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How to get fromKathmandu to Ko Tao (Island)by plane, ferry, car, or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Ko Tao (Island) by plane, ferry, car, or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane KTM - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    11h 14m
    ฿10,237–24,618

  2. Fly to Chumphon Airport, Private Transfer, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Chumphon Airport (CJM)plane plane KTM - CJM
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Chumphon Airport to Chumphon Lomprayah Piershuttle bus
    3. Take the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    23h 16m
    ฿9,475–19,427

  3. Drive, ferry

    1. Drive from Kathmandu to Chumphon Train Stationcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Chumphon Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    2d 9h
    ฿15,497–22,693

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿10,056Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,611.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 14m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kathmandu to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier via Chumphon Train Station, Thong Sala Koh Phangan, and Koh Phangan in around 2d 9h.

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