| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | Van + Catamaran | 05:30 | 08:45 | $22.66 | |
Ferry | Lomprayah | Express | 06:00 | 08:45 | $14.95 | |
Ferry | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | High Speed Catamaran | 06:45 | 08:45 | $19.64 | |
Ferry | Lomprayah | Express | 08:50 | 15:15 | $16.61 | |
Ferry | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | Van + Catamaran | 11:30 | 15:00 | $22.66 | |
Ferry | Lomprayah | Express | 12:00 | 15:15 | $14.95 | |
Ferry | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | High Speed Catamaran | 13:00 | 15:00 | $19.64 | |
Ferry | Lomprayah | Express | 13:30 | 15:15 | $12.48 | |
Ferry | Axara Travel | Sleeper Boat + Van | 18:00 | 02:00 | $16.61 | |
Ferry | Axara Travel | Sleeper Boat | 19:00 | 02:00 | $15.10 | |
Ferry | Axara Travel | Sleeper Boat | 20:00 | 03:00 | $15.10 | |
Ferry | Axara Travel | Sleeper Boat | 21:00 | 04:00 | $15.10 |
Koh Tao offers a modest nightlife scene centered around beach bars and small clubs. Popular spots include Fishbowl Beach Bar and Maya Beach Club, where you can enjoy music and drinks with views of the ocean. Expect a more laid-back atmosphere compared to larger Thai islands like Koh Samui. Bars often host fire shows and live music, adding to the experience.
Drinks typically cost around 100-250 THB ($3-$7), depending on the venue and choice. Most nightlife activities are concentrated in areas like Sairee Beach, ensuring easy access for tourists. Keep in mind that local transportation options are limited at night, so plan accommodations accordingly.
Koh Tao offers a variety of traditional Thai dishes that highlight fresh seafood and local flavors. Common dishes include som tam (spicy green papaya salad) and pad kra pao (stir-fried basil with meat or seafood). Grilled seafood, such as fish or prawns, is also popular, often served with a spicy dipping sauce.
For a local twist, try koh tao curry, a coconut-based curry with a choice of seafood or chicken. Street food stalls and local markets are great places to sample these dishes, with prices typically ranging from 60-150 THB ($2-$4.50) per dish. Enjoying meals at these locations can provide an authentic experience of Koh Tao's culinary culture.
A visit to Koh Tao typically requires 3 to 4 days to explore the main attractions and enjoy the island's activities. This allows time for diving or snorkeling at popular sites like Shark Bay and Aow Leuk, relaxing on beaches such as Sairee Beach, and hiking to viewpoints like John-Suwan Viewpoint.
If participating in a diving course, plan for an additional 3 to 4 days. Transportation around the island is mainly by scooter rentals (~200-300 THB per day, $6-9), but taxis are also available. Dining options range from local Thai street food (~50-100 THB per meal, $1.50-3) to more upscale restaurants. Tap water is not safe to drink; bottled water is recommended.
Travelling between Chumphon and Koh Tao is possible by Bus, ferry, van and taxi. Ferry guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 27.32 if you go by Ferry+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere USD 13.62.
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 8 hours to travel between Chumphon and Koh Tao depending on the means of transport you choose.
Ferry is the fastest way to travel between Chumphon and Koh Tao. Ferry will bring you to your destination in 2h. Ferry does a much slower job and take about 8h to reach Koh Tao.
Travelling between Chumphon and Koh Tao can be as cheap as USD 13.62 if you opt for a Lomprayah (ลมพระยา) ferry and as expensive as USD 27.32 if you buy a Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว) 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 Chumphon to Koh Tao.
Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (บุญศิริเรือเร็ว), Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Lomprayah (ลมพระยา)
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
| Cheapest Transport | $14 |
| Fastest Transport | 2h |
| Earliest Departure | 5:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 17 |
| Distance | 100 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Fame Tour, Lomprayah, Seatran Discovery, Songserm |