Heading to the Full Moon Party in Koh Phangan? Getting there is easier than you think! Here’s your simple guide to reach the world’s coolest beach bash.
1. By Air:
From Bangkok to Koh Samui:
There are direct flights from Bangkok to Koh Samui. Once you land at Samui Airport, you will need to take a ferry to Koh Phangan.
2. By Train:
From Bangkok to Surat Thani:
Catch a train from Bangkok’s Hua Lamphong Railway Station to Surat Thani. The journey takes about 8-12 hours depending on the type of train.
From Surat Thani train station, you can take a bus or taxi to the Donsak Pier.
From Donsak Pier, ferries are available to Koh Phangan. The ferry ride usually takes around 2.5 to 3 hours.
3. By Bus:
From Bangkok to Surat Thani:
Several bus companies operate daily services from Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal to Surat Thani. The bus journey can take up to 12 hours.
Once in Surat Thani, you’ll need to get to the Donsak Pier, either by local bus or taxi.
Ferries from Donsak Pier to Koh Phangan are frequent and take about 2.5 to 3 hours.
4. By Ferry:
From Koh Samui to Koh Phangan:
If you’re already on Koh Samui, you can easily catch a ferry to Koh Phangan. The journey is short, taking about 20 to 30 minutes.
There are several ferry companies, with multiple departures throughout the day from different piers on Koh Samui.
Reaching Koh Phangan from Phuket
Bus & Ferry Combo:
Departure: Daily from Phuket.
Route: Phuket to Koh Phangan via minibus, bus, and high speed ferry.
Duration: Approximately 7 hours
Cost: Around 1,400 Thai Baht per person.
Fly & Ferry Combo:
Airline: Bangkok Airways.
Route: Fly from Phuket International Airport to Koh Samui Airport. After landing, take a high speed ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan.
Duration: Varies based on flight and ferry schedules.
Note: It’s recommended to book your tickets in advance, especially during the Full Moon Party periods. Also, ensure you have a 20 kg luggage allowance, extra weight might incur additional charges.
From Other Islands:
From Koh Tao to Koh Phangan:
Ferries operate daily from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan, taking about 1 to 1.5 hours.
Remember, the Full Moon Party is held at Haad Rin Beach on Koh Phangan. You need to purchase full moon party entry ticket from the entry gate. Once you’re on the island, you can take a local taxi or songthaew (a type of shared taxi) to Haad Rin. Make sure to check the ferry schedules in advance, especially if you’re planning to return to another island or the mainland after the party. Safe travels! 🌕🎉
