There are 1 way(s) to get from Koh Samui 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 — Koh Samui → Koh Tao
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 18 departures from Koh Samui to Koh Tao by boat, run by 5 companies: Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Songserm, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Songserm Express. Fares ranged from €12 to €26 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 1 h 25.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah | Boat | 6 | €15 – €23 | 1h 45min | Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1 | Lomprayah Bangrak Pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao |
| Lomlahkkhirin | Boat | 5 | €19 | 2h | Samui Bangrak Pier LK | Samui Pralarn Pier LK → Tao Mae Haad Pier |
| Songserm | Boat | 3 | €12 – €22 | 2h 15min | Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm | Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Koh Tao Songserm |
| Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | Boat | 2 | €18 – €19 | 1h 50min | Koh Samui Nathon Pier Catamaran | Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran → Koh Tao Catamaran |
| Songserm Express | Boat | 2 | €26 | 1h 25min | Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Koh Tao Songserm |
| Boonsong Travel and Transfer | Private transfer / charter | 1 | €847 | — | Koh Samui Transfer Charter → Mae Haad Pier Charter |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Koh Samui (Bangrak Pier) → Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) · Koh Samui (Mae Nam Pier) → Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) · Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) → 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.
Koh Samui 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 18 departures from Koh Samui to Koh Tao by boat, run by 5 companies: Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Songserm, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Songserm Express. Fares ranged from €12 to €26 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 1 h 25.
In Koh Samui, boats leave from Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1, Lomprayah Bangrak Pier, Samui Bangrak Pier LK and Samui Pralarn Pier LK; in Koh Tao they arrive at Mae Haad Koh Tao, Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao Songserm and Koh Tao Catamaran.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Koh Samui → Koh Tao
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 1 h 25 at the fastest and 1 h 50 for the median departure (fastest: Songserm Express). 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 €12 to €26 per adult, with a median of €19. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Songserm, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Songserm Express.
Departure points listed: Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1, Lomprayah Bangrak Pier, Samui Bangrak Pier LK and Samui Pralarn Pier LK. Arrival points: Mae Haad Koh Tao, Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao Songserm and Koh Tao Catamaran. 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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