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How to get fromSydney to Koh Taoby plane, ferry, or busferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Koh Tao by plane, ferry, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane SYD - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    17h 23m
    ฿10,608–30,801

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SYD - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    25h 26m
    ฿7,278–18,871

  3. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus and ferry

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SYD - HKT
    2. Take the busferry from Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    22h 49m
    ฿9,093–20,221

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration14h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿10,717Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,316.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 23m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Koh Tao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sydney to Koh Tao. However, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport (USM), walk to Samui Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take the train to International Airport Station, walk to Sydney International Airport (SYD) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Surakul Stadium, walk to Phuket Lomprayah Bus Station, then take the vehicle to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier.

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