Travelling between Chiang Mai and Koh Tao is possible by Bus, ferry, train and van. Ferry+van guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry+train is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 93.25 if you go by Ferry+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus+ferry which will set you back mere USD 60.44.
It can take you anywhere between 22 and 28 hours to travel between Chiang Mai and Koh Tao depending on the means of transport you choose.
Ferry+van is the fastest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Koh Tao. Ferry+van will bring you to your destination in 21h 25m. Ferry+train does a much slower job and take about 1d 3h 55m to reach Koh Tao.
Travelling between Chiang Mai and Koh Tao can be as cheap as USD 60.44 if you opt for a Cherdchai Tour North, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา) bus+ferry and as expensive as USD 93.25 if you buy a Next Step Journey Ferry+Van ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Chiang Mai to Koh Tao.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry+Van remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $61 |
| Fastest Transport | 21h 25m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:30 ص |
| Latest Departure | 6:00 م |
| Departures per day | 2 |
| Distance | 1071 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Cherdchai Tour North, Lomprayah, Next Step Journey, Thai Railway, Thai Railways |