1. Ferry + Bus to Khao Sok
2. Ferry + Taxi to Khao Sok
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From Koh Tao to Khao Sok you can travel by ferry / boat + bus, van, taxi.
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- The distance from Koh Tao to Khao Sok National Park spans approximately 280 km, passing through Surat Thani town. The preferred method to travel from Koh Tao to Khao Sok involves combining a ferry/boat with a bus/minivan via Surat Thani. This transportation option, inclusive of ferry and minivan, typically costs between $37-47 per person and takes approximately 5-7 hours, including a stopover in Surat Thani town. Various private minivans or minibuses operate from Surat Thani to Khao Sok, offering the most economical transportation.
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- Alternatively, a similar transfer option is available, but upon reaching Surat Thani, travelers can opt to take a private taxi/car. This entails traveling from Koh Tao to Surat Thani by ferry/speedboat and then continuing the journey with a private car. This transportation method from Koh Tao to Khao Sok National Park typically takes about 4.5-7 hours and costs approximately $75-140. Booking ferry and minivan or private car transport from Koh Tao to Khao Sok is convenient through online platforms. From Khao Sok, travelers can further explore options to travel to Krabi.
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- Khao Sok National Park lies within Surat Thani Province, southern Thailand, covering an area of 739 km², which includes the 165 km² Lake Cheow Lan, home to the Ratchaprapha Dam. As the largest expanse of virgin forest in southern Thailand, Khao Sok is a vestige of an ancient rainforest surpassing the Amazon in age and diversity. Accessible solely by van, minivan, or private car, the park offers a range of bungalows and cottages for tourists nestled around the lake, attracting visitors from across the globe. Travel options from Koh Tao to Khao Sok are limited to ferry/boat + van/bus or private car, as Koh Tao lacks an airport and railway station. Learn more about reaching Khao Sok National Park from Koh Tao in the following guide. From Koh Tao, travelers can also embark on a ferry journey to Koh Phangan.
| Transfer Mode – Koh Tao to Khao Sok | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Ferry + Bus / Van | 5-7 hours | $37-47/pp |
| Ferry + Private Car | 4.5-7 hours | $75-140 |
How to travel from Koh Tao to Khao Sok?
1. FERRY + VAN / BUS from Koh Tao to Khao Sok
A) FERRY / BOAT from Koh Tao to Surat Thani
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- from Koh Tao to Surat Thani you can travel by speedboat or ferry
- travel by speedboat or ferry from Koh Tao to Surat Thani takes about 1.5-3.5 hours
- ferry/boat ticket from Koh Tao to Surat Thani costs about $31-36/pp (prices may vary by season)
- ferries +boats from Koh Tao to Surat Thani: Lomprayah
- speedboats arrive to Surat Thani: Tapee pier Lomprayah
- speedboats depart from: Mae Haad Koh Tao
- you should book ferry / boat tickets to Surat Thani in advance online
- it is recommended to print this ferry ticket, come to the departure site 30 minutes before departure
- Book ferry / boat tickets from Koh Tao to Surat Thani online on 12go.asia ➜
- you can also go to Surat Thani by ferry via Koh Samui
B) MINIVAN / BUS from Surat Thani to Khao Sok
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- from Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park you can travel by minivan, van, bus
- the cheapest option how to get from Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park
- private bus company from Surat Thani to Khao Sok Park: Phantip 1970
- transport by van/bus from Surat Thani to Khao Sok Park costs about $6-11/pp
- transport by bus/minivan from Surat Thani to Khao Sok takes about 2.5 hours
- you can use your e-tickets in your smartphone, read the instructions before you book tickets
- you can depart by bus/van from the town, airport and railway station in Surat Thani
- read this article: How to reach Khao Sok from Surat Thani?
