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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Ko Samui is to ferry which costs ฿210 - ฿1700 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Ko Samui is to ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs ฿210 - ฿1700.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier and arriving at Koh Samui Nathon Pier. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h.

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

Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Mae Haad Koh Tao and arriving at Lomprayah Nathon Pier. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

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

The distance between Ko Tao (Island) and Ko Samui is 62 km.

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

Book your Ko Tao (Island) to Ko Samui ferry tickets online with Omio and 12go.asia.

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

The best way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Ko Samui without a car is to ferry which takes 1h 30m and costs ฿210 - ฿1700.

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

The ferry from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Lomprayah Nathon Pier takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs four times a day.

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

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Ko Samui?

There are 3474+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Ko Tao (Island) to Ko Samui - 2 ways to travel via ferry, and bus and ferry

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There are 2 ways to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Ko Samui by ferry or busferry

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1. Take the ferry from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Lomprayah Nathon Pierferry Mae Haad Koh Tao - Lomprayah Nathon Pier
1h 30m
฿210–1,700
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1. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
2h

Ko Tao (Island) to Ko Samui by ferry

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Distance: 62 km
Duration: 1h 30m

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

Lomprayah operates a ferry from Mae Haad Koh Tao to Lomprayah Nathon Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿380–1,400 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pier 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h.

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