14 Sep 2026
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Koh Tao Booking Center

4.3
951 customer reviews
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Koh Tao Booking Center Schedule & Timetable

Penang - Surat Thani
08:00
Penang - Koh Tao
08:00

About Koh Tao Booking Center

While some islands are now reachable by plane or are connected to the mainland with a bridge, ferries remain the only way to reach some of the most beautiful and amazing islands, hidden beaches, or other seaside destinations. Larger and slower car ferries carry vehicles and passengers around the world, but in certain cases, you will need to opt for a smaller yet faster express high speedboat or catamaran to reach your destination. While the latter does save you time, caution should be taken if you are prone to seasickness. When the sea is, rough high-speed boats which actually cut the waves are a better option than catamarans that ride the waves instead hence turning your journey into a rock-and-roll trip. To prevent or beat motion sickness, we recommend taking a special medication – consult your doctor prior to the journey. While on board, grab a seat on an open-air deck wherever possible.

Ferry trips offered by Koh Tao Booking Center can be booked online – in an easy and hassle-free manner, without wasting your time visiting the booking office.

Koh Tao Booking Center Main Piers

Here is a list of some of the main piers you can reach with Koh Tao Booking Center ferries. Check the complete station guide before you go:

  • Koh Tao Booking Center Office
  • Samui Haad Rin Queen Pier
  • Phangan Haad Rin Queen Pier
  • Surat Thani Night Boat Pier
  • Thongsala Pier Seatran
  • Samui Golden Moon Travel
  • Thong Sala Koh Phangan
  • Koh Phangan Golden Moon Haad Rin
  • Funny Day Sea Tour Koh Phangan
  • Mae Haad Koh Tao

Koh Tao Booking Center Popular Destinations

Koh Tao Booking Center Ferry Types & Tickets Prices

High-speed fast ferries always hit the hardest on your pocket. If you need to save money, check whether some slower options are available on your route – usually the rates are much more affordable. It is a rule of thumb to check the length of the trip before booking. On longer routes, the difference in travel time can be huge. Note that not all ticket fares or classes are always available on any route. During peak seasons it is a good idea to make your booking in advance as the availability of more expensive private cabins is often limited. Opting for walk-in tickets on the most popular routes during these periods can result in long waiting queues. Some destinations have more than one pier or different piers for different ferry companies hence goes the recommendation to check the pier you leave from/dock at before your trip. Leave enough time before the departure to find your boat and check in. These procedures may take up to a couple of hours on international routes. Last but not least, some piers impose their own ‘pier fee’ on all arriving passengers. This fee is normally not included in your ticket price – keep this in mind.

Travel by Ferry: Pros & Cons

Pros of Ferry Travel

  • Taking a ship allows you to get to some of the islands, beaches, or seaside destinations which otherwise cannot be reached. While ferry travels can be time-consuming and sometimes make you suffer from sea sickness, the possibility of visiting the most paradise, secret, off-the-beaten-track destinations they bring you to usually compensates.
  • Ferry tickets can be booked online. It saves you time and secures your travel itinerary goes as planned. The advanced booking option is especially convenient when travelling during peak season periods, national holidays, or long weekends when there is high demand for tickets and on routes served by a limited number of vessels.
  • On some routes, you are able to choose the class of the ticket or cabin. There are private compartments or standard cabins with a number of extras included or not. Always check the conditions of your fare to take most of your trip.
  • Ferry travel is always fun. It allows you to see the places you visit or just pass by from a different angle. The majority of places look terrific – and totally different! – when viewed from the water. Sailing provides a great opportunity to shoot nice and unique pics and videos – do jump at it!

Cons of Ferry Travel

  • The major concern while travelling by water is motion sickness, which is a very annoying and unpleasant thing. Even if you have never experienced it before, there is no guarantee that the next ferry trip will run smoothly as well. Rough seas and speedboat journeys can make even the strongest stomachs beg for mercy. Follow our recommendations above and take your medicine half an hour prior to your trip. Taking a light meal before travel also helps – more chances to get seasick with an empty stomach.
  • Delays and cancellations are common for ferry trips as they highly depend on weather and sea conditions. It especially concerns travel during shoulder months or off-season. Rains, mossy seas, and stormy weather may interfere with your travel itinerary – try to keep it flexible and do not plan tight flight connections even during the ‘usually-good-weather’ season.
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Koh Tao Booking Center Company Reviews

