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How to get fromCape Town to Ko Tao (Island)by plane, ferry, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane CPT - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    22h 12m
    ฿27,702–65,897

  2. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CPT - HKT
    2. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    28h 9m
    ฿15,187–24,317

  3. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CPT - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    28h 21m
    ฿17,372–50,967

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration19h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿18,551Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cape Town to Ko Tao (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,910.2 km
  • Duration: 22h 12m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT 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 taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT 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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