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Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry

2 ferry departures are listed from Bangkok to Koh Tao on Thursday 5 November, between 06:00 and 21:00, run by Lomprayah. The fastest takes 9h; operators publish 11h – 11h 15m (bus + boat). Boats leave from Lomprayah Bangkok office (Pinklao / Khaosan) and arrive at Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao.

  • Fastest 9h
  • 2 departures listed
  • 1 operator
  • From €22.54
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✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources

Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check

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Fares from €22.54 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026

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Return trip: Koh Tao → Bangkok

Crossing timefrom 9h
On the waterHigh-speed catamaran, Coach / van
DepartsLomprayah Bangkok office (Pinklao / Khaosan)
ArrivesMae Haad Pier, Koh Tao

Bangkok to Koh Tao departures

Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.

06:0009:0012:0015:0018:0021:00
2 departures between 06:00 and 21:00
Depart → arriveOperator & piersTimeFareBook
06:00 → 15:00 EarliestFastestCheapestLomprayah
Khao San Lomprayah → Mae Haad Koh Tao		 9h €22.54 Book
21:00 → 08:15 Last boatLomprayah
Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao → Mae Haad Koh Tao		 11h 15m €22.54 Book
Also listed for this trip, from or to nearby piers (not counted in the figures above)
06:00 → 14:45 Lomprayah
Khao San Lomprayah → Koh Nangyuan		 8h 45m €22.54 Book
21:00 → 08:15 Lomprayah
Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao → Koh Nangyuan		 11h 15m €22.54 Book

Flying into Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi)? Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) → Koh Tao step by step: the drive, the boat and the last flight that makes it

Operator timetable

2 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026)

  • Bangkok → Koh Tao: 21:00 → 08:15 bus + ferry (฿850); 21:30 → 08:30 bus + catamaran (฿1,250); 21:30 → 08:30 VIP bus + catamaran (฿1,550)
  • Koh Tao → Bangkok: 10:15 → 20:30 catamaran + bus to Pinklao (฿1,250); 12:30 → 23:45 ferry + bus to Khaosan (฿850); 15:00 → 00:45 catamaran + bus to Khaosan (฿1,250)

Source: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator), checked 9 Oct 2026.

Route facts

DepartsLomprayah Bangkok office (Pinklao / Khaosan), Bangkok
ArrivesMae Haad Pier, Koh Tao, Surat Thani
Crossing time11h – 11h 15m (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 9h)
DistanceAbout 37 nautical miles (69 km)
OperatorsLomprayah (11h – 11h 15m door to door)
BoatsHigh-speed catamaran, Coach / van
SeasonRuns all year
VehiclesPassengers only
SeaGulf of Thailand
Bangkok Koh Tao
Lomprayah Bangkok office (Pinklao / Khaosan) → Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao · about 37 nautical miles. Straight line between piers, not the sailing track. Coastline: Natural Earth.
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Before you travel

Good to know

  • One Lomprayah joint ticket covers both the road and the sea legs; the times here are from its 2026 timetable (effective 25 August 2026), so check the operator’s site before travelling.

Getting to and from the pier

  • The road and sea legs connect at Chumphon (Thung Makham Noi Pier)
  • Lomprayah’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up / drop-off versions of many of these trips (marked “Any Hotel”) at a higher fare

Return trip: Koh Tao → Bangkok: 10:15 → 20:30 catamaran + bus to Pinklao (฿1,250); 12:30 → 23:45 ferry + bus to Khaosan (฿850); 15:00 → 00:45 catamaran + bus to Khaosan (฿1,250)

Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry: questions

How long is the ferry from Bangkok to Koh Tao?

Operators publish 11h – 11h 15m (bus + boat) for Bangkok to Koh Tao. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 9h to 11h 15m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 37 nautical miles.

How many ferries a day go from Bangkok to Koh Tao?

2 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 06:00 and the last at 21:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 2 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.

Where does the Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry leave from?

The main departure point is Lomprayah Bangkok office (Pinklao / Khaosan); boats arrive at Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao. Some operators use other piers: Khao San Lomprayah and Southern Bus Terminal Pinklao. Your ticket names the pier. The road and sea legs connect at Chumphon (Thung Makham Noi Pier).

How much is the ferry from Bangkok to Koh Tao?

On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €22.54 to €22.54 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.

Which companies run ferries from Bangkok to Koh Tao?

Lomprayah. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.

Does the Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry run all year?

The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The Gulf has a different weather pattern from the Andaman coast: services run all year, but the northeast monsoon can disrupt crossings around November and December, mostly on the open-water legs to and from Koh Tao and Chumphon.

Can I take a car or motorbike from Bangkok to Koh Tao?

No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.

How do I get back from Koh Tao to Bangkok?

Koh Tao → Bangkok: 10:15 → 20:30 catamaran + bus to Pinklao (฿1,250); 12:30 → 23:45 ferry + bus to Khaosan (฿850); 15:00 → 00:45 catamaran + bus to Khaosan (฿1,250)

How long does it take from Bangkok to Koh Tao?

Between 11h and 11h 15m on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 21:00 → 08:15 (bus + ferry); 21:30 → 08:30 (bus + catamaran); 21:30 → 08:30 (VIP bus + catamaran). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.

How much is the Bangkok to Koh Tao joint ticket?

From ฿850 per person on Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable; prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.

Sources and checks

We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.

  • lomprayah.com, checked 9 Oct 2026: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator PDF, effective 25 August 2026): departure, arrival, bus/van and boat type and fare for each joint ticket.
  • Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026

Photo: Shark Bay on Koh Tao seen from the John-Suwan viewpoint (kallerna, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).

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