Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Surat Thani to Koh Tao ferry
9 ferry departures are listed from Surat Thani to Koh Tao on Thursday 5 November, between 09:30 and 21:00, run by Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Udomrat Tour and Fame Tour and 3 more. The fastest takes 4h; operators publish 2h 30m – 4h. Boats leave from Tapee Pier, Surat Thani town and arrive at Mae Haad Pier.
- Fastest 4h
- 9 departures listed
- 7 operators
- From €20.40
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Surat Thani 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 → 14:15 | EarliestLomprayah Surat Thani Train Station → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 4h 45m | €26.49 | Book |
| 09:30 → 14:15 | Lomprayah Surat Thani Airport → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 4h 45m | €29.14 | Book |
| 10:00 → 14:15 | Lomprayah Tapee pier → Mae Haad Koh Tao | 4h 15m | €23.84 | Book |
| 12:00 → 16:00 | FastestLomlahkkhirin Surat Thani Tapee Pier LK → Tao Mae Haad Pier | 4h | €26.49 | Book |
| 21:00 → 05:00 | CheapestUdomrat Tour Surat Thani Night Boat Pier → Mae Haad Pier | 8h | €20.40 | Book |
| 21:00 → 05:00 | Fame Tour Surat Thani Night Boat → Mae Haad Koh Tao MS | 8h | €21.52 | Book |
| 21:00 → 05:00 | Ruea Chor Maetapee Suratthani pier → Mae Haad Pier | 8h | €21.52 | Book |
| 21:00 → 05:30 | Koh Tao Booking Center Surat Thani Night Boat Pier → Koh Tao Booking Center Office | 8h 30m | €23.84 | Book |
| 21:00 → 06:00 | Last boatPhantip 1970 Surat Thani Night Boat Pier → Koh Tao Night Boat Pier | 9h | €27.55 | Book |
Operator timetable
2 speedboats daily from Tapee Pier; 2 from Koh Tao
- Tapee Pier: 12:00 (arr. 16:00), 15:30 direct (arr. 18:00)
- Koh Tao: 07:05 (arr. 10:00), 11:00 direct (arr. 13:30)
Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026, checked 29 Sept 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Tapee Pier, Surat Thani town, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Mae Haad Pier, Surat Thani |
| Crossing time | 2h 30m – 4h (fastest listed: 4h) |
| Distance | About 64 nautical miles (119 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (2h 30m (direct speedboat), 4h (speedboat via islands)) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| 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
- Tapee Pier is in Surat Thani town, so no bus transfer to Donsak is needed for the speedboats
- Lomprayah’s Koh Tao speedboats also connect onward by van to Surat Thani airport and railway station
Return trip: From Koh Tao the direct speedboat leaves at 11:00 and reaches Tapee Pier at 13:30.
Surat Thani to Koh Tao ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Tao?
Operators publish 2h 30m – 4h for Surat Thani to Koh Tao. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 4h to 9h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 64 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Surat Thani to Koh Tao?
9 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 09:30 and the last at 21:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 2 speedboats daily from Tapee Pier; 2 from Koh Tao. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Surat Thani to Koh Tao ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Tapee Pier, Surat Thani town; boats arrive at Mae Haad Pier. Some operators use other piers: Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Airport, Tapee pier, Surat Thani Tapee Pier LK and Surat Thani Night Boat Pier. Your ticket names the pier. Tapee Pier is in Surat Thani town, so no bus transfer to Donsak is needed for the speedboats.
How much is the ferry from Surat Thani to Koh Tao?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €20.40 to €29.14 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 Surat Thani to Koh Tao?
Lomprayah, Lomlahkkhirin, Udomrat Tour, Fame Tour, Ruea Chor Maetapee, Koh Tao Booking Center and Phantip 1970. Lomprayah: Speedboat.
Does the Surat Thani 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 Surat Thani to Koh Tao?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Tao to Surat Thani?
From Koh Tao the direct speedboat leaves at 11:00 and reaches Tapee Pier at 13:30.
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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