Vans are a faster alternative to buses; vans usually offer more scheduled departures than buses or other means of transport over the same route; vans may serve the routes not served by buses, trains, or flights. What other reasons do you need to opt for a van? Ah! Very often, they are much more affordable than any other means of transport. Van from Big Buddha to Koh Phangan departs regularly according to the schedule and is a decent option to get to your destination at a reasonable price. Now van tickets can be booked online what makes planning of your trip more convenient. Before you book your van ticket, remember to read other travellers’ reviews on your operator’s service to ensure it meets your expectations.
Currently the following operators can help you to travel from Big Buddha to Koh Phangan by van: .
Big Buddha sits 17 km from Koh Phangan.
Vans cover the distance between Big Buddha and Koh Phangan in 2h – 2h hours. Do note that though vans usually stick to their schedule, your journey can take longer if traffic is excessive or the weather is bad. The worst periods in the sense of violation of the timetable is long weekends, national holidays, school vacations and peak season. With roads stuck with traffic do expect delays. Stormy weather with heavy rains or snowfalls can also cause your arrival time to change. Yet in general you can rely on the timing declared by the operator.
The fastest service on this route is provided by Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว). Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว)’s vans travel slower than others.
Opposite to, say, buses, normally vans do not offer a great variety in the sense of ticket class hence the price of the ticket is the same for all seats in a van. Note that some seats offer more comfort during the ride. E.g. in some vans the passenger seat by the driver is also available. If you are lucky enough to get it, you may have more space and definitely a better view there. Similarly, in some vans seats in the back row may be a disappointment as they do not recline due to the trunk filled with travellers’ luggage.
To hop onto a van between Big Buddha and Koh Phangan expect to pay from USD 19.50 to USD 19.50. The more convenient the ride, the more you pay – either for extra space or for less stops enroute. Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว) is the cheapest operator on the route while Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว) is the most expensive one.
| Cheapest Van | $12 |
| Fastest Van | 1h |
| Earliest Van | 7:30 AM |
| Latest Van | 5:15 PM |
| Daily Van Routes | 26 |
| Distance | 17 kilometers |
| Van Companies | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Faiz Travel and Tour, Lomlahkkhirin, Seatran Discovery, Songserm, Songserm Express |