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

The cheapest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Phuket is to Sleeper Boat and bus which costs ฿1000 - ฿1800 and takes 13h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Phuket is to ferry and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs ฿3400 - ฿9500.

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

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier and arriving at Phuket. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h.

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

No, there is no direct ferry from Ko Tao (Island) to Phuket. However, there are services departing from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier and arriving at Phuket via Phi Phi Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.

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

The distance between Ko Tao (Island) and Phuket is 527 km.

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

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

The best way to get from Ko Tao (Island) to Phuket without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 9h and costs ฿1600.

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

The bus and ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Phuket takes 9h including transfers and departs once daily.

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

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

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

Ko Tao (Island) to Phuket bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Phuket station.

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

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

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Bus and ferry
best
1. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Phuketbusferry
9h
฿1,600
Sleeper Boat, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Surathani Pierferry
2. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
13h 20m
฿1,020–1,793
Ferry
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier - Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi
2. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Phuketferry
10h 30m
฿1,353–2,488
Ferry, car ferry, drive
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Koh Phanganferry
2. Take the car ferry from Koh Phangan to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry
3. Drive from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Phuketcar
9h 11m
฿1,730–2,999
Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport
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
6h 35m
฿3,450–9,373
Ferry to Chumphon Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport
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
9h 17m
฿4,691–5,583
Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
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 ferry from Ao Nang to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
8h 39m
฿4,515–13,543

Ko Tao (Island) to Phuket by busferry

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Distance: 527.3 km
Duration: 9h

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

Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Phuket once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,600 and the journey takes 9h. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Phuket via Phi Phi Ferry Terminal in around 10h 30m.

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