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How to get fromAuckland to Ko Tao (Island)by plane, ferry, bus, or busferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, bus, or busferry

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  1. Fly Auckland to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane AKL - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    20h
    ฿18,367–39,521

  2. Fly Auckland to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane AKL - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    29h 24m
    ฿16,027–22,581

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane WRE - USM
    3. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    26h 38m
    ฿18,558–66,310

  4. Fly Auckland to Phuket International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane AKL - HKT
    2. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    27h 42m
    ฿16,842–27,931

Auckland (AKL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration17h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket฿15,115Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 9,417.1 km
  • Duration: 20h

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

There is no direct connection from Auckland to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the train to Puhinui Train Station 2, walk to Stop A Puhinui, take the bus to Stop A International Airport, walk to Auckland (AKL) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Whangarei, walk to Rose St Bus Depo, take the bus to Whangarei Airport, walk to Whangarei Airport (WRE) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier.

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