Surat Thani to Koh Tao: Online Booking, Schedules, and Routes
Discover the diving paradise of Koh Tao with SiamTickets’ ferry services from Surat Thani. Select from swift Lomprayah ferries or comfortable overnight sleeper boats operated by reliable partners such as Koh Tao Booking Center and Fame Tour.
Multiple departure points, including Tapee Pier, Surat Thani Night Boat Pier, and Ratchaprapha Dam, make it easy to find a trip that aligns with your schedule.
Whether you’re eager to explore vibrant coral reefs, relax on pristine beaches, or earn your diving certification, Koh Tao offers an unforgettable island experience. Let SiamTickets handle your ferry booking, so you can focus on the aquatic adventures that await you in this tropical gem.
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Travel Schedule Surat Thani to Koh Tao
Ferries from Tapee Pier, Surat Thani to Mae Haad, Koh Tao
Lomprayah Ferries
| Depart Tapee Pier, Surat Thani | Arrive Mae Haad, Koh Tao | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 PM | 04:00 PM | Lomprayah |
| 15:30 PM | 06:00 PM | Lomprayah |
Ferries from Surat Thani Night Boat Pier to Koh Tao
Various Operators
| Depart Surat Thani Night Boat Pier | Arrive Koh Tao | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| 21:30 PM | 06:00 AM (+1) | Koh Tao Booking Center |
| 22:00 PM | 05:00 AM (+1) | Fame Tour |
| 22:00 PM | 06:00 AM (+1) | Phantip 1970 |
Ferries and Vans from Ratchaprapha Dam to Mae Haad, Koh Tao
Koh Tao Booking Center
| Depart Ratchaprapha Dam, Surat Thani | Arrive Koh Tao Booking Center Office | Operator |
|---|---|---|
| 15:00 PM | 06:00 AM (+1) | Koh Tao Booking Center |
Travel Time
Travel time from Surat Thani to Koh Tao is approximately 8 hours and 30 minutes with sleeper boat transportation, which is among the longest travel options available. However, for those looking for faster options, speedboat services by Lomprayah can take as little as 2 hours and 30 minutes.
Ferry Fare and Classes
Select from various ticket classes offered by Lomprayah, Koh Tao Booking Center, and Phantip 1970 for your trip to Koh Tao.
| Transportation Class and Company | Fare Rate |
|---|---|
| Lomprayah Speedboat | THB 1,000 |
| Koh Tao Booking Center Sleeper Boat | THB 900 |
| Fame Tour Ferry | THB 850 |
| Phantip 1970 Sleeper Boat | THB 900 |
| Lomprayah Bus+Ferry | THB 900 – THB 1,200 |
Surat Thani to Koh Tao FAQ
Lomprayah services arrive at Mae Haad Koh Tao. Koh Tao Booking Center services arrive at Koh Tao Booking Center Office or Koh Tao Night Boat Pier. Fame Tour services arrive at Mae Haad Koh Tao. Phantip 1970 services arrive at Koh Tao Night Boat Pier.
Lomprayah offers speedboat and combined bus+ferry services with departures throughout the day. Koh Tao Booking Center provides sleeper boat services with a night departure. Fame Tour operates a ferry service leaving in the evening. Phantip 1970 offers sleeper boat services with evening departures.
The journey varies from 2 hours and 30 minutes by speedboat to 8 hours and 30 minutes by sleeper boat.
Fares range from THB 850 for a ferry journey with Fame Tour to THB 1,650 for a combined van+ferry service with Koh Tao Booking Center.
Yes, there are direct services available, including speedboats, ferries, and combined bus+ferry options.
Departures are from Tapee Pier, Surat Thani Night Boat Pier, and Surat Thani Airport.
Summary
Getting from Surat Thani to Koh Tao is simple, with speedboat and sleeper boat services available.
Here are some key points for the trip:
- Lomprayah offers speedboat services from Tapee Pier, with travel times of 2.5 hours
- Koh Tao Booking Center, Fame Tour, and Phantip 1970 provide sleeper boat options from Surat Thani Night Boat Pier
- Departures are available throughout the day and in the evening for overnight journeys
- Fares range from THB 850 for Fame Tour ferries to THB 1,650 for Koh Tao Booking Center van+ferry services
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