| Type | Operator | Class | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Price | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry | Lomprayah | Express | 07:00 | 12:30 | ¥3,533 | |
Ferry | Lomlahkkhirin | Speedboat | 07:00 | 13:00 | ¥3,805 | |
Ferry | Lomlahkkhirin | Speedboat | 07:05 | 13:00 | ¥3,805 | |
Ferry | Lomlahkkhirin | Speedboat | 09:00 | 15:00 | ¥4,843 | |
Ferry | Van2Travel | Van + Speedboat | 09:25 | 15:55 | ¥5,559 | |
Van | Van2Travel | Van + Speedboat | 09:25 | 15:25 | ¥5,559 | |
Ferry | Van2Travel | Van + Speedboat | 09:29 | 15:59 | ¥5,559 | |
Bus | Lomprayah | Express | 09:30 | 15:30 | ¥5,188 | |
Ferry | Koh Tao Booking Center | Speedboat + Van | 09:30 | 15:30 | ¥5,436 | |
Ferry | Van2Travel | Van + Speedboat | 09:31 | 16:01 | ¥5,559 | |
Ferry | Koh Tao Booking Center | Speedboat + Van | 11:00 | 15:30 | ¥6,671 | |
Ferry | Lomlahkkhirin | Speedboat | 11:00 | 16:00 | ¥3,805 | |
Ferry | Lomlahkkhirin | Speedboat | 12:00 | 18:00 | ¥4,843 | |
Ferry | Lomlahkkhirin | Speedboat | 13:00 | 19:00 | ¥4,843 | |
Ferry | Ramon Transport | Sleeper Boat + Van | 19:00 | 10:00 | ¥4,941 | |
Van | Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel | Van + Sleeper Boat | 21:00 | 08:30 | ¥3,657 | |
Ferry | Koh Tao Booking Center | Sleeper Boat + Van | 21:00 | 08:30 | ¥4,447 |
In Krabi, tipping taxi drivers is not mandatory but appreciated. If you receive good service, rounding up the fare or leaving a small tip of about 20-50 THB ($0.50-$1.50) is customary. Always ensure the meter is used, or agree on a fare before starting the journey.
Tourists visit Krabi for its limestone cliffs, clear waters, and numerous islands. Popular activities include rock climbing at Railay Beach, island-hopping tours to places like Koh Phi Phi and the Four Islands, and exploring the Emerald Pool and Hot Springs. The area is known for its laid-back atmosphere and offers various water sports such as snorkeling and diving.
Transportation is convenient with local songthaews (shared taxis) and long-tail boats. Dining options range from street food to seafood restaurants, with a meal costing around 150-300 THB ($4-8). Accommodations vary from budget hostels to luxury resorts.
Tap water is not recommended for drinking; bottled water is widely available and affordable. It is advisable to carry cash as not all vendors accept cards. With a mix of natural beauty and cultural experiences, Krabi provides a diverse range of activities for travelers.
A 7-day trip to Krabi can vary widely based on accommodation, dining, and activities. Budget travelers can spend around 14,000-21,000 THB ($390-$590), staying in hostels or budget hotels and eating at local markets. Mid-range travelers might spend 35,000-49,000 THB ($980-$1,380) for a more comfortable hotel and a mix of local and international dining. Luxury travelers could expect to spend over 70,000 THB ($1,960) with upscale accommodations and fine dining.
Additional costs include transportation: taxi or tuk-tuk rides typically cost 100-200 THB ($3-$6) within town. Activities such as island tours or national park visits can range from 1,000-3,000 THB ($28-$84) each. Always check for current prices and availability, as these can fluctuate with the season and demand.
Travelling between Koh Tao and Krabi is possible by Bus, ferry, train, van and taxi. Ferry+van guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi+ferry is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you JPY 8,647 if you go by Ferry+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry+van which will set you back mere JPY 4,070.
It can take you anywhere between 5 and 17 hours to travel between Koh Tao and Krabi depending on the means of transport you choose.
Ferry+van is the fastest way to travel between Koh Tao and Krabi. Ferry+van will bring you to your destination in 4h 30m. Taxi+ferry does a much slower job and take about 16h 30m to reach Krabi.
Travelling between Koh Tao and Krabi can be as cheap as JPY 4,070 if you opt for a Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล) ferry+van and as expensive as JPY 8,647 if you buy a Koh Tao Booking Center 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 Koh Tao to Krabi.
Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.
Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล)
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
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 | ¥4,072 |
| Fastest Transport | 4h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 7:00 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 25 |
| Distance | 225 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | A and T Travel, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Fame Tour, Future Travel and Service, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Nara Travel, Ramon Transport, Ruea Chor Maetapee, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Songserm, Udomrat Tour |