There are 2 way(s) to get from Surat Thani 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 — Surat Thani → Koh Tao
For a departure on 15 December 2026, 12go.asia listed 10 departures from Surat Thani to Koh Tao with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 7 companies, including Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Phantip 1970, Koh Tao Booking Center, Udomrat Tour and Fame Tour. Fares ranged from €20 to €35 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 2 h 30.
| Operator | Type | Departures | Fare | Time | From → to |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah | Boat | 3 | €24 – €30 | 4h 45min | Surat Thani Airport | Tapee pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao |
| Lomlahkkhirin | Boat | 2 | €27 – €35 | 2h 30min | Surat Thani Tapee Pier LK → Tao Mae Haad Pier |
| Phantip 1970 | Boat | 1 | €27 | 9h | Surat Thani Night Boat Pier → Koh Tao Night Boat Pier |
| Koh Tao Booking Center | Boat | 1 | €25 | 8h 30min | Surat Thani Night Boat Pier → Koh Tao Booking Center Office |
| Udomrat Tour | Boat | 1 | €20 | 8h | Surat Thani Night Boat Pier → Mae Haad Pier |
| Fame Tour | Boat | 1 | €22 | 8h | Surat Thani Night Boat → Mae Haad Koh Tao MS |
| Ruea Chor Maetapee | Boat | 1 | €22 | 8h | Suratthani pier → Mae Haad Pier |
| Khaosok Evergreen House | Minivan / bus | 1 | €51 | 6h 15min | Ratchaprapha Dam → Mae Haad Pier |
Routes sold by Direct Ferries: Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) → Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) · Surat Thani City → 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.
Surat Thani 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 10 departures from Surat Thani to Koh Tao with boat tickets that include the transfer to the pier, run by 7 companies, including Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Phantip 1970, Koh Tao Booking Center, Udomrat Tour and Fame Tour. Fares ranged from €20 to €35 per adult, with the fastest trip taking 2 h 30.
In Surat Thani, boats leave from Surat Thani Airport, Tapee pier, Surat Thani Tapee Pier LK and Surat Thani Night Boat Pier; in Koh Tao they arrive at Mae Haad Koh Tao, Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao Night Boat Pier and Koh Tao Booking Center Office.
Data checked on 7 October 2026. Timetables change with the season, so search with your own date before you travel.
Frequently asked questions — Surat Thani → Koh Tao
On the departures listed for 15 December 2026, the trip took 2 h 30 at the fastest and 4 h 45 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 €20 to €35 per adult, with a median of €25. Prices change with the season and the type of boat.
Operators listed: Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Phantip 1970, Koh Tao Booking Center, Udomrat Tour, Fame Tour and Ruea Chor Maetapee.
Departure points listed: Surat Thani Airport, Tapee pier, Surat Thani Tapee Pier LK and Surat Thani Night Boat Pier. Arrival points: Mae Haad Koh Tao, Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao Night Boat Pier and Koh Tao Booking Center Office. 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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