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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak is to ferry and Minivan and bus which costs ฿750 - ฿1200 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak is to ferry and car ferry and drive which takes 8h 31m and costs ฿1600 - ฿2800.

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

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak. However, there are services departing from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier and arriving at อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park via กระบี่ and พังงา;Phang-Nga. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.

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

The distance between Ko Tao (Island) and Khao Lak is 471 km.

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

The best way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 9h 57m and costs ฿1800 - ฿2500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak, including transfers.

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

Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier station.

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

Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Krabi Bus Terminal station.

Where can I stay near Khao Lak?

There are 261+ hotels available in Khao Lak.

Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak - 7 ways to travel via bus and ferry, bus

There are 7 ways to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak by busferry, bus, ferry, car ferry, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus and ferry, bus
best
1. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Krabi Bus Terminalbusferry
2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus 435
3. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus 444
9h 57m
฿1,855–2,430
Ferry, Minivan, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Surat Thani Hotel Transferferry
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Parkbus
3. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus 444
10h 15m
฿793–1,182
Ferry, car ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the carferry from Koh Phangan to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
3. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Khao Lakcar
8h 31m
฿1,630–2,802
Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry
2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane USM - HKT
3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus
8h 57m
฿3,723–9,702
Sleeper Boat, Minivan, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Surathani Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Khao Sok National Parkbus
3. Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus 444
13h 48m
฿1,060–1,583
Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry
2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane USM - KBV
3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus
4. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Parkbus
9h 22m
฿3,915–10,224
Ferry to Chumphon Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Local Bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Airportferry
2. Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane CJM - HKT
3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Khao Lakbus
11h 39m
฿4,865–5,912

Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak by busferry and bus

7Weekly Services

9h 57mAverage Duration

฿1,855Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 470.5 km
Duration: 9h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Ko Tao (Island) to Khao Lak. However, you can take the vehicle to Krabi Bus Terminal, walk to กระบี่, take the bus to พังงา;Phang-Nga, then take the bus to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to อุทยานแห่งชาติ เขาหลัก-ลำรู่;Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park via Surat Thani Hotel Transfer, Surat Thani Town, and อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park in around 10h 15m.

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