Phuket to Koh Tao

Phuket to Koh Tao

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Koh Tao
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Phuket to Koh Tao Destination Reviews

JK
The bus was on time, and we only waited 20 minutes to board the Ferry. They do weigh your bags before you board the bus, so be prepared to pay 200 Bhat if your bag weighs more than 20kgs. Bus was very clean with black leather seats, pretty comfy. Ferry was great, crew was all helpful and friendly. Would recommend using them!
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Dec 4, 2025
IV
It’s too long waiting of the ferry after transfer to pier
Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Nov 29, 2025
NL
The trip said that takes 10 hours and was more than 12, that’s not fair. At least let us now the real time
Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Nov 18, 2025
JD
Everything mostly ran smoothly. Instructions were pretty clear with the pick up time communicated the evening before. Caught the first minibus at the airport and then switched to another. Both drivers seemed fine and ferry port staff were great. We arrived really early to the ferry so made use of the restaurant close by which was reasonably priced and nice food. The only gripe I have is that somehow between loading my suitcase on to the first minibus to receiving it back from the second, was that the corner of it was substantially caved in. It's a very robust hard shell one and very new so could only really have happened by being dropped onto a kerb I imagine, perhaps when swapping vehicles.
Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Nov 1, 2025
I
Very scary seas
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 18, 2025
AB
Super easy transfer to Surat Thani, the port was well organised and we didn’t have to wait long for the catamaran. Boat was great - the views were lovely and actually was an experience in and of itself.
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 3, 2025
LM
Took more time than it should, bus was really really hot..
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 20, 2025
AS
Vehicle picked me up on time, minivan was clean and comfortable, no incident to report
Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jul 14, 2025
VB
Nice boat
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 13, 2025
RC
Driver of minibus drove erratically. Minibus kept bouncing up and down whenever the surface of the road changed. I think there was too much weight at the back of the bus where I was asked to sit. Felt dangerous and not enjoyable at all for the 5 hours I was in there. Ferry afterwards was very chilled in comparison.
Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jun 2, 2025
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Phuket to Koh Tao Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Speedboat
06:00
17:00
€44.11
  2.0
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
06:30
17:30
€47.36
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
07:00
14:15
€23.81
  4.3
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
07:30
17:45
€47.36
  3.8
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
08:00
17:45
€44.65
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
08:20
17:45
€47.36
  5.0
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
08:45
17:45
€47.36
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
09:10
17:45
€44.65
  5.0
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
09:30
17:45
€23.81
  4.3
Bus
Lomlahkkhirin
Bus/Van + Speedboat
10:30
18:00
€30.31
Bus
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat
11:00
05:00
€27.60
Bus
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat
13:40
05:00
€32.47

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Koh Tao

Cheapest Transport€41
Fastest Transport2h 25m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure4:35 PM
Departures per day5
Distance121 kilometers
Transport Companies465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Bangkok Airways, Call Me Taxi, Lomprayah

How to get from Phuket to Koh Tao

Travelling between Phuket and Koh Tao is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, van and taxi. Flight+ferry guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus+ferry+van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you EUR 50.28 if you go by Ferry+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry which will set you back mere EUR 43.30.

How long does it take to get from Phuket to Koh Tao?

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 18 hours to travel between Phuket and Koh Tao depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight+ferry is the fastest way to travel between Phuket and Koh Tao. Flight+ferry will bring you to your destination in 2h 25m. Bus+ferry+van does a much slower job and take about 18h to reach Koh Tao.

How much does it cost to get from Phuket to Koh Tao?

Travelling between Phuket and Koh Tao can be as cheap as EUR 43.30 if you opt for a Lomprayah (ลมพระยา) ferry and as expensive as EUR 50.28 if you buy a Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่) 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.

How many trips per day are there between Phuket and Koh Tao ?

  • 4 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 07:30 Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer until 09:15 Phuket Airport
  • 1 from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 09:30 Phuket Lomprayah until 09:30 Phuket Lomprayah

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Phuket to Koh Tao.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Phuket and Koh Tao

Lomprayah (ลมพระยา)

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Phuket and Koh Tao, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Phuket and Koh Tao

Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่)

What is the most popular transport to get from Phuket to Koh Tao?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight+Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 17% chosen flight+Ferry
  • 14% travelled aboard a ferry
  • 13% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 12% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 12% chosen taxi+Van
  • 12% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 12% took a van
  • 4% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 4% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van