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How to get fromKo Tao (Island) to Cairnsby ferry or plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Cairns by ferry or plane

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  1. Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane USM - CNS
    19h
    $558–1,812

  2. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane KBV - CNS
    23h 49m
    $436–1,354

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Cairns (CNS) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration15h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$557Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,890.7 km
  • Duration: 19h

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Tao (Island) to Cairns. However, you can take the ferry to Samui Airport, walk to Koh Samui Airport (USM) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Krabi Town Hotel Transfer, walk to Krabi, take the bus to Krabi Airport, walk to Krabi Airport (KBV) airport, fly to Cairns (CNS), walk to Cairns Airport, then take the shuttle to Cairns Base Hospital.

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