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Koh Samui to Koh Tao ferry
17 ferry departures are listed from Koh Samui to Koh Tao on Thursday 5 November, between 07:30 and 14:40, run by Lomprayah, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Lomlahkkhirin and Songserm and 1 more. The fastest takes 1h 25m; operators publish 1h 25m – 2h 30m (longer with a change on Koh Phangan or on the slow ferry). Boats leave from Maenam / Bangrak / Nathon Piers and arrive at Mae Haad Pier.
- Fastest 1h 25m
- 17 departures listed
- 5 operators
- From €11.92
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 6 sources★ Popular route
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Koh Samui 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:30 → 09:45 | EarliestLomprayah Samui Airport → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 2h 15m | €22.54 | Book |
| 08:00 → 10:00 | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran → Koh Tao Catamaran | 2h | €15.97 | Book |
| 08:00 → 09:30 | Lomprayah Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1 → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 1h 30m | €18.54 | Book |
| 08:00 → 09:45 | Lomprayah Lomprayah Bangrak Pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 1h 45m | €18.54 | Book |
| 08:00 → 09:45 | Lomlahkkhirin Samui Bangrak Pier LK → Tao Mae Haad Pier | 1h 45m | €18.54 | Book |
| 09:30 → 10:55 | FastestSongserm Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Koh Tao Songserm | 1h 25m | €21.19 | Book |
| 09:30 → 10:55 | Songserm Express Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Koh Tao Songserm | 1h 25m | €25.04 | Book |
| 10:30 → 13:45 | CheapestSongserm Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm → Koh Tao Songserm | 3h 15m | €11.92 | Book |
| 10:30 → 12:00 | Songserm Express Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Koh Tao Songserm | 1h 30m | €25.04 | Book |
| 11:30 → 14:15 | Lomlahkkhirin Samui Bangrak Pier LK → Tao Mae Haad Pier | 2h 45m | €18.54 | Book |
| 11:30 → 13:45 | Songserm Petcherat Marina Bangrak → Koh Tao Songserm | 2h 15m | €18.54 | Book |
| 11:30 → 14:15 | Lomprayah Samui Airport → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 2h 45m | €22.54 | Book |
| 12:15 → 14:15 | Lomprayah Lomprayah Nathon Pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 2h | €18.54 | Book |
| 12:30 → 14:30 | Lomlahkkhirin Samui Bangrak Pier LK → Tao Mae Haad Pier | 2h | €18.54 | Book |
| 14:30 → 16:00 | Lomlahkkhirin Samui Pralarn Pier LK → Tao Mae Haad Pier | 1h 30m | €18.54 | Book |
| 14:30 → 17:45 | Lomlahkkhirin Samui Bangrak Pier LK → Tao Mae Haad Pier | 3h 15m | €18.54 | Book |
| 14:40 → 16:30 | Last boatBoonsiri High Speed Ferries Koh Samui Nathon Pier Catamaran → Koh Tao Catamaran | 1h 50m | €15.97 | Book |
| Also listed for this trip, from or to nearby piers (not counted in the figures above) | ||||
| 08:00 → 09:45 | Lomprayah Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1 → Koh Nangyuan | 1h 45m | €18.54 | Book |
Operator timetable
About 18 departures a day from Samui’s three north- and west-coast piers (Pralarn/Maenam, Bangrak and Nathon) between 08:00 and 16:00: Lomprayah (12), Boonsiri (3) and Songserm (3). Direct catamarans and speedboats take 1h 25m – 2h; some boats call at Koh Phangan or change there, Lomprayah’s 11:00 ferry from Pralarn takes 2h 30m and Songserm’s 10:30 ferry from Nathon 3h 45m. Fares run from 550 to 800 THB pier to pier.
Boonsiri’s times and fares are for 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027. Lomprayah’s are from its Timetable 2026, which it calls an estimate subject to weather conditions. Songserm’s timetable page shows one day at a time; the times here are for a date in early December 2026.
