Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Donsak to Koh Tao ferry
2 ferry departures are listed from Donsak to Koh Tao on Thursday 5 November, between 11:00 and 13:30, run by Lomprayah and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. The fastest takes 3h 10m; operators publish 2h 45m – 3h 45m. Boats leave from Donsak Pier (Lomprayah) and arrive at Mae Haad Pier.
- Fastest 3h 10m
- 2 departures listed
- 2 operators
- From €15.97
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Donsak 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.
Operator timetable
2 catamarans daily from Donsak; 1 daily from Koh Tao
- Donsak: 11:00 (arr. 14:45), 15:00 (arr. 17:45)
- Koh Tao: 09:30 (arr. Donsak 12:45)
Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026, checked 29 Sept 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Donsak Pier (Lomprayah), Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Mae Haad Pier, Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | 2h 45m – 3h 45m (fastest listed: 3h 10m) |
| Distance | About 47 nautical miles (87 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (2h 45m – 3h 45m) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
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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’s combined tickets include bus transfers from Surat Thani airport, railway station and Tapee Pier to Donsak
Return trip: The single daily catamaran from Koh Tao leaves at 09:30 and reaches Donsak at 12:45.
Donsak to Koh Tao ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Donsak to Koh Tao?
Operators publish 2h 45m – 3h 45m for Donsak to Koh Tao. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 3h 10m to 3h 15m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 47 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Donsak to Koh Tao?
2 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 11:00 and the last at 13:30 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 2 catamarans daily from Donsak; 1 daily from Koh Tao. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Donsak to Koh Tao ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Donsak Pier (Lomprayah); boats arrive at Mae Haad Pier. Some operators use other piers: Donsak Lomprayah Ferry and Surat Thani Donsak Boonsiri Office Catamaran. Your ticket names the pier. Lomprayah’s combined tickets include bus transfers from Surat Thani airport, railway station and Tapee Pier to Donsak.
How much is the ferry from Donsak to Koh Tao?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €15.97 to €19.89 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 Donsak to Koh Tao?
Lomprayah and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran.
Does the Donsak 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 Donsak to Koh Tao?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Tao to Donsak?
The single daily catamaran from Koh Tao leaves at 09:30 and reaches Donsak at 12:45.
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.
- 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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