What is the cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island)?

The cheapest way to get from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island) is to fly and ferry which costs ฿11000 - ฿70000 and takes 32h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island)?

The fastest way to get from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island) is to fly and ferry which takes 19h 5m and costs ฿15000 - ฿95000.

How far is it from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island)?

The distance between Cairns and Ko Tao (Island) is 5891 km.

How long does it take to get from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island)?

It takes approximately 19h 5m to get from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island), including transfers.

What is the time difference between Cairns and Ko Tao (Island)?

Ko Tao (Island) is 3h behind Cairns. It is currently 8:58 PM in Cairns and 5:58 PM in Ko Tao (Island).

Where can I stay near Ko Tao (Island)?

There are 358+ hotels available in Ko Tao (Island).

Cairns to Ko Tao (Island) - 2 ways to travel via plane, and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island) by plane or ferry

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Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry
best
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane CNS - USM
2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
19h 5m
฿15,214–90,468
Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
cheapest
1. Fly from Cairns (CNS) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane CNS - KBV
2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry
32h 53m
฿11,522–65,399

Cairns (CNS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

14Weekly Planes

16h 16mAverage Duration

฿15,034Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island).

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Distance: 5,891.2 km
Duration: 19h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Cairns to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) 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 shuttle to Cairns Airport, walk to Cairns (CNS) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, take the bus to Krabi, walk to Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, then take the ferry to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier.

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