There are 3 way(s) to get from Koh Tao to Bangkok
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 Tao → Bangkok
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 8 departures from Koh Tao to Bangkok with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 1 company: Lomprayah. Fares ranged from €23 to €48 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 10 h 15.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah | Boat | 8 | €23 – €48 | 10h 45min | Mae Haad Koh Tao | Koh Nangyuan → Khao San Lomprayah |
| TravelBusAsia | Minivan / bus | 1 | €31 | 11h 15min | Mae Haad Koh Tao → Khaosan TravelBusAsia |
| A and T Travel | Train (+ boat) | 1 | €52 | 21h 5min | Mae Haad Koh Tao → Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Stat |
| Lomprayah | Private transfer / charter | 6 | €61 – €115 | 8h | Mae Haad Koh Tao | Koh Nangyuan → Suvarnabhumi Airport |
| TravelBusAsia | Private transfer / charter | 6 | €502 – €514 | — | Koh Tao Lomprayah Private Transfer → Bangkok Hotel Private Transfer |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) → Bangkok Khao San · Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) → Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao
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 Tao 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 8 departures from Koh Tao to Bangkok with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 1 company: Lomprayah. Fares ranged from €23 to €48 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 10 h 15.
In Koh Tao, boats leave from Mae Haad Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan; in Bangkok they arrive at Khao San Lomprayah.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Koh Tao → Bangkok
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 10 h 15 at the fastest and 10 h 45 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 €48 per adult, with a median of €34. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Lomprayah.
Departure points listed: Mae Haad Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan. Arrival points: Khao San Lomprayah. 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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