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 ฿200 - ฿310 and takes 3h 15m.

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 via Thong Sala Koh Phangan which takes 2h 45m and costs ฿550 - ฿1100.

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 Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier and arriving at Koh Samui Transfer. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.

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

The distance between Ko Tao (Island) and Ko Samui is 67 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 bus and ferry which takes 2h and costs .

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

The bus and ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pier takes 2h including transfers and departs three 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 3350+ hotels available in Ko Samui.

Ko Tao (Island) to Ko Samui - 4 ways to travel via bus and ferry, and ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Ko Samui by busferry or ferry

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Bus and ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
2h
Ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Koh Samui Transferferry Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier - Koh Samui Transfer / ...
3h 15m
฿200–310
Ferry via Thong Sala Koh Phangan
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry Thong Sala Koh Phangan - Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui
2h 45m
฿555–1,059
Bus and ferry, ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pierbusferry
2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samuiferry Thong Sala Koh Phangan - Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui
2h 30m

Questions & Answers

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

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Distance: 67.5 km
Duration: 2h

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

Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Samui Nathon Pier 3 times a day, and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui via Koh Phangan and Thong Sala Koh Phangan in around 2h 45m.

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