Getting to Nearby Islands
There is no direct train service to Phuket. Travelers arriving by train must get off at Phun Phin Railway Station in Surat Thani Province and continue by regular bus to Phuket. For more information, call the State Railway of Thailand, 1690, 0 2223 7010, or 0 2223 7020.
1. Ko Pha-ngan - Noted for its full moon parties but also offering unspoiled area.
- 1.1 Na Thon Pier (Samui) -- Thong Sala Pier (Ko Pha-ngan)
Songserm Travel Co. operates ferry boats and express boats between Na Thon Pier on Samui and Thong Sala Pier on Ko Pha-ngan, four times a day. The trip takes about 45 minutes for express boats, and one hour for ordinary ferry boats.
- 1.2 Bo Phut (Samui) -- Hat Rin (Ko Pha-ngan)
There is a ferry boat leaving Bo Phut for Ko Pha-ngan twice daily at 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. The return trips depart Hat Rin on Ko Pha-ngan at 10.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m.
Private speed boats are also available for the short trip.
2. Ang Thong Islands
Visitors can hire a boat on Samui to Ang Thong. The charge depends on the boat size and number of passengers. The trip takes 1.30 hours. It is also possible to join a full-day excursion organized by tour operators in Samui.
3. Ko Tao
Boats depart 08:00 & 12:30 from Maenam Pier, - and arrive 10:00 at Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao. In high season there's an extra boat leaving 10:30 - arriving 14:30.
Speedboats provide a daily service, departing Bophut, at 08:30 and Nathon at 12:00 noon (Times subject to seasonal variation).
Songserm Travel provide a daily boat service which leaves from Nathon Pier at 10:30. You can catch a minibus from Koh Samui Airport.
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