What is the cheapest way to get from Koh Tao to Ko Samet?

The cheapest way to get from Koh Tao to Ko Samet is to bus and ferry which costs ฿1600 - ฿1900 and takes 15h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Koh Tao to Ko Samet?

The fastest way to get from Koh Tao to Ko Samet is to ferry and fly and Fast Ferry which takes 8h 30m and costs ฿3800 - ฿12000.

Is there a direct bus between Koh Tao and Ko Samet?

No, there is no direct bus from Koh Tao to Ko Samet. However, there are services departing from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier and arriving at Ko Samet via Kong Salak and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 21m.

How far is it from Koh Tao to Ko Samet?

The distance between Koh Tao and Ko Samet is 493 km.

How do I travel from Koh Tao to Ko Samet without a car?

The best way to get from Koh Tao to Ko Samet without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 15h 21m and costs ฿1600 - ฿1900.

How long does it take to get from Koh Tao to Ko Samet?

It takes approximately 8h 30m to get from Koh Tao to Ko Samet, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Koh Tao to Ko Samet bus from?

Koh Tao to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Lomprayah, depart from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier station.

Where does the Koh Tao to Ko Samet bus arrive?

Koh Tao to Ko Samet bus services, operated by Lomprayah, arrive at Khao San Lomprayah station.

Where can I stay near Ko Samet?

There are 602+ hotels available in Ko Samet.

Koh Tao to Ko Samet - 8 ways to travel via ferry, plane, and Fast Ferry

There are 8 ways to get from Koh Tao to Ko Samet by ferry, plane, busferry, or bus

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

Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, Fast Ferry
best
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry
2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP)plane USM - UTP
3. Take the ferry from Ban Phe Pier to Ko Samet Na Dan Pierferry
8h 30m
฿3,874–11,562
Ferry, bus and ferry
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier - Boonsiri Khao San office / ...
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
15h 42m
฿1,550–2,321
Bus and ferry
1. Take the busferry from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Khao San Lomprayahbusferry
2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
15h 21m
฿1,617–1,824
Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry
2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane USM - BKK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
10h 57m
฿3,298–9,951
Ferry to Chumphon Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Chumphon Airportferry
2. Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane CJM - DMK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
11h 13m
฿1,812–3,817
Ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry
2. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane USM - DMK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
11h 31m
฿4,871–13,908
Ferry to Surat Thani, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus and ferry
1. Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Surat Thani Airportferry
2. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane URT - BKK
3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai to Ko Sametbusferry
12h 27m
฿2,171–4,955
Bus, Local Ferry
1. Take the bus from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Pattaya Boonsiri Officebus
2. Take the bus from Pattaya to Rayongbus 638
3. Take the ferry from Nuanthip Pier to Ko Sametferry
17h
฿1,720–1,821

Koh Samui Airport (USM) to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) flights

7Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

฿3,480Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Koh Tao to Ko Samet.

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Distance: 493.3 km
Duration: 8h 30m

What companies run services between Koh Tao, Thailand and Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Koh Tao Mae Had Pier to Ko Samet via Khao San Lomprayah, Kong Salak, Major Ekamai, and Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai in around 15h 21m.

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