There are 2 way(s) to get from Koh Tao to Surat Thani
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 → Surat Thani
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 9 departures from Koh Tao to Surat Thani with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 7 companies, including Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Phantip 1970, Koh Tao Booking Center, Ruea Chor Maetapee and Jijie Tour and Travel. Fares ranged from €22 to €30 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 2 h 55.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah | Boat | 3 | €24 – €30 | 4h 45min | Mae Haad Koh Tao → Surat Thani Airport |
| Lomlahkkhirin | Boat | 1 | €27 | 2h 55min | Tao Mae Haad Pier → Surat Thani Tapee Pier LK |
| Phantip 1970 | Boat | 1 | €27 | 8h | Koh Tao Night Boat Pier → Surat Thani Night Boat Pier |
| Koh Tao Booking Center | Boat | 1 | €25 | 8h | Koh Tao Booking Center Office → Surat Thani Night Boat Pier |
| Ruea Chor Maetapee | Boat | 1 | €22 | 8h | Mae Haad Pier → Suratthani pier |
| Jijie Tour and Travel | Boat | 1 | €27 | 8h | Mae Haad Pier Koh Tao → Night Boat Surat Thani Pier |
| Fame Tour | Boat | 1 | €23 | 8h | Mae Haad Koh Tao MS → Surat Thani Night Boat |
| A and T Travel | Train (+ boat) | 1 | €31 | 9h 30min | Mae Haad Koh Tao → Suratthani Railway Station |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) → Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) · Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) → Surat Thani City
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 9 departures from Koh Tao to Surat Thani with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 7 companies, including Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Phantip 1970, Koh Tao Booking Center, Ruea Chor Maetapee and Jijie Tour and Travel. Fares ranged from €22 to €30 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 2 h 55.
In Koh Tao, boats leave from Mae Haad Koh Tao, Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao Night Boat Pier and Koh Tao Booking Center Office; in Surat Thani they arrive at Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani Tapee Pier LK, Surat Thani Night Boat Pier and Suratthani pier.
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 → Surat Thani
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 2 h 55 at the fastest and 8 h for the median departure (fastest: Lomlahkkhirin). 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 €22 to €30 per adult, with a median of €27. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Phantip 1970, Koh Tao Booking Center, Ruea Chor Maetapee, Jijie Tour and Travel and Fame Tour.
Departure points listed: Mae Haad Koh Tao, Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao Night Boat Pier and Koh Tao Booking Center Office. Arrival points: Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani Tapee Pier LK, Surat Thani Night Boat Pier and Suratthani pier. 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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