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Koh Phangan to Koh Tao ferry

10 ferry departures are listed from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao on Thursday 5 November, between 08:30 and 15:00, run by Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Songserm and 1 more. The fastest takes 55 min; operators publish 45m – 2h. Boats leave from Thong Sala Pier and arrive at Mae Haad Pier.

  • Fastest 55 min
  • 10 departures listed
  • 5 operators
  • From €11.92
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✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 5 sources

Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check

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Operators on this route
LomprayahBoonsiri High Speed FerriesSongserm

Return trip: Koh Tao → Koh Phangan

Crossing timefrom 55 min
On the waterHigh-speed catamaran, Speedboat
DepartsThong Sala Pier
ArrivesMae Haad Pier

Koh Phangan 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
10 departures between 08:30 and 15:00
Depart → arriveOperator & piersTimeFareBook
08:30 → 09:30 EarliestLomprayah
Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao		 1h €15.90 Book
08:45 → 09:50 Lomlahkkhirin
Phangan Thong Sala Pier → Tao Mae Haad Pier		 1h 05m €13.25 Book
08:45 → 09:50 Boonsiri High Speed Ferries
Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran → Koh Tao Catamaran		 1h 05m €13.31 Book
10:00 → 10:55 FastestSongserm
Thong Sala Koh Phangan → Koh Tao Songserm		 55 min €15.90 Book
10:00 → 10:55 Songserm Express
Thong Sala Koh Phangan → Koh Tao Songserm		 55 min €17.88 Book
11:00 → 12:00 Songserm Express
Thong Sala Koh Phangan → Koh Tao Songserm		 1h €17.88 Book
11:15 → 12:15 Lomlahkkhirin
Phangan Thong Sala Pier → Tao Mae Haad Pier		 1h €15.90 Book
12:00 → 13:45 CheapestSongserm
Thong Sala Koh Phangan → Koh Tao Songserm		 1h 45m €11.92 Book
13:05 → 14:05 Lomlahkkhirin
Phangan Thong Sala Pier → Tao Mae Haad Pier		 1h €15.90 Book
15:00 → 16:00 Last boatLomlahkkhirin
Phangan Thong Sala Pier → Tao Mae Haad Pier		 1h €15.90 Book
Also listed for this trip, from or to nearby piers (not counted in the figures above)
08:30 → 09:45 Lomprayah
Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier → Koh Nangyuan		 1h 15m €15.90 Book

Operator timetable

About 14 departures daily from Koh Phangan (Lomprayah up to 8, Boonsiri 3, Songserm 3); about 12 from Koh Tao

Boonsiri’s times are from its timetable valid 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027.

  • Lomprayah from Koh Phangan: 08:30, 08:45, 11:15, 12:00 (ferry), 13:00, 13:05, 15:00, 16:45
  • Boonsiri from Koh Phangan: 08:45 (arr. 09:50), 13:15 (arr. 14:45), 15:25 (arr. 16:25)
  • Songserm from Koh Phangan: 10:00 (arr. 10:55), 11:00 (arr. 12:00), 12:00 (arr. 13:45)
  • Lomprayah from Koh Tao: 07:05, 09:15, 09:30, 12:30, 15:30, 16:30 (ferry)
  • Boonsiri from Koh Tao: 08:00 (arr. 09:15), 09:15 (arr. 10:30), 15:15 (arr. 16:30)
  • Songserm from Koh Tao: 09:30 R9 ferry (arr. 11:30), 11:30 (arr. 12:20), 12:30 (arr. 13:20)

Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027; Songserm online timetable, checked 4 Oct 2026.

Route facts

DepartsThong Sala Pier, Surat Thani
ArrivesMae Haad Pier, Surat Thani
Crossing time45m – 2h (fastest listed: 55 min)
DistanceAbout 25 nautical miles (46 km)
OperatorsLomprayah (1h – 1h 15m (catamaran/speedboat), 1h 30m (ferry)), Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (1h – 1h 30m), Songserm (50m – 1h 45m (speedboat), 2h (R9 ferry from Koh Tao))
BoatsHigh-speed catamaran, Speedboat, Ferry, Express 1 (speedboat), R9 (ferry)
SeasonRuns all year
VehiclesPassengers only
SeaGulf of Thailand
Koh Phangan Koh Tao
Thong Sala Pier → Mae Haad Pier · about 25 nautical miles. Straight line between piers, not the sailing track. Coastline: Natural Earth.
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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 offers hotel pick-up across Koh Phangan except the Thong Nai Pan area
  • Koh Tao is also the transfer point for Lomprayah’s Chumphon services

Return trip: From Koh Tao, Lomprayah speedboats and catamarans take 45 minutes to 1h 15m and its 16:30 ferry 1h 40m; Boonsiri takes 1h 15m (08:00, 09:15, 15:15); Songserm’s R9 ferry leaves at 09:30 (2h) and its speedboats at 11:30 and 12:30 (50 minutes).

Koh Phangan to Koh Tao ferry: questions

How long is the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao?

Operators publish 45m – 2h for Koh Phangan to Koh Tao. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 55 min to 1h 45m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 25 nautical miles.

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

10 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 08:30 and the last at 15:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: About 14 departures daily from Koh Phangan (Lomprayah up to 8, Boonsiri 3, Songserm 3); about 12 from Koh Tao. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.

Where does the Koh Phangan to Koh Tao ferry leave from?

The main departure point is Thong Sala Pier; boats arrive at Mae Haad Pier. Some operators use other piers: Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier, Phangan Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier Catamaran and Thong Sala Koh Phangan. Your ticket names the pier. Lomprayah offers hotel pick-up across Koh Phangan except the Thong Nai Pan area.

How much is the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao?

On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €11.92 to €17.88 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 Koh Phangan to Koh Tao?

Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Songserm and Songserm Express. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Speedboat, Ferry; Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: High-speed catamaran; Songserm: Express 1 (speedboat), R9 (ferry).

Does the Koh Phangan 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 Koh Phangan to Koh Tao?

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

How do I get back from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan?

From Koh Tao, Lomprayah speedboats and catamarans take 45 minutes to 1h 15m and its 16:30 ferry 1h 40m; Boonsiri takes 1h 15m (08:00, 09:15, 15:15); Songserm’s R9 ferry leaves at 09:30 (2h) and its speedboats at 11:30 and 12:30 (50 minutes).

How long does the boat from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao take?

Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable shows most catamarans and speedboats taking 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (e.g. 08:30 → 09:30). The 12:00 ferry takes 1 hour 30 minutes.

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).
  • songserm.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Songserm timetable page (service date 5 Nov 2026): Koh Phangan (Thong Sala) ↔ Koh Tao (Songserm Pier) legs with vessel (ferry R9, speedboat Express 1).
  • 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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