Getting Here - Travel Info and Ferry Koh Tao details

Fly to Samui then take the Samui to Koh Tao Ferry

This is by far the quickest and most expensive option, Flights to Koh Samui are available through www.bangkokairways.com, There are more than 20 flights per day to the island and the price is about 4,500 baht one way. From the airport to the ferry pier is only 15-20 minutes by taxi, You have the choice between two companies www.seatrandiscovery.com and www.lomprayah.com. Both companies offer high speed ferry crossing from Samui stopping at Koh Phangan on the way. But the last boat departs each day at about 1:00 pm. If your flight arrives later than this you will have to stay on Samui for one night and then choose between the morning or afternoon ferry the following day.

Train from Bangkok to Chumphon and connect to Koh Tao by boat

You can take an overnight train from Bangkok's Hualamphong train station, straight through to Chumphon. The trains are inexpensive and comfortable, with a decent bed so long as you book either first or second class. Once you arrive in Chumphon it's easy to arrange a ticket for the short ferry ride across to Koh Tao.

We highly recommend sticking to either the Lomprayah or Seatran ferry services - these are the fastest, most comfortable and reliable ferry services.

Bus form Bangkok to Chumphon and connect to Koh Tao by boat.

This is the most popular route for time and money, www.lomprayah.com offers joint bus and boat tickets with quick connections. The price is about 900 baht for both tickets all the way direct. The bus will stop along the way so you can stretch your legs and get a bite to eat, the bus also has an onboard bathroom. The bus leaves the khao san road area of Bangkok twice a day, the 6am departure will arrive here the same day at about 2 pm, the 9pm departure will arrive at koh Tao the next morning at 10am.

Tickets are available at any travel agents, It is best to book a few days in advance as they have been known to fill up during the popular thai holidays, As long as you’ve booked with us we will be waiting on the pier to meet you and bring you straight to our resort.

Boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao

To get to here from Koh Samui has never been easier. The crossing takes about 1 hour 30 minues, stopping at Koh Phangan The best services are operated by www.lomprayah.com and www.seatrandiscovery.com , Prices are about 550 baht per person and include a free pick up service on Koh Samui. Tickets are available from any of the Samui travel agents and departure times are 8am and 1pm everyday.

Ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao

The same two companies off the boats from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao with prices about 300 baht per person and departure times at 8:30am and 12:30pm. It should only take an hour from Koh Phangan to reach Turtle Island.

Boat from Surat Thani to Koh Tao

There are two options to get here from the mainland of Surat Thani, The Sonserm Express company operates daily boats that depart from Surat Thani to Koh Samui, Then Koh Samui to Koh Phangan and finally Koh Phangan to here. The depart time is about 7am and arrival on Turtle Island will be about 2pm. Price is about 700 baht for the whole journey. The other option is the Surat Thani night boat, This is a sleeper boat that is mainly used by Thai’s and Travellers. It departs at 9pm every night arriving here in the early hours of the morning usually 7am. The cost of the night boat is about 500 baht per person.