventures to participate in on the island. Go diving at Sail Rock or try some of the many water activities - sea kayaking, jet skiing, and more await you at Haad Rin Beach. Trek your way through the island’s lush interiors and discover its hidden waterfalls. Catch a stirring sunset, drink in hand, atop Secret Mountain, or land up in Thong Sala Night Market for some lip-smacking street food.

The distance from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan is around 160 miles (or 260 km). It takes about eight and a half to nine hours to cover this distance by a combination of buses and ferries. Travelers can pick from one of the three morning departures.  

 

How to get from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan

Taking a bus/ferry 

To get to Koh Phangan from Koh Phi Phi, travelers can pick from one of three bus and ferry combo departures that leave from Tonsai Pier. The journey takes around eight and a half to nine hours, and passengers must transfer from a ferry to a bus and back to a ferry. The first leg of the journey involves a ferry ride from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi. A two-and-a-half-hour bus or minivan journey then takes you to Surat Thani, where travelers board another ferry to Koh Phangan.  

All three departures are in the morning at around 09:00 am. The ferries have indoor and outdoor seating while the buses and minivans have air conditioning. Most ferries have a concession stand on board from where passengers can purchase food and drinks.

 

What to see when traveling from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan?

The eight and half to nine-hour journey from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Phangan can sound exhausting, but the sights on the way make the trip totally worthwhile. The ferry rides take you across the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea, allowing you to experience the beauty of the surroundings to the fullest.

Sit back and enjoy the feeling of being surrounded by the brilliant blues of the ocean or step out to the deck to feel the warm, salty sea breeze.