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How to get fromBrisbane to Koh Taoby plane, ferry, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Brisbane to Koh Tao by plane, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane BNE - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    16h 50m
    ฿13,598–28,846

  2. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BNE - HKT
    2. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    24h 27m
    ฿12,083–28,266

  3. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BNE - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    23h 59m
    ฿12,268–26,916

Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿13,654Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,114 km
  • Duration: 16h 50m

What companies run services between Brisbane, QLD, Australia and Koh Tao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Brisbane to Koh Tao. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE 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 train to International Airport Station, walk to Brisbane-Airport-BNE airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Surakul Stadium, walk to Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station, then take the vehicle to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier.

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