Travel Tips for Getting to Sandy Bay

HOW TO GET HERE


Sandy Bay Resort is located at 54/1 , Moo 8, Haad Yao Beach, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani, Thailand 84280

Koh Phangan (Phangan Island) is about 3 1/2 hours from Surat Thani Province and 30 minutes from Koh Samui (Samui Island) by boat.

There are so many ways to get to Sandy Bay but probably the easiest way from Bangkok to Koh Phangan is to buy joint tickets from Songserm Travel Center (Call Center: 02-252-5190) who operates joint tickets( Ferry, Express Boats, Bus, Train, Plane).

The Most Convenient Ways


From Suvarnabhumi International Airport BKK (Bangkok Thailand)

  • Book an hour flight from Bangkok Airways (Call Center: 1771) or Thai Airways (Call Center:02- 256-1111) to Koh Samui and then buy boat and bus ticket from the airport limousine counter to get to Koh Phangan,upon arrival at Koh Phangan Pier(Thong Sala Pier), taxi from pier will take you to Sandy Bay Resort at Haad Yao Beach.

  • OR: Book the flight at Airasia.com (Call Center: 02-515-9999) or 12GO Airlines (Call Center: 1126) or Thai Airways (Call Center: 02 256-111) which all operate one hour and ten minutes flights from Bangkok to Surat Thani Airport daily, then buy a boat and bus ticket direct to Koh Phangan from the “Information Counter” at the Airport. Upon arrival at Koh Phangan Pier(Thong Sala Pier), taxi from the pier will take you to Sandy Bay Resort at Haad Yao Beach.

A Bit Longer Although Much Cheaper Ways


By Bus:

Buy joint ticket (Bus & Boat) from any travel agent in Bangkok(especially those on Kao San Road) direct to Koh Phangan.The bus leaves from Bangkok at 6.00pm and you will arrive on Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) at noon of the next day. Taxi from pier will take you to Sandy Bay Resort at Haad Yao Beach.

By Train:

Buy joint ticket (Train,Bus & Boat) from Bangkok train station direct to Koh Phangan. Train leaves 2-3 times a day in the evening and you will arrive on Koh Phangan (Thong Sala Pier) the next day.
http://railway.co.th (Call Center: 1690)

  • Usually, the bus is available at all times, you do not need to book in advance.

  • Train is usually fully booked on the Weekend and Public Holidays, if you choose this transportation please book at least 7 days in advance.

Please Note:
Travel during Peak Season (December-April) you will need the flight booked at least one month in advance.

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