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Results from Surat Thani to Koh Tao on Thursday, 26 March 2026
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4h 45m
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09:30
Th, 26/03
SURAT THANI Railway Station |
14:15
Th, 26/03
KOH TAO Mae Haad |
1,000 ฿
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4h 45m
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09:30
Th, 26/03
SURAT THANI Airport |
14:15
Th, 26/03
KOH TAO Mae Haad |
1,100 ฿
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5h 15m
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12:30
Th, 26/03
SURAT THANI Airport |
17:45
Th, 26/03
KOH TAO Mae Haad |
1,100 ฿
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How to get from Surat Thani to Koh Tao
There are two ways to travel from Surat Thani to Koh Tao: by ferry and by joint bus + ferry.
How far is Surat Thani from Koh Tao?
The travel distance between Surat Thani to Koh Tao is 35 km by road plus 150 km by sea. There are two options to travel from Surat Thani to Koh Tao: taking a ferry or a joint bus + ferry.
How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Koh Tao?
It takes 2 hours 45 minutes to 3 hours 15 minutes to get from Surat Thani to Koh Tao by ferry and 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes by joint bus + ferry.
Depending on the traffic, sometimes the bus arrives 30 minutes earlier or later than scheduled.
What types of ferries operate the route Surat Thani to Koh Tao?
There is one ferry company running the route Surat Thani to Koh Tao.
Lomprayah operates catamarans.
For more information about traveling by ferry, please read our Ferry Guide in Thailand.
Where do buses from Surat Thani to Koh Tao depart?
Most buses from Surat Thani to Koh Tao depart from Surat Thani Airport Terminal and Surat Thani Railway Station Ternimal located in Phunphin District, and arrive at Tapee Pier located in Mueang Surat Thani District, Surat Thani, where the passengers can transfer to the ferry.
Passengers are requested to arrive at the point of departure at least 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Note that some bus companies will organize the transfer from the point of departure to the bus terminal by shuttle bus, therefore passengers must show up in advance or risk missing the bus.
Where do ferries from Surat Thani to Koh Tao depart?
Most ferries from Surat Thani to Koh Tao depart from Tapee Pier located in Mueang Surat Thani District and Donsak Pier located in Don Sak District, Surat Thani.
Where do ferries from Surat Thani to Koh Tao arrive?
Most ferries from Surat Thani to Koh Tao arrive at Maehaad Pier located in Koh Tao.
Where to travel next from Koh Tao?
From Koh Tao, you can go by ferry to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui, and Phuket.