How to Get to the Full Moon Party β Complete Transport Guide
We've been covering routes to the Full Moon Party since 2004.
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π« No airport on Koh Phangan: everyone arrives by boat
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β΄οΈ Best ferry: Haad Rin Queen goes direct to the party beach (no taxi needed)
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π Ferries stop at 5β6pm: do not stay on Koh Samui
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π Book in advance: ferries sell out around Full Moon week
Flying in from outside Thailand? Most international long-haul flights land in Bangkok (BKK/Suvarnabhumi) or Phuket (HKT). From there you connect onward. A handful of airlines fly direct to Koh Samui (USM): Bangkok Airways from Singapore and Hong Kong, and Scoot from Singapore. If you land in Bangkok, see the Bangkok section below. If you land in Phuket, see the Phuket section.
Where are you coming from? Jump to your route:
- From Bangkok: 3β5 hours (flight) or up to 18 hours (bus)
- From Phuket: 8β10 hours by van and ferry
- From Koh Samui: 30β60 minutes by ferry
- From Chiang Mai
- From Koh Tao: 1β2 hours
- Getting back after the party
- On-island transport
β οΈ Booked on Koh Samui? Read this first.
Regular ferries between Koh Samui and Koh Phangan stop at 5β6pm. The Full Moon Party runs through the night and ends at sunrise. After the party, there is no regular boat back.
If you haven't checked in yet: Cancel and rebook near Haad Rin beach on Koh Phangan. See our accommodation guide.
If you're already checked in: Book the round-trip speedboat package below. It includes hotel pickup, speedboat over, and return transfer (1,350 THB). VIP tickets mean no long wait in the queue.
From Bangkok to Koh Phangan
Three options. Pick by speed vs price:
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βοΈ Fastest (3β5h): Fly to Koh Samui β 100 THB taxi β Haad Rin Queen ferry direct to party beach
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βοΈ Cheaper flight (6β8h): Fly to Surat Thani β integrated bus + ferry ticket
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π Cheapest (14β18h): Overnight bus from Bangkok β ferry from Surat Thani
Option 1: Fly to Koh Samui (Fastest)
Fly from Bangkok (BKK/Suvarnabhumi) to Koh Samui airport (USM). At the airport, take a 100 THB taxi or shuttle to Big Buddha Pier (Bangrak). It's a 3-minute ride. Board the Haad Rin Queen ferry and arrive directly at the party beach. No taxi needed on arrival.
Bangkok Airways is the only airline on this route, so prices are higher, especially in high season.
- Fastest option
- Step off and walk to Haad Rin Queen pier
- Search fares on Kiwi
Option 2: Fly to Surat Thani (Cheaper)
Flights to Surat Thani are much cheaper. Most depart from Don Mueang airport (DMK). If you're arriving at Suvarnabhumi (BKK), you need to transfer between airports first. A free shuttle bus runs between them when you have an onward flight. Or book a private transfer.
Important: Bus and ferry combo tickets are available at airport kiosks in Surat Thani. Make sure you arrive by 3pm at the latest to catch the last connection.
- Private car or shared van
- Allow extra time: Bangkok traffic is unpredictable
- Cheaper than flying to Samui
- Integrated ticket: flight + bus + ferry
- Guaranteed connection
- Van from airport to pier
Option 3: Overnight Bus + Ferry (Cheapest)
Buses leave Bangkok at around 6pm. You arrive in Surat Thani the next morning and connect to the ferry. Integrated tickets cover everything: bus, transfer to pier, and ferry to Koh Phangan. Seats and sleeper beds available.
- From 1,200 THB
- Seats and sleeper beds
- Integrated ticket: bus + ferry
- Multiple departure times
Option 4: Train + Ferry (for adventurers)
The slowest and most scenic option. Connections between train and ferry are not guaranteed. You self-connect. Recommended only if you enjoy train travel as the experience itself.
