Travelling between Bangkok and Koh Phangan is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, train and van. Flight+ferry guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Train+bus+ferry is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 130.97 if you go by flight+Ferry; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+van which will set you back mere USD 29.89.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 21 hours to travel between Bangkok and Koh Phangan depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight+ferry is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Koh Phangan. Flight+ferry will bring you to your destination in 2h. Train+bus+ferry does a much slower job and take about 20h 25m to reach Koh Phangan.
Travelling between Bangkok and Koh Phangan can be as cheap as USD 29.89 if you opt for a Songserm (ส่งเสริม) bus+van and as expensive as USD 130.97 if you buy a Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส), Lomprayah (ลมพระยา) flight+Ferry ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Koh Phangan.
Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Bangkok and Koh Phangan, too.
Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Songserm (ส่งเสริม)
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight+Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route