Bangkok to Koh Tao

Bangkok to Koh Tao

Best Options

$33
$46

Other Options

Bangkok to Koh Tao Schedule

Bangkok to Koh Tao Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Nok Air Economy 06:00 - 14:15฿ 2,079
Lomprayah Speedboat 08:00 - 09:30฿ 4,550
Fame Tour Sleeper Boat 13:00 - 05:00฿ 1,550
Thai Railways Class II Sleeper AC 17:35 - 08:35฿ 1,631
Montanatip Express 19:00 - 09:30฿ 1,300
Thai Railway Class III Fan 20:10 - 14:45฿ 1,182

Transportation from Bangkok to Koh Tao

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Koh Tao

Cheapest Transport$33
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day6
Distance929 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBangkok Air, Fame Tour, Lomprayah, Montanatip, Nok Air, Thai Railway, Thai Railways

Bangkok to Koh Tao Destination Reviews

TN
I accidentally booked my ferry ticket a week later than i would have, made a call and they easily change the date with no more questions or any more orders. Liked that.
Bus Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 11, 2023
ศป
Very convenient and fast
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 11, 2023
OS
Everything went smooth, maybe little bit to expensive…
Bus Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 10, 2023
EP
ViP bus is very comfortable and the trips by bus and by ferry were perfects. The 5th star is lost because we arrived before 5:30 AM at the pier and everything was closed. We had to wait there for 2 hours before ferry departure.
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 9, 2023
K
The Care pack could be better - nobody likes raisins ;)
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 7, 2023
RV
If you have a little bit of spare money and love for yourself, buy a trip with more comfort. The bus is way to small for someone with 196 cm length. No possibility to sleep in. The bus arrived at 0300 in the morning on the pier. You have to wait 4 hours on a small wooden bench, also verry uncomfortable to sleep. I booked this trip to get a extra day time on holiday, but was again sleeping in my hostel due to the terrible trip.
Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Sep 2, 2023
MP
no room for legs
Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Aug 31, 2023
HS
In the bus a comfortable overnight stay with blankets and a stop after 5 hours to eat, etc.. After 8.5 hours arrival at the pier and crossed with the first ferry at 7 o'clock na Ko Tao. Waiting time was o.k.
Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Aug 29, 2023
A
In the night bus we were sitting downstairs in a small cabin and had less space for our legs and couldn't put the chairs in the sleeping position because of the wall behind us. There are different seats in the bus with much more space but we hadn't the chance to choose. We had been told before that we have to wait for the ferry for several hours, so we arrived at 3:30 am to the Pier and the ferry left at 7 am to Koh Tao. It was a very uncomfortable time for us - why not have a waiting room for passengers available???
Bus Express, Montanatip (Montanatip), Aug 28, 2023
KI
There is no point in sleeping when they turn on the lights when they stop half way for a buffet. Boarding is chaotic. You can leave your luggage in front of the office early but nobody seems to be guarding it. Providing plastic chairs for the waiting area was nice.
Ferry VIP, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Aug 23, 2023
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How to get from Bangkok to Koh Tao

Travelling between Bangkok and Koh Tao is possible by Flight, bus, ferry, train and van. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Ferry+train+van is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 45.08 if you go by Ferry+Train+Van; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a ferry+train+van which will set you back mere USD 32.31.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Koh Tao?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 19 hours to travel between Bangkok and Koh Tao depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Koh Tao. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Ferry+train+van does a much slower job and take about 18h 35m to reach Koh Tao.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Koh Tao?

Travelling between Bangkok and Koh Tao can be as cheap as USD 32.31 if you opt for a Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) ferry+train+van and as expensive as USD 45.08 if you buy a Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Thai Railway (การรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย) Ferry+Train+Van ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Koh Tao ?

  • 4 by Bus+Ferry from Bangkok to Koh Tao starting from 06:00 Khao San Lomprayah until 21:00 Khao San Lomprayah
  • 2 by Ferry+Train+Van from Bangkok to Koh Tao starting from 18:50 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station until 20:10 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Koh Tao.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bangkok to Koh Tao, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 132.59.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bangkok and Koh Tao

Bangkok Air (บางกอกแอร์เวย์ส)

Ferry

Ferry may be a tiring experience especially if you are prone to seasickness and often is not the cheapest option available but it almost always makes for a very picturesque journey.

Things to remember: Ferry rides may be cancelled due to rough seas.

Companies operating ferry routes between Bangkok and Koh Tao

Nok Air (นกแอร์)

What is the most popular transport to get from Bangkok to Koh Tao?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus+Ferry remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 41% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 40% chosen Ferry+Train+Van
  • 6% chosen Bus+Ferry+Train
  • 6% chosen Ferry+Train
  • 6% chosen Train+Bus+Ferry
  • 1% Other