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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) is to Fast Ferry and Minibus and train and bus which costs ฿1400 - ฿2300 and takes 14h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) is to Fast Ferry and fly and ferry which takes 7h 55m and costs ฿3900 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Samet and Ko Tao (Island)?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island). However, there are services departing from Ko Samet and arriving at Koh Tao Mae Had Pier via Bangkok Planetarium and Khao San Lomprayah. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 36m.

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

The distance between Ko Samet and Ko Tao (Island) is 493 km.

How do I travel from Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) without a car is to Fast Ferry and Minibus and train and bus which takes 14h 27m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2300.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) bus from?

Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, depart from Ko Samet station.

Where does the Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) bus arrive?

Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) bus services, operated by Phittinin Transport, arrive at Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai station.

Where can I stay near Ko Tao (Island)?

There are 360+ hotels available in Ko Tao (Island).

Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) - 7 ways to travel via train, Fast Ferry, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samet to Ko Tao (Island) by ferry, plane, bus, train, busferry, or shuttle

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Fast Ferry to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane UTP - USM
3. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
7h 55m
฿3,980–11,580
Fast Ferry, Minibus, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Chumphontrain
4. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus
14h 27m
฿1,424–2,220
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
2. Take the busferry from Khao San Lomprayah to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry
14h 36m
฿1,670–1,823
Local Ferry, Minibus, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Office Kraisi to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
15h 59m
฿1,457–2,064
Local Ferry, Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane BKK - USM
4. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
10h 39m
฿3,194–9,159
Local Ferry, Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Chumphon Airport, Private Transfer, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Chumphon Airport (CJM)plane DMK - CJM
4. Take a shuttle bus from Chumphon Airport to Chumphon Lomprayah Piershuttle
5. Take the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry
12h 4m
฿4,477–6,771
Local Ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Rayong to Pattayabus 638
3. Take the ferry from Pattaya Boonsiri Office to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry
20h 50m
฿2,175–3,370

U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

฿3,534Cheapest Price

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

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Distance: 492.6 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ko Samet to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier via Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), Bangkok Planetarium, Khok Wua Intersection Opposite Lottery, and Khao San Lomprayah in around 14h 36m.

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