- Most scenic route
- No integrated ticket: self-connect
- Book train well in advance
From Phuket to Koh Phangan
Plan for a full day of travel: 8β10 hours minimum. Leave as early as possible. A van picks you up, takes you to the ferry pier on the mainland, and you board to Thong Sala pier on Koh Phangan. From there, a shared songthaew taxi to Haad Rin costs 150β200 THB.
- 8β10 hours
- Hotel pickup available
- Guaranteed connection
- Arrives Thong Sala pier. Shared taxi to Haad Rin: 150β200 THB
From Koh Samui to Koh Phangan
The crossing takes 30β60 minutes. The critical choice is which pier you arrive at on Koh Phangan:
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Haad Rin Queen β arrives at Haad Rin (the party beach). No taxi needed. β
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Seatran / Lomprayah / Raja β arrive at Thong Sala. Shared taxi to Haad Rin: 150β200 THB π
Haad Rin Queen: Best Choice for Full Moon Party
The only ferry that goes directly to the party beach. No taxi needed on arrival. 90% of people buy tickets at the pier counter, but book online in advance to secure a spot around Full Moon week.
| Direction | Departure | Arrival | Price |
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| Samui β Phangan | 10:30 | 11:20 | 200 THB |
| Samui β Phangan | 15:00 | 15:50 | 500 THB |
| Samui β Phangan | 17:00 | 17:50 | 200 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 09:30 | 10:20 | 200 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 12:30 | 13:20 | 500 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 16:00 | 16:50 | 200 THB |
Seatran Ferry: Simple, Reliable, Twice Daily
Arrives at Thong Sala pier. You need a shared songthaew (150β200 THB) or private taxi (500 THB) to Haad Rin.
| Direction | Departure | Arrival | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samui β Phangan | 09:30 | 10:15 | 350 THB |
| Samui β Phangan | 14:30 | 15:15 | 350 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 10:30 | 11:15 | 350 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 16:00 | 16:45 | 350 THB |
Lomprayah: High-Speed Catamaran, Most Departures
Fastest ferry, slightly pricier. Arrives at Thong Sala. You need a taxi to Haad Rin. Departs from two piers on Samui.
| Direction | Departure | Price | From |
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| Samui β Phangan | 08:00 | 350 THB | Nathon Pier |
| Samui β Phangan | 08:00 | 350 THB | Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Samui β Phangan | 11:00 | 350 THB | Nathon Pier |
| Samui β Phangan | 11:00 | 350 THB | Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Samui β Phangan | 12:30 | 350 THB | Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Samui β Phangan | 14:30 | 350 THB | Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Samui β Phangan | 17:00 | 350 THB | Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Phangan β Samui | 08:00 | 350 THB | β Nathon Pier |
| Phangan β Samui | 08:05 | 350 THB | β Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Phangan β Samui | 11:00 | 350 THB | β Nathon Pier |
| Phangan β Samui | 11:00 | 350 THB | β Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Phangan β Samui | 12:30 | 350 THB | β Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Phangan β Samui | 17:00 | 350 THB | β Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Phangan β Samui | 17:30 | 350 THB | β Pralar Pier, Maenam |
| Phangan β Samui | 18:30 | 250 THB | β Pralar Pier, Maenam |
Echo Speedboats: Evening and Late Options
When you miss the regular ferries, Echo Speedboats run all day between Petcherat Marina (Samui) and Baan Tai Pier (Phangan). Note: Baan Tai is not Haad Rin. You'll still need a short taxi (around 150 THB).
| Direction | Departure | Arrival | Price |
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| Samui β Phangan | 09:00 | 09:30 | 500 THB |
| Samui β Phangan | 12:00 | 12:30 | 500 THB |
| Samui β Phangan | 16:00 | 16:30 | 500 THB |
| Samui β Phangan | 18:30 | 19:00 | 600 THB |
| Samui β Phangan | 20:30 | 21:00 | 900 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 08:00 | 08:30 | 500 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 10:00 | 10:30 | 500 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 12:00 | 12:30 | 500 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 15:00 | 15:30 | 500 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 17:30 | 18:00 | 600 THB |
| Phangan β Samui | 19:30 | 20:00 | 600 THB |
Staying on Samui and coming over just for the night?
