Facts about the transport from Karon to Koh Tao
| Cheapest Transport | $44 |
| Fastest Transport | 7h 30m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:30 AM |
| Latest Departure | 10:30 AM |
| Departures per day | 1 |
| Distance | 375 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Call Me Taxi, Lomprayah, Lomprayah |
Karon to Koh Tao
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Transportation from Karon to Koh Tao
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Buses$ 43.61
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Ferries$ 43.61
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Taxis$ 49.06
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Vans$ 49.06
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Flights are not available
Karon to Koh Tao Destination Reviews
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Toni HI booked the all in one trip from Phuket to Koh Tao.
The pickup for the shuttle to Donsak pier was scheduled at roughly 7:30am (+-30min, so standby for me at 7) and finally arrived at 8:20.
The ferry operated by Lomprayah was scheduled to arrive in Koh Tao at 5pm. It already arrived late at Donsak and left the pier at 4:40pm. But even without all the delay until then, there's no way in the world that it actually arrives at Koh Tao at 5 as the boat trip itself also took longer than expected. I finally left the boat at 8:50pm, so we had almost four hours (!) of delay in total.
During the waiting times on the way, you don't really know when you have to leave again, so it's really hard to get proper food over the day. When I arrived at the pier I was told we had to wait for 20-30 minutes and they kept saying that an hour later. So I basically ate a Snickers and some peanuts over the whole day until 9pm. Not fun.
We had pretty rough sea, which doesn't affect me too much but prepare for some puking people around you and maybe bring a bag yourself.
Ferry Express, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Dec 21, 2022
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How to get from Karon to Koh Tao
When you want to get from Karon to Koh Tao, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:
- Bus
- Ferry
- Van
- Taxi
If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.
The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 49.06. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 49.06.
How far is Karon from Koh Tao?
If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Karon to Koh Tao. Your trip will be a total of 234 miles (375 km). The flying distance is 234 miles (375 km).
How long does it take to get from Karon to Koh Tao?
The travel time from Karon to Koh Tao can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 8 to 12 hours.
How much does it cost to get from Karon to Koh Tao?
The cost of the trip from Karon to Koh Tao varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่): travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 49.06 for your ticket.
However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Van - a one-way Van ticket can cost as much as USD 49.06.
Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Karon to Koh Tao:
- Bus+Ferry price: USD 43.61. From Karon to Koh Tao starting from 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah until 10:30 Phuket Lomprayah
- taxi+Van price: USD 49.06. From Karon to Koh Tao starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Hotel Transfer until 08:00 Phuket Town Hotel Transfer
- Van price : USD 49.06;
How many trips per day are there between Karon and Koh Tao?
Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.
- Vans from Karon to Koh Tao depart during the day - there are approximately 1 departures a day.
Which means of transport is the best for the route?
Vans
A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Karon to Koh Tao. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Karon to Koh Tao.
Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..
The most popular transport from Karon to Koh Tao
How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Karon to Koh Tao? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:
- 50% opted for a van.
- 50% chosen taxi+Van