Facts about the transport from Karon to Koh Tao
| Cheapest Transport | $44 |
| Fastest Transport | 7h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 AM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 375 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Call Me Taxi, Lomprayah, Lomprayah |
Karon to Koh Tao
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$49
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Transportation from Karon to Koh Tao
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Buses$ 43.51
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Ferries$ 43.51
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Taxis$ 48.95
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Vans$ 48.95
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Trains are not available
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Flights are not available
Karon to Koh Tao Destination Reviews
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Toni HI booked the all in one trip from Phuket to Koh Tao.
The pickup for the shuttle to Donsak pier was scheduled at roughly 7:30am (+-30min, so standby for me at 7) and finally arrived at 8:20.
The ferry operated by Lomprayah was scheduled to arrive in Koh Tao at 5pm. It already arrived late at Donsak and left the pier at 4:40pm. But even without all the delay until then, there's no way in the world that it actually arrives at Koh Tao at 5 as the boat trip itself also took longer than expected. I finally left the boat at 8:50pm, so we had almost four hours (!) of delay in total.
During the waiting times on the way, you don't really know when you have to leave again, so it's really hard to get proper food over the day. When I arrived at the pier I was told we had to wait for 20-30 minutes and they kept saying that an hour later. So I basically ate a Snickers and some peanuts over the whole day until 9pm. Not fun.
We had pretty rough sea, which doesn't affect me too much but prepare for some puking people around you and maybe bring a bag yourself.
Ferry Express, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Dec 21, 2022
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How to get from Karon to Koh Tao
Travelling between Karon and Koh Tao is possible by Bus, ferry, van and taxi. Bus+ferry guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Van is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 48.95 if you go by Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 48.95.
How long does it take to get from Karon to Koh Tao?
It can take you anywhere between 8 and 12 hours to travel between Karon and Koh Tao depending on the means of transport you choose.
Bus+ferry is the fastest way to travel between Karon and Koh Tao. Bus+ferry will bring you to your destination in 7h 30m. Van does a much slower job and take about 11h 15m to reach Koh Tao.
How much does it cost to get from Karon to Koh Tao?
Travelling between Karon and Koh Tao can be as cheap as USD 48.95 if you opt for a Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่) van and as expensive as USD 48.95 if you buy a Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่) 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 Karon and Koh Tao ?
- 1 from Karon to Koh Tao starting from 06:30 Kata Karon Transfer until 06:30 Kata Karon Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Karon to Koh Tao.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Van
Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Karon and Koh Tao, too.Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.
Companies operating vans between Karon and Koh Tao
Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่)
What is the most popular transport to get from Karon to Koh Tao?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 50% took a van
- 50% chosen taxi+Van