- Lomprayah from Pralarn (Maenam): 08:00 (arr. 09:30), 11:00 ferry (arr. 13:30), 12:30 (arr. 14:15), 14:30 speedboat (arr. 16:00)
- Lomprayah from Bangrak: 08:00* (arr. 10:00), 10:30 (arr. 12:15), 11:30* (arr. 14:15), 12:30 (arr. 14:30), 14:30* (arr. 17:45), 15:30 direct speedboat (arr. 17:00) — *change onto the catamaran at Koh Phangan
- Lomprayah from Nathon: 12:15 (arr. 14:15), 16:00 (arr. 17:45)
- Boonsiri: Bangrak 08:00 (arr. 09:50), 12:30 (arr. 14:30); Nathon 14:35 (arr. 16:25)
- Songserm: Nathon 10:30 ferry (arr. 14:15); Bangrak (Petcherat Pier) speedboats 09:30 (arr. 10:55), 11:30 (arr. 14:15)
Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027; Songserm online timetable, checked 2 Nov 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Maenam / Bangrak / Nathon Piers, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Mae Haad Pier, Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | 1h 25m – 2h 30m (longer with a change on Koh Phangan or on the slow ferry) (fastest listed: 1h 25m) |
| Distance | About 38 nautical miles (70 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (1h 30m – 2h 30m (up to 3h 15m with a change on Koh Phangan)), Boonsiri High Speed Ferries (1h 50m – 2h 30m), Songserm (1h 25m – 2h 45m (speedboat), 3h 45m (ferry from Nathon)) |
| Boats | High-speed catamarans, High-speed catamaran, Express 1 (speedboat), R5 (ferry), R9 (ferry) |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Check the pier on your ticket: Pralarn (Maenam), Bangrak and Nathon are up to 15 km apart, and a Bangrak ticket may mean Songserm’s own Petcherat Pier.
- Lomprayah asks you to be at its pier office 60 minutes before departure; one bag up to 20 kg is included.
- Boats marked as changing at Koh Phangan (Lomprayah 08:00, 11:30 and 14:30 from Bangrak) take longer; for the quickest trip pick a direct boat.
- Lomprayah says its timetable is an estimate subject to weather conditions, and its tickets are non-refundable (one free date change within 90 days, requested at least 2 days before travel).
Getting to and from the pier
- Mae Haad pier is in Koh Tao’s main village; taxis serve Sairee Beach and the dive resorts
- Fast boats continue from Koh Tao to Chumphon for buses and trains to Bangkok
- From Samui Airport, Lomprayah and Boonsiri sell through tickets with the van to the pier included (850 THB to Koh Tao); otherwise Lomprayah’s van around Koh Samui costs 150 THB per person per trip
- Lomprayah’s 08:00 catamaran from Pralarn also calls at Koh Nangyuan (arr. 09:45, 700 THB)
Return trip: From Koh Tao (Mae Haad) Lomprayah leaves for Pralarn at 07:05 (speedboat, arr. 08:30), 09:30 (11:30), 15:30 (17:30) and 16:30 (ferry, 19:30); for Bangrak at 09:15 (11:15), 11:30 (direct speedboat, 13:00) and 12:30 (14:10); and for Nathon at 09:30 (11:30). Boonsiri leaves at 08:00 for Nathon (10:00) and at 09:15 and 15:15 for Bangrak (11:30, 17:45), 700 THB. Songserm leaves for Nathon at 09:30 (ferry, arr. 13:00, 600 THB) and 11:30 (speedboat, arr. 13:05, 800 THB).
Koh Samui to Koh Tao ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao?
Operators publish 1h 25m – 2h 30m (longer with a change on Koh Phangan or on the slow ferry) for Koh Samui to Koh Tao. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 1h 25m to 3h 15m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 38 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Samui to Koh Tao?
17 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 07:30 and the last at 14:40 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: About 18 departures a day from Samui’s three north- and west-coast piers (Pralarn/Maenam, Bangrak and Nathon) between 08:00 and 16:00: Lomprayah (12), Boonsiri (3) and Songserm (3). Direct catamarans and speedboats take 1h 25m – 2h; some boats call at Koh Phangan or change there, Lomprayah’s 11:00 ferry from Pralarn takes 2h 30m and Songserm’s 10:30 ferry from Nathon 3h 45m. Fares run from 550 to 800 THB pier to pier. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Samui to Koh Tao ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Maenam / Bangrak / Nathon Piers; boats arrive at Mae Haad Pier. Some operators use other piers: Samui Airport, Koh Samui Bangrak Pier Catamaran, Pralarn Pier Koh Samui 1, Lomprayah Bangrak Pier and Samui Bangrak Pier LK. Your ticket names the pier. Mae Haad pier is in Koh Tao’s main village; taxis serve Sairee Beach and the dive resorts.
How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €11.92 to €25.04 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 Samui to Koh Tao?
Lomprayah, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Lomlahkkhirin, Songserm and Songserm Express. Lomprayah: High-speed catamarans; Boonsiri High Speed Ferries: High-speed catamaran; Songserm: Express 1 (speedboat), R5 (ferry), R9 (ferry).