2. FERRY + TAXI / CAR from Koh Tao to Khao Sok
A) FERRY / SPEEDBOAT from Koh Tao to Surat Thani
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- from Koh Tao Island to Surat Thani you can get by speedboat or ferry
- transport by speedboat or ferry from Koh Tao to Surat Thani takes about 1.5-3.5 hours
- ferry ticket from Koh Tao to Surat Thani costs about $31-36/pp (prices may vary by season)
- ferries from Koh Tao to Surat Thani: Lomprayah
- speedboats and ferries arrive to Surat Thani: Tapee pier Lomprayah
- speedboats and ferries depart from: Mae Haad Koh Tao
- you should book ferry tickets to Surat Thani in advance online
- Book ferry / boat tickets from Koh Tao to Surat Thani online on 12go.asia ➜
B) PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Surat Thani to Khao Sok
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- from Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park you can also get by private taxi or car
- comfortable and modern minivans, vans for a group of people, modern private cars
- transport by private car/taxi from Surat Thani town to Khao Sok Park takes about 2-2.5 hours
- taxi companies to Khao Sok: Andaman Taxis, Mr Toon, Ramon Transport, Phantip Charter, Phuket Transfer…
- private taxi/car from Surat Thani to Khao Sok Park costs about $45-105 (cars for up to 9 passengers)
- you can also book private taxi/car from Surat Thani Airport, railway station or town center
- private car is the most comfortable way of transport, it is a good way for a group of people
- read this article: How to go from Surat Thani to Khao Sok?
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Koh Tao to Khao Sok:
1. How to book tickets or taxi/car from Koh Tao to Khao Sok?
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- You can book tickets or taxi/car from Koh Tao to Khao Sok online on 12go.asia ➜.
- You can change your travel route, e.g. Koh Tao > Surat Thani, Surat Thani > Khao Sok…
2. How long does it take to get from Koh Tao to Khao Sok?
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- Travel by ferry + bus/minivan from Koh Tao to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani) takes about 5-7 hours.
- Travel by ferry + private taxi/car from Koh Tao to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani) takes about 4.5-7 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Koh Tao to Khao Sok?
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- Travel distance from Koh Tao to Khao Sok National Park is about 280 km via Surat Thani town.
4. How much does it cost to get from Koh Tao to Khao Sok?
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- Travel by ferry + bus/minivan from Koh Tao to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani) costs about $37-47/pp.
- Travel by ferry + private taxi/car from Koh Tao to Khao Sok (via Surat Thani) costs about $75-140.
5. Is it possible to travel by train from Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park?
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- No, Khao Sok National Park has no railway station, it is not possible to travel by train.
6. Is there a flight from Koh Tao to Khao Sok?
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- No, Khao Sok National Park and Koh Tao have no airports, it is not possible to travel by plane.
7. Is there a private car/taxi from Surat Thani to Khao Sok?
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- Yes, from Surat Thani to Khao Sok National Park you can travel by private taxi / car. You can book these modern vehicles/cars or private minivans for a group of people. You can also book your private minivan for up to 9 passengers.
8. How to travel from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok?
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- From Surat Thani Airprot you can travel to Khao Sok National Park by minibus / minivan.. Travel by minivan from Surat Thani Airport to Khao Sok National Park is cheap and costs about $11/pp.
9. Where to accommodate in Khao Sok National Park?
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- There are tourist resorts, ecolodges, bungalows, camps for backpackers and also cheap guesthouses. Most of them are very well reviewed and you can also find some accomodation facilities in Khao Sok town, check and book your accommodation in Khao Sok ➜ online.
10. Where you can travel from Khao Sok National Park?
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- From Khao Sok National Park you can travel by minivan or private car to Phuket in southern Vietnam. Phuket is the most popular and visited beach destination in southern Thailand. Travel distance to Phuket from Khao Sok National Park is about 160 km, you can book private car or minivan, minibus online. You can also travel by comfortable modern minivan or taxi to Krabi + Koh Yao Noi or Koh Lanta. You can go to Koh Lanta via Krabi.
11. How you can go to Bangkok from Koh Tao?
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- You can travel from Koh Tao to Bangkok via Chumphon or Koh Samui. You can go by ferry/boat to Chumphon and from this city you can travel by train, bus, plane or private car to Bangkok. There are also direct flights from Koh Samui to Bangkok operade by Bangkok Air.
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