4.3
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Sep 2, 2026
I arrived at the loprayah pier around 12:15, then we had to pick up some people at an different pier, we had to wait 1,5 hours before we could leave, then we visited all the different hotels from the passengers on the way wat costed us another hour, we could have arrived around 15:00 at the van station but it was 18:00 in stead
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Ferry Speedboat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Aug 25, 2026
alot of wind and rain but is ok , fun
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5
Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Jul 22, 2026
On time & friendly driver / superfast speedboat & confident captain
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5
Ferry Sleeper Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center, May 26, 2026
Very recommended if you want to save 1hotel night while using your sleep time to move from mainland to the island.
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3
Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Apr 9, 2026
The ferry was good but the van was really hot and they almost forget a passenger in the port.
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Ferry Ferry + Van + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Apr 7, 2026
The drive feom Sura Thani to Ranong in a truck was a nice expirience. The nature ost amazing there.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 31, 2026
The ferry left in time and it arrived in Surat Thani on time so it was great! The van ride was 1h late and we stopped 2 times in a 3-4h ride. I think 1 stop is enough but it was nice to stretch our legs and pick something to eat. Overall the whole trip was good for the price!
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Ferry Ferry + Bus, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 18, 2026
Very well organized and on time
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 11, 2026
Went from Koh Tao to Khao Sok. The ferry went very well. The bus thoughdid seem very dodgy and was like a couple of hours late, stopped about 2-3 times in the middle of nowhere, the driver just got out and we were hearing weird noises as if the bus broke down. The driver wasn’t friendly and just didn’t tell us what was going on. Apart from that not too bad.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 9, 2026
Taxi driver was unkind and drove very rough and speedy. With reckless overtakes. Didn't help with the bags. The boat trip was bumpy but fine.
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Bus Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 6, 2026
All good no issues and on time, also dropped us off at our hotel in ao nang.
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Bus Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 5, 2026
The speedboat from Koh Tao to Surat Thani was GREAT! Fast and efficient! Staff helpful and kind! The van ride from Surat Thani to Kaoh Sok was horrible. We payed the bus station 300b extra to take us directly to our hotel. The van was hot and cramped, the driver stopped 4 times to go into random stores and pee on the side of the road. Drove an hour past our hotel and said he wouldnt take us back we could pay a taxi 1200b to take us. Total nightmare.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 4, 2026
The route wasn't explained: type of boat, duration of the crossing, and type of bus. We waited a long time in an old bus for another boat to arrive, without anyone offering us any assistance, and people who arrived much later left before us in more comfortable conditions. As a result, we had difficulty getting a connection for the rest of the journey.
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Ferry Ferry, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 4, 2026
"The ferry was old but still solid. The staff were friendly and helpful. However, the ferry departed 15 minutes late, but that seems to be normal. One downside was that the price at the port was 100 THB cheaper."
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Ferry Ferry, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 3, 2026
At the pier on Koh Samui we didn't have any shade or place to sit while we were waiting. We had to be 30min standing on the sun.
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Ferry Ferry + Van + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Mar 2, 2026
Everything worked out great, and we were well guided. Only thing I missed was a detailed information beforehand where and when we change vehicle, and how long the waiting time is.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Feb 27, 2026
Unfortunately we arrived over 1 Hour Late because the car Operator made a pre-planned stop at its own Break-station, staying there unnecessarily long, which was unfortunately because we missed a pre-booked tour we had arranged for the time after our arrival. At the Break station they also wanted to have 50BHT/Person to get them to their Hotel in Khao Sok. Besides that, everything went Well and the Operator was nice and helpful.
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Ferry Ferry + Bus, Koh Tao Booking Center, Feb 27, 2026
The Ship was way overbooked so we had to sleep on some extra matresses on the floor. We had no livjackets provided on these.
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Ferry Ferry, Koh Tao Booking Center, Feb 22, 2026
All worked fine. Ferry left a bit delayed, but not an issue.
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Bus Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Feb 17, 2026
The minivan was the most uncomfortable vehicle I have ever travelled. Very slow, we had to change vehicles 4 times!! Not what was advertised. So arrived 90 minutes later than expected. we had wait over an hour in Krabi for last vehicles. Very poor information and service.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Feb 12, 2026
We booked the catamaran from Koh Phangan and then travelled on to Krabi by van from Surat Thani. The catamaran was operated by Lomprayah, as is well known. However, the van was not, and so no one could or would tell us how to continue from Surat Thani. We were sent from one person to the next. There were no signs for the buses and vans. Finally, we found what we assumed to be the bus to Krabi. Instead of the van we had booked, it was a bus. It also took almost an hour longer than booked. No one on the bus wanted to see our tickets or take our names for a possible list. Shortly after we boarded, the bus drove off immediately. A few minutes later and we would have been left standing there. The transfer in Surat Thani was very unprofessional.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Feb 10, 2026
Kept us captive on bus while waiting at ferry terminal for an hour. Bus delayed due to fire. Ferry ride was great.
