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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island) is to bus and ferry which costs ฿600 and takes 1h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island) is to ferry which takes 1h 45m and costs ฿180 - ฿1400.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Koh Tao Mae Had Pier. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

Is there a direct ferry between Ko Samui and Ko Tao (Island)?

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Koh Samui Nathon Pier and arriving at Koh Tao Mae Had Pier. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 45m.

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

The distance between Ko Samui and Ko Tao (Island) is 65 km.

How do I get a ferry ticket from Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island)?

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

The best way to get from Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island) without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 45m and costs ฿180 - ฿1400.

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

The ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier takes 1h 45m including transfers and departs three times a day.

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

Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island) bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Samui Nathon Pier station.

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

Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island) bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Koh Tao Mae Had Pier station.

Where can I stay near Ko Tao (Island)?

There are 359+ hotels available in Ko Tao (Island).

Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island) - 3 ways to travel via ferry, and bus and ferry

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

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1. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry
1h 45m
฿180–1,400
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry
1h 45m
฿600
Ferry via Thong Sala Koh Phangan
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
2. Take the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry
2h 35m
฿558–1,086

Ko Samui to Ko Tao (Island) by ferry

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 65.3 km
Duration: 1h 45m

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

Lomprayah operates a ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier twice daily. Tickets cost ฿700–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 45m. Boonsiri Ferry also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier 5 times a day. Tickets cost ฿600 and the journey takes 1h 45m.

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