Surat Thani to Koh Tao

Surat Thani to Koh Tao

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$23
 
 
$45

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Surat Thani to Koh Tao Schedule

Surat Thani to Koh Tao Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Lomprayah Express Bus + Speedboat 09:30 - 14:15฿ 1,100
Lomprayah Van + Speedboat 11:00 - 16:00฿ 1,100
Lomprayah Speedboat 12:00 - 16:00฿ 1,000
Koh Tao Booking Center Van + Sleeper Boat 15:00 - 06:00฿ 1,650
Phantip 1970 Express 16:00 - 06:00฿ 1,000
Phantip 1970 Express 19:00 - 06:00฿ 1,000
Koh Tao Booking Center Sleeper Boat 21:30 - 06:00฿ 900
Fame Tour Ferry 22:00 - 05:00฿ 850

Transportation from Surat Thani to Koh Tao

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani to Koh Tao

Cheapest Transport$23
Fastest Transport2h 30m
Earliest Departure9:30 AM
Latest Departure10:00 PM
Departures per day18
Distance125 kilometers
Transport CompaniesFame Tour, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomprayah, Lomprayah, Phantip 1970

Surat Thani to Koh Tao Destination Reviews

LS
Waited at the pier, which had a small store to get some food. Bus took us to the boat and boat got to the island. Journey was just fine. On the boat you can also buy food and drinks. If you have a backpack, would recommend putting your raincover on for protection of your bag (if you care about that).
Bus Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Apr 7, 2024
TK
We were a bit late, but that was ok. Good to know that you have to transfer boat at koh phanang and they do an extra stop.
Bus Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Oct 12, 2023
PG
The trip was ok. We wanted to go to Koh Tao but arrived five hours later then said. We had a stay on Koh phangan for more than four hours. Would had been nice to know that before. The sea was kind of rough but the captain was navigating well and the crew took care of everybody who got seasick
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jan 9, 2023
RT
Everything on time, very nice staff. In Koh Phangan it was unclear where to wait for the next boat and what kind of vehicle it will be. I
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Oct 27, 2022
PM
Not bad, just ok
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 19, 2022
MF
Monopolies are annoying, as a tourist I can only lose. No innovation, no competition and in the background a few are happy to have founded Lomprayah with probably unfair means. Ugh...
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 6, 2022
EV
Very good and quick. Very helpful staff to tell where to go and quick transfer at Koh phangang
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Aug 21, 2022
BD
60 people packed on a small boat. We stopped for 20 minutes at Koh Samui, but no one told why. And then we went further to Koh Tao. At bus station was told that we had a stop at Koh Phangan and had to go to another boat, so the trip was totally different and nobody could tell us something. Better to write down on a board what the trip will be and what we can expect.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Aug 2, 2022
SH
On time
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 22, 2022
E
We order the speedboot to Koh tao, but we stopped at Koh pahnang and we had A transfer to another boot which was much bigger and slower and with a lot more people on it( maybe to much) we couldn't sit anymore it was so busy. we paid for a speedboat and you get this. We are dissepointed.
Ferry Speedboat, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 9, 2022
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How to get from Surat Thani to Koh Tao

Travelling between Surat Thani and Koh Tao is possible by Bus, ferry, van and taxi. Ferry guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry+van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 44.56 if you go by Ferry+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 22.95.

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Koh Tao?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 15 hours to travel between Surat Thani and Koh Tao depending on the means of transport you choose.

Ferry is the fastest way to travel between Surat Thani and Koh Tao. Ferry will bring you to your destination in 2h 30m. Ferry+van does a much slower job and take about 15h to reach Koh Tao.

How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani to Koh Tao?

Travelling between Surat Thani and Koh Tao can be as cheap as USD 22.95 if you opt for a Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์) ferry and as expensive as USD 44.56 if you buy a Koh Tao Booking Center Ferry+Van ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Surat Thani and Koh Tao ?

  • 9 by Bus+Ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Tao starting from 09:30 Surat Thani Airport until 19:00 Surat Thani Airport
  • 5 from Surat Thani to Koh Tao starting from 12:00 Tapee pier Lomprayah until 22:00 Surat Thani Night Boat Pier
  • 4 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani to Koh Tao starting from 09:30 Surat Thani Train Station until 19:00 Surat Thani Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Surat Thani to Koh Tao.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Surat Thani and Koh Tao

Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970)

What is the most popular transport to get from Surat Thani to Koh Tao?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 32% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 32% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 30% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 4% travelled aboard a ferry
  • 1% Other