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Bus Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Feb 9, 2026
It was a pleasant fast ride!
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Feb 9, 2026
They make you wait 1h15min after the boat because they're waiting for another boat to fill up the 3 spots left in the bus then 30min after departure they stop at an overpriced store to eat.
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5
Bus Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Feb 3, 2026
Super Service..Stop at Seven11..😋 Top...extra Drop of. Thanks
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Ferry Ferry + Bus, Koh Tao Booking Center, Jan 31, 2026
The air conditioning on the boat blows directly onto the bed. Perhaps there is no alternative due to the limited space, but at least they could provide a normal blanket. The one provided was really small and only covered half of the body.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Jan 30, 2026
Ferrytrip all fine, the minibus from the pier to Khao Sok was less fine. All busses en minibusses arrived at the end of the pier where we disembarked the ferry. But not our minivan. After everybody left our minibus still wasn't there. Then the busdriver showed up and we had to follow him. He decided not to bring him minibus, instead, we had to walk the whole pier to find his minibus. We were not prepared for this walking. I still don't understand why he didn't bring the minbus to us. The rating stars I use are for the minbus, not for the ferry, ferry was great.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Jan 30, 2026
Everything ok except the driver. Not speaking english and get angry when we gave him addres to resort. We should told him earlier while we were packed in the back of van.
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Van Van + Sleeper Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Jan 30, 2026
Very good expérience in the sleeper boat, we were well installed so the night was nice. The trip to the airport was more hasardous, don’t be too short on time!
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Jan 23, 2026
It was good but we arrived 2h later than planned.
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Ferry Sleeper Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Jan 13, 2026
The boat was over booked. I paid for a bed and was given an uncomfortable mattress on the floor.
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Ferry Ferry + Van + Ferry, Koh Tao Booking Center, Jan 11, 2026
Confort très bon! Mais Beaucoup de changement de van
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Ferry Sleeper Night Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Jan 5, 2026
Best way to travel between islands, gently rocked to sleep
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Dec 29, 2025
The ferry from Koh Tao to Surat Thani was great! However the Minivan from Pattana Tours at Surat Thani was congested and they fit in more passengers than seats making the ride uncomfortable for all. Pros: On time Cons: More Passengers than could have been accommodated in the Minivan
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Ferry Ferry, Koh Tao Booking Center, Dec 23, 2025
The transition from land to the ship is very difficult for elderly and disabled people to walk, and to drag a suitcase. On the ship we sat down, our feet don't reach the floor, a 50-minute cruise, very difficult. What's the problem with building a raised platform to put our feet on? The descent to Hadrin was also a nightmare. And you put the suitcases and bags on top of each other, our suitcase was down, crushed, fortunately there was no damage.
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Ferry Ferry, Koh Tao Booking Center, Dec 2, 2025
Everything worked very well and easy.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Nov 29, 2025
Everything worked out great
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Ferry Speedboat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Nov 7, 2025
Great stay, unforgettable experience. Staff was very helpful and welcome. Take seaside, fool moon view room, it is worth it.
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Ferry Ferry + Bus, Koh Tao Booking Center, Oct 29, 2025
Loved it!
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Ferry Speedboat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Oct 29, 2025
We experienced a wild rainstorm on one of our trips and the crew was incredible! Regardless of the torrential rain and getting pretty soaked, we were still on time and felt very safe. Very professional and experienced!
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Ferry Speedboat + Bus, Koh Tao Booking Center, Oct 28, 2025
The driver wqs driving unnecessarily dangerous, always overtaking other cars. He could make the ride a lot smoother, that would be nice
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Oct 24, 2025
The van was packed, which made it unpleasant during the ride.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Oct 23, 2025
First van didn’t have seatbelts, then had to change, second van didn’t have AC.
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Ferry Speedboat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Oct 12, 2025
Fast and let you avoid high taxi fees from the other port to Haad rin on the way to go. And the same when you return to Samui.
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Ferry Speedboat + Van, Koh Tao Booking Center, Oct 9, 2025
All well organised, punctual at departure and punctual at arrival. Personnel dedicated and collaborative.
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Ferry Ferry + Bus, Koh Tao Booking Center, Oct 4, 2025
There were to many people on the buss. So the luggage needed to be placed in the middle. So when people were going out they steps on our bags and some of my items are broken
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Ferry Ferry, Koh Tao Booking Center, Sep 26, 2025
Everything worked well. We didn't need to wait. No need to arrive more than half hour before
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Ferry Sleeper Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Sep 16, 2025
Comfortable enough for what it was! A bit warm in the lower bunks and our window was taped together. Very timely. Cannot keep your backpacking pack with you.
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Ferry Sleeper Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Sep 13, 2025
Clean bathrooms, comfortable beds
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Van Van + Sleeper Boat, Koh Tao Booking Center, Sep 3, 2025
Very good organization. The bed were comfortable and the personnel precise. They don’t speak that much but they are reliable, so trust them :) Also the timing was perfectly as scheduled. Super!