1. Boat / Ferry to Koh Samui
2. Ferry Schedule / Times
3. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Koh Tao to Koh Samui you can travel by ferry or speedboat.
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- Travel distance from Koh Tao to Koh Samui is approximately 60 km by ferry / speedboat. There is only one option how you can get to Koh Samui from Koh Tao – travel by ferry or speedboat. There is no other way how to reach Koh Samui from Koh Tao, there are also no flights between these islands. Transfer by ferry or speedboat from Koh Tao to Koh Samui takes about 1.5-3.5 hours and ferry/boat tickets cost about $15-24/pp. These boats depart from Mae Haad Koh Tao and arrive to Na Thon Koh Samui or Maenam Pier in Koh Samui.
- There are also some boats to Koh Samui with a stop in Koh Phangan. Koh Phangan is 50 km from Koh Tao, between Koh Samui and Koh Tao. Transfer by speedboat or ferry to Koh Samui is comfortable and fast, you can book tickets easily online (it is recommended to print these tickets / voucher). Read carefully all the instructions before you book your tickets online. From Koh Samui you can travel via Surat Thani to Krabi or Phuket in southern Thailand.
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- Koh Samui (Surat Thani Province) is a popular tourist island in the Gulf of Thailand, close to Surat Thani town. There are variosu speedboats or ferry between Koh Tao – Koh Phangan – Koh Samui and Surat Thani. So, it is easily accessible island by boat or ferry, but there is also an airport and there are direct flights between Bangkok and Koh Samui. After your visit of Koh Samui you can take a flight to Bangkok. Read the instructions how you can reach Koh Samui from Koh Tao below in this article and enjoy your holiday in this beautiful island. You can also easily book your boat/ferry tickets to Koh Samui online.
| Ferry / Boat Transfer – Koh Tao to Koh Samui: | |
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| Available Options | Various boats, ferries, and high-speed ferries |
| Private Transfer Option | Some companies offer a private transfer directly from the hotel to the pier |
| Transfer Cost | About $15-23 per person (prices may vary) |
| Travel Time | About 1.5-3.5 hours |
| Transport Companies | Lomprayah, Marine Passion, Songserm, Phantip 1970, Lomlahkkhirin… |
| Departure from Koh Tao | Mae Haad Koh Tao |
| Arrival in Koh Samui | Maenam Samui or Na Thon Koh Samui |
How do you get from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?
1. BOAT / FERRY from Koh Tao to Koh Samui
The speed boat/ferry journey is actually the only transfer option from Koh Tao to Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. Some companies will only offer you a boat transfer, and some will even offer transport to and from ports to your accommodation. Companies that offer boat transport from Koh Tao to Koh Samui are, for example, Lomprayah, Marine Passion, Songserm, Lomlahkkhirin or Phantip 1970.
A minor disadvantage of this transfer is the fact that the timetable of ships between these islands is rather more limited and it is advisable to look for connections well in advance. Transfer by speedboat or ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui takes about 1.5-3.5 hours, depending on the company and type of boat you choose for transportation.
Boats and ferries depart from Mae Haad Pier and arrive at Maenam Pier or Na Thon Koh Samui. You will see information about these departures and arrivals when searching and booking tickets online, so read everything carefully and see where the ports are located. Transport by speed boat / ferry to Koh Samui from Koh Tao then costs in the range of $15-24/pp, these prices are not fixed and may vary during the year.
Boat and ferry tickets to Koh Samui can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. Please arrive at the departure point, Mae Haad pier, at least 30-60 minutes before the boat departure. Maximum 20 KG luggage allowed per passenger, excess luggage will be charged at 20 THB per KG.
An alternative ferry or speedboat transfer option from Koh Tao to Koh Samui in Thailand is also a trip with a stop at Koh Phagan. There are various speedboats and ferries between Koh Tao – Koh Phangan – Koh Samui, and you can search and buy tickets online for this route as well.
🚢 Ferry Schedule / Timetable – Koh Tao to Koh Samui + Ferry Tickets:
Ferry Schedule - Koh Tao to Koh Samui | Departs in Koh Tao | Arrival in Koh Samui | Ferry Ticket |
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Lomlahkkhirin | 07:00 | 08:30 | From $23.00 |
Lomlahkkhirin | 09:30 | 11:20 | From $15.00 |
Lomprayah | 09:30 | 11:30 | From $20.00 |
Lomprayah | 15:30 | 17:30 | From $20.00 |
Phantip 1970 | 09:30 | 14:00 | From $24.00 |
Songserm | 09:30 | 13:00 | From $17.00 |
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❓ FAQ — Travel route from Koh Tao to Koh Samui:
1. How to book ferry / boat tickets from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?
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- You can book ferry tickets from Koh Tao to Koh Samui on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- companies usually accept boat e-tickets in your smartphone, for sure it is better to print them
2. What is the travel time by boat from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?
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- Travel by boat/ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui takes about 1.5-3.5 hours (depending on the boat type).
3. What is the travel distance from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?
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- Travel distance from Koh Tao to Koh Samui by ferry or boat is about 60 km (Mae Haad Pier).
4. How much does it cost to get from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?
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- Traveling by boat or ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui costs about $15-24/pp, prices may vary according to the season in Thailand. Some companies also offer private transfer from the hotel to the pier, this way of transport – van/bus+ferry costs about $24/pp.
5. What is the permitted weight of your backpack on the ferry?
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- Usually a backpack weighing up to 20 kg is accepted in the boat, you will see this information before you book ferry tickets online.
6. How to go from Koh Samui to Surat Thani?
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- If you want to travel from Koh Tao to Surat Thani, there is also only one way – take a ferry or speedboat + private bus or minivan transfer. There are ferries and speedboats from Koh Samui to Surat Thani and you can also arrive by ferry + van/bus to Surat Thani Train Station or bus terminal. Ticket price is about $8-25/pp, you can book tickets online.
7. From which piers in Koh Tao ferries to Koh Samui depart?
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- Ferries or speedboats depart from Mae Haad Koh Tao and arrive to Maenam Samui or Na Thon Koh Samui in Koh Samui Island.
8. Is there a flight from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?
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- No, there is no airport in Koh Tao, travel by plane to Koh Samui is not possible. Koh Samui has an airport and there are direct flights to Bangkok by Bangkok Air.
9. What is an alternative way how to get to Koh Samui?
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- From Koh Tao you can also travel to Koh Phangan by ferry or boat and from Koh Phangan you can go by another ferry or speedboat to Koh Samui. It is a good option of transfer if you want to visit Koh Phangan. Koh Phangan is about 50 km south of Koh Tao.
10. Where to stay on Koh Samui, hotel, hostel or resort?
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- Koh Samui has a lot of modern accommodation facilities, like hostels, guesthouses, beach resorts or hotels. You can check these articles: cheap hostels in Koh Samui, cheap hotels in Koh Samui and also private luxury resorts in Koh Samui. There is a wide range of accommodation facilities almost everywhere.
11. Where you can go from Koh Samui?
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- From Koh Samui you can travel by ferry + bus or flight to Phuket or Krabi. You will be traveling via Surat Thani. Phuket and also Krabi are the most popular beach sites in southern Thailand, visited by lots of foreign tourists every day in the season. There is a direct flight from Koh Samui to Phuket and Krabi.
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