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

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

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane JNB - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    19h 14m
    ฿20,156–51,433

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane JNB - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    26h 23m
    ฿11,326–28,503

  3. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane JNB - HKT
    2. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    25h 6m
    ฿13,641–49,853

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration16h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket฿14,853Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,794.3 km
  • Duration: 19h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB 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 Johannesburg-Airport-JNB 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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