Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Chumphon to Koh Tao ferry
8 ferry departures are listed from Chumphon to Koh Tao on Thursday 5 November, between 05:45 and 21:00, run by Lomprayah, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Fame Tour and Axara Travel. The fastest takes 1h 45m; operators publish 1h 30m – 2h 30m. Boats leave from Thung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah) and arrive at Mae Haad Pier.
- Fastest 1h 45m
- 8 departures listed
- 4 operators
- From €11.95
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 5 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Chumphon 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.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05:45 → 08:15 | EarliestCheapestLomprayah Lomprayah Pier Chumphon → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 2h 30m | €11.95 | Book |
| 06:00 → 08:45 | Lomprayah Chumphon Train Station → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 2h 45m | €23.84 | Book |
| 07:00 → 08:45 | FastestBoonsiri High Speed Ferries Chumphon Paknam Pier Catamaran → Koh Tao Catamaran | 1h 45m | €15.97 | Book |
| 09:00 → 15:00 | Lomprayah Chumphon Airport → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 6h | €26.49 | Book |
| 21:00 → 05:00 | Fame Tour Pontaweesin Pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao MS | 8h | €20.66 | Book |
| 21:00 → 05:00 | Axara Travel Pontaweesin Pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 8h | €20.88 | Book |
| 21:00 → 05:00 | Axara Travel Talaysub Pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 8h | €20.88 | Book |
| 21:00 → 05:00 | Last boatFame Tour Talaysub Pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao MS | 8h | €21.52 | Book |
| Also listed for this trip, from or to nearby piers (not counted in the figures above) | ||||
| 05:45 → 08:15 | Lomprayah Lomprayah Pier Chumphon → Koh Nangyuan | 2h 30m | €11.95 | Book |
| 06:00 → 08:30 | Lomprayah Chumphon Train Station → Koh Nangyuan | 2h 30m | €23.84 | Book |
| 09:00 → 14:45 | Lomprayah Chumphon Airport → Koh Nangyuan | 5h 45m | €26.49 | Book |
Operator timetable
5 departures daily each way: Lomprayah 3 (2 catamarans, 1 ferry), Boonsiri 2 catamarans
Boonsiri’s times are from its timetable valid 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027.
- Lomprayah from Chumphon (Thung Makham Noi): 05:45 (ferry), 07:00, 13:15 (catamaran)
- Boonsiri from Chumphon (Pak Nam pier): 06:45 (arr. 08:30), 13:00 (arr. 14:45)
- Lomprayah from Koh Tao: 10:15 (catamaran), 12:30 (ferry), 15:00 (catamaran)
- Boonsiri from Koh Tao: 10:00 (arr. 11:45), 14:45 (arr. 16:45)
Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027, checked 4 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Thung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah), Chumphon |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Mae Haad Pier, Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | 1h 30m – 2h 30m (fastest listed: 1h 45m) |
| Distance | About 38 nautical miles (70 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (1h 45m (catamaran), 2h 30m (ferry)), Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (1h 45m – 2h (from its Pak Nam pier)) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran, Ferry |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
Before you travel
Good to know
- Lomprayah’s timetable sells combined boat + bus/van tickets to Chumphon railway station, Surat Thani, Hua Hin and Bangkok from the same islands.
Getting to and from the pier
- Lomprayah runs bus/van transfers between Thung Makham Noi Pier and Chumphon railway station and Chumphon airport
- Lomprayah also sells through tickets with a Chumphon city-hotel pick-up (05:45 and 11:45 van departures)
Return trip: From Koh Tao, Lomprayah’s catamarans leave at 10:15 (1h 30m) and 15:00 (1h 45m) and its 12:30 ferry takes 2h 30m; Boonsiri leaves at 10:00 and 14:45 (1h 45m – 2h) for its own Chumphon pier.
Chumphon to Koh Tao ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao?
Operators publish 1h 30m – 2h 30m for Chumphon to Koh Tao. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 1h 45m to 8h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 38 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Chumphon to Koh Tao?
8 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 05:45 and the last at 21:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 5 departures daily each way: Lomprayah 3 (2 catamarans, 1 ferry), Boonsiri 2 catamarans. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Chumphon to Koh Tao ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Thung Makham Noi Pier (Lomprayah); boats arrive at Mae Haad Pier. Some operators use other piers: Lomprayah Pier Chumphon, Chumphon Train Station, Chumphon Paknam Pier Catamaran, Chumphon Airport and Pontaweesin Pier. Your ticket names the pier. Lomprayah runs bus/van transfers between Thung Makham Noi Pier and Chumphon railway station and Chumphon airport.
How much is the ferry from Chumphon to Koh Tao?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €11.95 to €26.49 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 Chumphon to Koh Tao?
Lomprayah, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Fame Tour and Axara Travel. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Ferry; Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: High-speed catamaran.
Does the Chumphon 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 Chumphon to Koh Tao?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Tao to Chumphon?
From Koh Tao, Lomprayah’s catamarans leave at 10:15 (1h 30m) and 15:00 (1h 45m) and its 12:30 ferry takes 2h 30m; Boonsiri leaves at 10:00 and 14:45 (1h 45m – 2h) for its own Chumphon pier.
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 29 Sept 2026: Lomprayah "Timetable 2026" flipbook embedded on this page (PDF: cdnc.heyzine.com/flip-book/pdf/15c14f82883e25cc5239e9dc9760b05fce1325b6-57.pdf); departure and arrival times per vessel type.
- lomprayah.com, checked 29 Sept 2026: Homepage upcoming-sailings panel (/api/ferry-schedule-panel).
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Boonsiri timetable images "Effective from 1st October 2026 – 31th May 2027": From Chumphon Pier (Boonsiri Pak Nam pier), From Koh Tao, From Koh Phangan (Thongsala Pier), From Koh Samui (Bangrak pier).
- lomprayah.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Branch map markers: Chumphon Thungmakham Noi Pier, Koh Samui (Pralan Pier, Maenam), Surat Thani (Tapee Pier).
- 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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