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Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island) ferries

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Trip Overview

The average ferry between Ko Samui and Ko Tao (Island) takes 2h 17m and the fastest ferry takes 1h 30m. The ferry service runs several times per day from Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island). The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 17m
Duration
74 km
Distance
฿850
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island) ferry times

Ferries run every 4 hours between Ko Samui and Ko Tao (Island). The earliest departure is at 9:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ko Samui is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Ko Tao (Island) at 5:45 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    ferry ferry 1h 30m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    ferry ferry 1h 30m • Direct
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    ferry ferry 4h • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island)? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 73.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 17m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

Lomprayah operates a ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier twice daily. Tickets cost ฿700–1,600 and the journey takes 2h. Three other operators also service this route.

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