Q: How long does the transfer take?
A: The regular route from Bangkok takes about 17 hours taking a bus + ferry, but there is also a faster route with a bus + high-speed catamaran taking only about 9 hours.
From Surat Thani, the route takes between 3.5 to 4.5 hours.
Q: Are there stops along the way on the bus?
A: Yes, there are stops for food and toilets.
Q: Do the bus and ferry/catamaran have toilets?
A: Yes, there are toilets on board.
A: Q: Can the bus pick me up from my hotel?
A: No, the pickups are from the stations, unless you take the route from Surat Thani by Phangan Tour 2000, and your hotel is part of their partner hotels.
Q: Who operates this site?
A: The site is managed by travelertick.com.
Q: Who operates the bus?
A: The bus + ferry from Surat Thani is operated by Phangan Tour while the VIP bus + high-speed ferry is operated by Seatran Discovery. Songserm operates the bus + ferry from Bangkok while Lomprayah operates the faster route.
Q: Can I change my booking later?
A: You can change the tickets up to 72 hours in advance and cancel up to 10 days in advance.
Q: How can I contact you if I need a change?
A: You can contact us either by emailing tickets@kohphanganbus.com, or by online chat.