Does the Koh Samui 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 Samui to Koh Tao?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?
From Koh Tao (Mae Haad) Lomprayah leaves for Pralarn at 07:05 (speedboat, arr. 08:30), 09:30 (11:30), 15:30 (17:30) and 16:30 (ferry, 19:30); for Bangrak at 09:15 (11:15), 11:30 (direct speedboat, 13:00) and 12:30 (14:10); and for Nathon at 09:30 (11:30). Boonsiri leaves at 08:00 for Nathon (10:00) and at 09:15 and 15:15 for Bangrak (11:30, 17:45), 700 THB. Songserm leaves for Nathon at 09:30 (ferry, arr. 13:00, 600 THB) and 11:30 (speedboat, arr. 13:05, 800 THB).
Which pier on Koh Samui do boats to Koh Tao leave from?
Three piers: Pralarn Pier at Maenam (Lomprayah), Bangrak near the Big Buddha (Lomprayah, Boonsiri, and Songserm’s Petcherat Pier) and Nathon on the west coast (Lomprayah, Boonsiri and Songserm). They are up to 15 km apart, so check the pier on your ticket. On Koh Tao the boats arrive at Mae Haad.
What time is the last boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao?
Lomprayah’s 16:00 catamaran from Nathon, arriving at Koh Tao at 17:45. From Bangrak the last is Lomprayah’s 15:30 direct speedboat (arr. 17:00).
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 2 Nov 2026: Lomprayah "Timetable 2026" flipbook PDF (last modified 27 Aug 2026), from Koh Samui pages: Koh Phangan 350 THB (250 THB on the 11:00 Pralarn ferry and the 12:15 Bangrak speedboat; 450–550 THB with a van to any hotel); Koh Tao 700 THB (550 THB on the 11:00 Pralarn ferry); from Samui Airport with the van to the pier included: Koh Phangan 400–500 THB, Koh Tao 850 THB; van transfer around Koh Samui 150 THB per person per trip. Footer: the timetable is only an estimation and subject to weather conditions; schedule and pricing may change without notice.
- boonsiriferry.com, checked 2 Nov 2026: Boonsiri timetable images "Effective from 1st October 2026 – 31th May 2027" (uploaded 29 Oct 2026). From Koh Samui (Bangrak pier): Koh Phangan 08:00, 11:00, 12:30, 16:00 (350 THB), Koh Tao 08:00 → 09:50 and 12:30 → 14:30 (700 THB); from Nathon pier 14:35 to Koh Tao (arr. 16:25, 650 THB) and Thong Sala (arr. 15:05, 300 THB); from Koh Samui (Airport) 07:30 and 12:00 to Koh Tao (850 THB) and Thong Sala (500 THB).
- songserm.com, checked 2 Nov 2026: Songserm timetable page, service date in early December 2026 (serviceDate 2026-12-02T17:00Z, i.e. 3 Dec Thai time; read 2 Nov 2026): Bangrak (Petcherat Pier) → Thong Sala 09:30, 11:30, 14:00, 16:29 (350 THB); Nathon → Thong Sala 10:30 ferry R5 (arr. 11:20, 250 THB) and 17:15 speedboat (arr. 17:45, 350 THB); Bangrak → Koh Tao 09:30 (arr. 10:55, 800 THB) and 11:30 (arr. 14:15, 700 THB); Nathon → Koh Tao 10:30 ferry R5 (arr. 14:15, 600 THB); Koh Tao → Nathon 09:30 ferry (arr. 13:00, 600 THB) and 11:30 speedboat (arr. 13:05, 800 THB).
- lomprayah.com, checked 2 Nov 2026: Lomprayah terms: arrive at the Lomprayah office at least 60 minutes before departure; large luggage up to 20 kg included (over 20 kg 200 THB), small bags free; surfboards 300 THB boat-only or 400 THB with a bus or van; folding bicycles only, 500 THB boat-only or 700 THB with a bus or van; tickets are non-refundable; one free date change, requested at least 2 days before travel, to a date within 90 days; timetable and route may change without notice because of weather.
- lomprayah.com, checked 4 Oct 2026: Branch map: Koh Samui (Pralan Pier) 26/61 Moo 4 Maenam; Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Room 1 M.3 Angthong; Surat Thani (Tapee Pier) 88 M.3 Surat–Paknam Bangkung, with map coordinates.
- 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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