There are 2 way(s) to get from Bangkok to Koh Tao
Fares and times checked on 12go.asia for a high-season departure. Book with Direct Ferries (form at the top of the page) or 12go.asia.
Operators and piers — Bangkok → Koh Tao
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 4 departures from Bangkok to Koh Tao with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 1 company: Lomprayah. The fare was €23 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 8 h 45.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah | Boat | 4 | €23 | 9h | Khao San Lomprayah | Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao → Mae Haad Koh Tao |
| TravelBusAsia | Minivan / bus | 2 | €27 – €32 | 10h 45min | Khaosan TravelBusAsia → Mae Haad Koh Tao |
| Bangkok Booking Center | Minivan / bus | 1 | €26 | 13h 45min | BBC Khao san Bangkok → Mae Haad Koh Tao |
| TravelBusAsia | Private transfer / charter | 6 | €488 – €491 | — | Bangkok Hotel Private Transfer | Suvarnabhumi Airport Private Transfer → Koh Tao Lomprayah Private Transfer |
| Thai AirAsia | Private transfer / charter | 2 | €66 | 7h 35min | Don Mueang Airport → Mae Haad Koh Tao |
| Thai Vietjet | Private transfer / charter | 1 | €87 | 8h 15min | Suvarnabhumi Airport → Mae Haad Koh Tao |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Bangkok Khao San → Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) · Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao → Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier)
Source: 12go.asia and Direct Ferries, checked on 7 October 2026 for a departure on 15 December 2026 (high season). Timetables and fares change with the season.
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Practical tips
Some island routes only run in the dry season (roughly November to April) or with fewer boats in the rainy season. Always search with your exact travel date.
Bangkok can have several departure points. Read the pier name on your ticket and plan your transfer to it in advance.
Luggage is often loaded on deck or at the front of speedboats. A dry bag for your phone and documents is useful, and a seasickness tablet helps on open-sea crossings.
🛣️ The journey experience
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 4 departures from Bangkok to Koh Tao with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 1 company: Lomprayah. The fare was €23 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 8 h 45.
In Bangkok, boats leave from Khao San Lomprayah and Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao; in Koh Tao they arrive at Mae Haad Koh Tao.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Bangkok → Koh Tao
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 8 h 45 at the fastest and 9 h for the median departure (fastest: Lomprayah). Times vary with the operator, the stops and the sea conditions.
Fares listed on 12go.asia (checked on 7 October 2026 for 15 December 2026) ranged from €23 to €23 per adult, with a median of €23. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Lomprayah.
Departure points listed: Khao San Lomprayah and Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao. Arrival points: Mae Haad Koh Tao. The exact pier depends on the operator — it is shown on your ticket.
Search your date in the Direct Ferries form on this page, or compare the departures listed on 12go.asia. Check the meeting point and check-in time written on your booking confirmation.
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