Hotel pickup on Samui, speedboat to Haad Rin, and return transfer. All included. VIP is recommended. Standard tickets mean a very long queue at the end of the party.
- Hotel pickup on Koh Samui
- Speedboat to Haad Rin (party beach)
- Return transfer back to hotel
- VIP recommended: avoids long queues
From Chiang Mai to Koh Phangan
Bangkok Airways flies direct from Chiang Mai to Koh Samui. AirAsia flies from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani with integrated tickets including the onward ferry to Koh Phangan.
From Koh Tao to Koh Phangan
Multiple direct ferries run every day. Journey time: 1β2 hours. Great base for diving before the party. See our Koh Tao guide.
Getting Back After the Party
The Full Moon Party runs until sunrise. Options back to Koh Samui:
- Echo Speedboat at 6am from Haad Rin to near Samui airport. Best for early departures.
- Haad Rin Queen departs Haad Rin at 09:30, 200 THB
- Full Moon night speedboats run from Bangrak piers during the party night. Echo: 600β900 THB. Full Moon Speedboats: 1,000 THB standard, 1,400 THB VIP (strongly recommended: avoids the long queue).
If you booked a round-trip package from Koh Samui, your return transfer is already included:
- Hotel pickup on Koh Samui
- Speedboat to Haad Rin (party beach)
- Return transfer back to hotel
- VIP recommended: avoids long queues
Getting Around on Koh Phangan
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π« No Grab, Uber, or Bolt on the island
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π Shared songthaew taxi: 150β200 THB/person from Thong Sala to Haad Rin
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π Private taxi: 500β800 THB (no meters: agree on price before getting in)
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π΅ Motorbike rental: 200β250 THB/day. Avoid on Full Moon night (drunk riders, poor roads)
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π€ Boat taxi: 300 THB when full, 1,000+ THB when not
If your ferry arrives at Thong Sala pier (all ferries except Haad Rin Queen), wait for a shared songthaew to Haad Rin: 150β200 THB per person. Private taxi is 500 THB.
Where to Go Next
The party is over. But you're in one of the most beautiful parts of Thailand. Here's what to do next.
Day Tours from Koh Samui & Koh Phangan
See all tours on Koh Samui & Koh Phangan β
Leaving the Islands?
Koh Samui is the main transport hub for moving on. Ferries and flights run to Phuket and Bangkok daily.
Koh Samui β Phuket
Koh Samui β Bangkok
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Koh Phangan have an airport?
No. There is no working airport on Koh Phangan. Everyone arrives by ferry or speedboat. The closest airports are Koh Samui (USM) and Surat Thani (URT).
Can I stay on Koh Samui and go to the party for one night?
Not recommended. Regular ferries stop at 5β6pm. After the party ends at dawn, there is no regular boat back. You would need to pay for a private speedboat (1,000β1,400 THB) or wait until morning. Stay on Koh Phangan. See our accommodation guide.
Which ferry goes directly to the party beach?
The Haad Rin Queen. Big Buddha Pier (Bangrak, Koh Samui) β Haad Rin Pier. You step off and you're already on the party beach. Book on 12go.asia.
When should I book my ferry?
Around Full Moon week, popular ferries sell out 1β2 days in advance. Book at least one week ahead during peak season (DecemberβApril).
Is there Grab or Uber on Koh Phangan?
No. Grab, Uber, and Bolt do not operate on Koh Phangan. Use shared songthaew taxis (150β200 THB from Thong Sala to Haad Rin) or private taxis (500β800 THB).
Do I need to print my tickets?
No. Most providers issue electronic tickets. A screenshot on your phone is accepted at check-in.
What are the best international flight options?
Most long-haul flights arrive in Bangkok (BKK/Suvarnabhumi) or Phuket (HKT). A few airlines fly direct to Koh Samui (USM): Bangkok Airways from Singapore and Hong Kong, and Scoot from Singapore. From Bangkok, connect onward to Koh Samui or Surat Thani. Qatar Airways often has well-timed connections via Doha if you're coming from Europe, the Middle East, or the US East Coast.