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Koh Tao to Railay ferry

8 ferry departures are listed from Koh Tao to Railay on Thursday 5 November, between 07:05 and 21:00, run by Lomlahkkhirin, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Lomprayah and Koh Tao Booking Center and 4 more. The fastest takes 6h; operators publish 7h – 8h 30m (bus + boat). Boats leave from Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao and arrive at Railay (boat landing).

  • Fastest 6h
  • 8 departures listed
  • 8 operators
  • From €28.16
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✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources

Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check

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Operators on this route
Boonsiri High Speed FerriesLomprayah
Crossing timefrom 6h
On the waterHigh-speed catamaran, Coach / van
DepartsMae Haad Pier, Koh Tao
ArrivesRailay (boat landing)

Koh Tao to Railay 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.

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8 departures between 07:05 and 21:00
Depart → arriveOperator & piersTimeFareBook
07:05 → 14:30 EarliestLomlahkkhirin
Tao Mae Haad Pier → Floating Pier East Railay		 7h 25m €47.69 Book
08:45 → 17:15 Boonsiri High Speed Ferries
Koh Tao Catamaran → Krabi Railay East Catamaran		 8h 30m €45.26 Book
09:30 → 18:00 Lomprayah
Mae Haad Koh Tao → Railay Beach		 8h 30m €45.04 Book
11:00 → 17:00 FastestKoh Tao Booking Center
Koh Tao Booking Center Office → Floating Pier East Railay		 6h €53.78 Book
21:00 → 09:30 CheapestUdomrat Tour
Mae Haad Pier → Floating Pier (East Railay)		 12h 30m €28.16 Book
21:00 → 10:00 Southern Transport
Koh Tao Night Boat → Railay Beach		 13h €30.68 Book
21:00 → 09:30 Pattana Tour
Mae Haad Pier → East Railay Floating Pier		 12h 30m €33.98 Book
21:00 → 08:00 Last boatFame Tour
Mae Haad Koh Tao MS → Floating Pier Railay		 11h €39.74 Book

Operator timetable

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

  • Koh Tao → Railay: 07:05 → 14:30 speedboat + bus (฿1,800); 09:30 → 18:00 catamaran + bus (฿1,700); 11:00 → 18:00 direct speedboat + bus (฿2,000)

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

Route facts

DepartsMae Haad Pier, Koh Tao, Surat Thani
ArrivesRailay (boat landing), Krabi
Crossing time7h – 8h 30m (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 6h)
DistanceAbout 47 nautical miles (87 km)
OperatorsLomprayah (7h – 8h 30m door to door)
BoatsHigh-speed catamaran, Coach / van
SeasonRuns all year
VehiclesPassengers only
SeaGulf of Thailand
Koh Tao Railay
Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao → Railay (boat landing) · about 47 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 Donsak Pier (Surat Thani)
  • Lomprayah’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up / drop-off versions of many of these trips (marked “Any Hotel”) at a higher fare

Koh Tao to Railay ferry: questions

How long is the ferry from Koh Tao to Railay?

Operators publish 7h – 8h 30m (bus + boat) for Koh Tao to Railay. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 6h to 13h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 47 nautical miles.

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

8 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 07:05 and the last at 21:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 3 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 Koh Tao to Railay ferry leave from?

The main departure point is Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao; boats arrive at Railay (boat landing). Some operators use other piers: Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao Catamaran, Mae Haad Koh Tao, Koh Tao Booking Center Office and Mae Haad Pier. Your ticket names the pier. The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani).

How much is the ferry from Koh Tao to Railay?

On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €28.16 to €53.78 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 Tao to Railay?

Lomlahkkhirin, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Lomprayah, Koh Tao Booking Center, Udomrat Tour, Southern Transport, Pattana Tour and Fame Tour. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.

Does the Koh Tao to Railay ferry run all year?

The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.

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

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

How long does it take from Koh Tao to Railay?

Between 7h and 8h 30m on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 07:05 → 14:30 (speedboat + bus); 09:30 → 18:00 (catamaran + bus); 11:00 → 18:00 (direct speedboat + bus). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.

How much is the Koh Tao to Railay joint ticket?

From ฿1,700 per person on Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable; prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.

Is Koh Tao to Railay a direct ferry?

No. It is a combined bus (or van) and boat trip on one Lomprayah ticket; the sea leg is Lomprayah’s boat between Donsak Pier (Surat Thani) and Koh Tao (about 47 nautical miles), and the rest is by road (with a further boat transfer to Railay).

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: Longtail boats on West Railay Beach beneath limestone cliffs, Krabi (Krzysztof Golik, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0).

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