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How to get fromGili Islands to Ko Tao (Island)by ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Gili Islands to Ko Tao (Island) by ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Ferry to Ngurah Rai International Airport, fly, ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Gili Air Harbour to Seranganferry ferry
    2. Fly from Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane DPS - USM
    3. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    16h 16m
    ฿8,789–17,972

  2. Ferry, bus to Lombok International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Gili Air Harbour to Bangsalferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Senggigi to Lombok International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Lombok International Airport (LOP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LOP - USM
    4. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    19h 15m
    ฿10,089–15,230

Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,785Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Gili Islands to Ko Tao (Island).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,834.3 km
  • Duration: 16h 16m

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

There is no direct connection from Gili Islands to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the ferry to Serangan, take the taxi to McDonald's Sanur, take the bus to Ngurah Rai Airport, walk to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) 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 ferry to Bangsal, take the taxi to Senggigi, take the bus to Lombok International Airport, walk to Lombok-Airport-LOP airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier.

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