Koh Samui Airport to Koh Phangan: Minivan & Ferry Transfer

Getting to Koh Phangan Without Arranging Two Rides Separately

You get picked up at the airport arrival terminal, ride in an air-conditioned minivan to the pier, then transfer directly onto a ferry to Koh Phangan with no separate arrangements. Transport, insurance and life vests are included. Three departures run daily, and you arrive at Thong Sala Pier ready to reach your accommodation or beach destination.

Step-by-step itinerary

Transfer from Koh Samui Airport to Koh Phangan

• Get picked up at Samui Airport
• Ride shared minivan to Bang Rak Pier
• Board Seatran Discovery ferry
• Cruise to Koh Phangan without stops
• Arrive at Thong Sala Pier
• Take taxi to hotel or Full Moon Party

The experience

The minivan is already waiting at the Samui Accom counter when you clear arrivals: no hunting for a driver or negotiating a price at the curb. You join a small group heading the same direction, and the air-conditioned ride to Bang Rak Pier takes the stress out of your first hour on the islands. The driver knows the route and the timing, which matters because the ferry doesn't wait.

At Bang Rak Pier you step straight onto the Seatran Discovery ferry: no separate booking, no second transaction, no gap where you're standing around with luggage wondering if you're in the right place. The ferry runs the crossing to Koh Phangan without stopping elsewhere, and you arrive at Thong Sala Pier ready to grab a taxi to Haad Rin Beach for the full moon party or straight to your hotel. The whole transfer from airport to pier takes the morning or afternoon depending on which of the three daily departures you catch, and the schedule runs year-round.

Life vests are included, and basic travel insurance covers the journey. Infants travel on an adult's lap. The only thing you need to do is allow enough time between your flight landing and the minivan departure. The counter staff will confirm the timing when you book.

What’s included

Your transfer includes pickup from Samui Airport arrival terminal, shared minivan transport to Bang Rak Pier in air-conditioned comfort, Seatran Discovery ferry crossing to Koh Phangan, life vests, and basic travel insurance covering the journey. You're dropped at Thong Sala Pier on Koh Phangan.

Options for this experience

2 options

Drop-off at the Thong Sala Pier07:30, 09:00, 12:00 and 14:00On Koh Phangan, you will be dropped off at Thong Sala Pier.

Drop-off at a hotel on Koh Phangan07:30, 09:00, 12:00 and 14:00Drop-off at your hotel on Koh Phangan, excluding Thong Nai Pan.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 09:00, 12:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (9 and older) · Child (3 to 8 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 300

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated today

Good to know

Low physical effortInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Trip Store Krabi

Is this one for you?Book this if you want one seamless ride from the airport to Koh Phangan without arranging a minivan and ferry separately or worrying about timing between them: the fixed schedule and included ferry mean you land, get in the minivan, and arrive at your destination without a second decision.

Traveler reviews

4.80★★★★★★★★★★

5 verified traveler reviews

Read all the reviews ›

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 8 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How many times a day does the minivan and ferry run?

Three daily departures operate year-round, in both low and high season.

Where do I get picked up at Koh Samui Airport?

At the Samui Accom counter in the arrival terminal.

Where does the ferry drop me off on Koh Phangan?

Thong Sala Pier, from where you can take a taxi to your hotel or to Haad Rin Beach.

Is the ferry included in the price?

Yes, the Seatran Discovery ferry crossing is included in the transfer service.

What happens if my flight is delayed?

You should allow enough time between your expected arrival and the minivan departure. Contact the provider if your landing will be close to the scheduled pickup time.

Do I need to book the ferry separately?

No, the ferry is part of the combined transfer service: one booking covers both the minivan and the ferry.

Are life vests provided?

Yes, life vests are included for all passengers on the ferry.

Can infants travel on this transfer?

Yes, infants are welcome and must sit on an adult's lap during the journey.