Koh Phayam is an island in the Andaman Sea. Located in Ranong province, Koh Phayam attracts visitors who prefer to be surrounded by a basic natural environment. Wondering how to get to Koh Phayam from Bangkok? The Bangkok to Koh Phayam route can be traveled by Bangkok-Ranong train, flight, or bus and Ranong-Koh Phayam ferry.
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Koh Phayam is located 35 km off the coast from Ranong Town, the capital of Ranong province. When traveling from Bangkok to Koh Phayam, you need to get to Ranong Town first and then take a boat from Ranong to Koh Phayam.
Bangkok to Koh Phayam
Traveling from Bangkok to Ranong province, where Koh Phayam Island is located, is not that complicated, as you have plenty of transportation options to choose from. The best way to get from Bangkok to Koh Phayam depends on your needs:
- The most comfortable way is taking a direct flight from Bangkok DMK Airport to Ranong Airport.
- The cheapest way is taking an overnight bus, as it helps you to save one night at a hotel.
- The most adventurous way is taking a train to the nearest station and then transferring by bus.
Just choose the way to travel depending on your preferences.
Flights to Koh Phayam
As there's no airport on the island, direct flights to Koh Phayam are not available. However, Ranong province has its own airport, Ranong Airport (UNN), so flying there is the fastest and most convenient way to get from Bangkok to Koh Phayam.
It is also possible to fly from Bangkok to Chumphon Airport (CJM), which is located about 122 km from Ranong, or Surat Thani Airport (URT), which is located around 220 km from Ranong, and then take a bus or minivan from there to Ranong, but it is really impractical.
Flights from Bangkok to Ranong
At the moment there is 1 daily flight departing from Don Mueang Airport (DMK) in Bangkok to Ranong. The flights are operated by the low-cost airline AirAsia. The flight from Bangkok to Ranong departs at 11:05. The flight takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. If you choose to take this flight, you will be able to reach Koh Phayam on the same day.
Flight tickets and the current schedule for this route can be found here: Flight from Bangkok to Ranong.
Ranong Airport to Koh Phayam
Once you arrive at Ranong Airport, there are usually taxis waiting to take you to the city or directly to the pier.
To make things more simple, you can book a combo ticket of van + ferry from Ranong Airport to Koh Phayam here: Combo ticket from Ranong Airport to Koh Phayam.
Bus from Bangkok to Koh Phayam, Ranong
When looking for the cheapest way to get to Koh Phayam from Bangkok, you should know that taking an overnight Bangkok to Ranong bus normally costs significantly less than the flight, and you save one night at the hotel. Of course, this option might not be suitable for light sleepers and is definitely not the most comfortable one.
Most of the buses from Bangkok to Ranong depart from Southern Bus Terminal, while at the moment there's also one departure from Mochit Bus Terminal. The journey from Bangkok to Ranong normally takes about 9-10 hours, but the governmental ones are usually making additional stops and therefore take longer than that.
When taking an overnight bus from Bangkok to Ranong, you can normally catch the first morning ferry to Koh Phayam and spend your day on the island.
The Bangkok to Ranong bus route is covered by buses operated by the government bus company Bor.Kor.Sor., also called 999 Bus, and several private bus companies. Most of the departures on this route are scheduled around 17:00-20:00.
Normally you can buy a Bangkok to Ranong bus ticket right at the bus station before departure. However, it is safer to book tickets at least one day in advance as the number of seats on these buses is limited. Bus schedules can be checked, and bus tickets can be booked online here: Bus from Bangkok to Ranong.
Buses normally stop at Ranong Bus Station, but private companies can also drop you off at their offices in Ranong.
Train from Bangkok to Koh Phayam, Ranong
If you are looking to travel from Bangkok to Koh Phayam by train, you should know that there is no direct train to Ranong because the nearest railway stations are located in Chumphon and Surat Thani.
If you are adventurous and want to experience train travel in Thailand, you can take the Southern Line train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station in Bangkok to any of these cities and then transfer to a bus or minivan to reach Ranong from there.
Check train schedules and book train tickets online here:
Train from Bangkok to Chumphon
Train from Bangkok to Surat Thani
Bus from Chumphon to Ranong
You can take a bus or minivan from Chumphon to Ranong. The distance between these two cities is 122 kilometers. The trip by bus normally takes about 2.5 hours. Taking a minivan is faster as departures are more frequent, and the trip takes about 2 hours. Minivan tickets can be booked here: Minivan from Chumphon to Ranong.
Bus from Surat Thani to Ranong
You can take a bus or minivan from Surat Thani to Ranong. The distance between the cities is 193 kilometers, and the journey takes about 4 hours. Minivan tickets can be booked here: Minivan from Surat Thani to Ranong.
Boat from Ranong to Koh Phayam
After arriving from Bangkok to Ranong, you need to get to Sapan Plaa Pier to catch a boat to Koh Phayam. The pier is located around 6 km from Ranong Bus Station. You can get there by songtaew (local pickup truck) or motorbike taxi. A trip from the bus station to the pier by motorbike taxi should cost around 80-100 THB, by songtaew - around 20 THB.
When traveling from Ranong to Koh Phayam, you need to choose from a regular ferry and speedboat.
Regular ferry is a less frequent and slower option, as it takes about 2 hours to get to Koh Phayam. However, taking a ferry is significantly cheaper, as it costs just around 200 THB per person.
Most of the speedboats running between Ranong and Koh Phayam are available during the high season only. Speedboats operate from 7:00 to 17:30 and depart roughly every hour. The ticket normally costs around 450 THB per person, and it takes about 45 minutes to get to Koh Phayam.
Speedboat and ferry tickets can be bought at the pier or booked online here: Ferry from Ranong to Koh Phayam.
Bangkok to Koh Phayam Tickets
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