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Thong Sala Pier
to Haad Rin.

It's the island's busiest route β€” the road from the main ferry pier to the Full Moon Party beach. Here's the distance, the drive, and the best way to make the trip.

Haad Rin sits on the southern tip of Koh Phangan, about 10–12 km from Thong Sala pier. The drive takes roughly 20–30 minutes over a hilly, winding road β€” one of the steepest on the island in places. Most people arriving by ferry at Thong Sala are heading to Haad Rin for its beaches and, of course, the Full Moon Party.

Your options

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Private minivan

Door-to-door from the pier to your Haad Rin hotel, from ΰΈΏ400 for the whole van. Fixed price, air-con, and no waiting β€” the easiest option, especially with luggage or a group.

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Shared songthaew

Cheaper per person if you're solo, but you'll wait for the truck to fill and share stops along the way. Fewer run late at night.

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Scooter

Only for experienced riders β€” the Haad Rin hill is steep and sees frequent accidents. Never ride it after drinking at the party.

Travelling on Full Moon Party night

On party nights the Thong Sala–Haad Rin road gets extremely busy, and transport back afterwards is in huge demand. The single best thing you can do is pre-book your ride both ways β€” especially the return, which is the hardest to find at 3 or 4am.

Don't get stranded: book your Haad Rin pickup time before the party starts. See our full Full Moon Party transport guide.

Book Thong Sala β†’ Haad Rin

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