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

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

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  1. Fly to Koh Samui Airport, ferry

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    1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane TPE - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    12h 5m
    ฿5,298–12,444

  2. Fly to Surat Thani, ferry

    1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane TPE - URT
    2. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Airport to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    14h 55m
    ฿5,578–14,864

  3. Fly to Nakhon Si Thammarat, bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Fly from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane TPE - NST
    2. Take the busferry from Nakhon Si Thammarat Airport to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    15h 45m
    ฿6,668–16,414

Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration6h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,921.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 5m

What companies run services between Taipei, Taiwan and Koh Tao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Taipei to Koh Tao. However, you can take the train to Airport Terminal 2 Station, walk to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) 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 Airport Terminal 2 Station, walk to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) airport, fly to Surat Thani (URT), walk to Surat Thani Airport, then take the ferry to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier.

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