Ao Nang to Koh Tao by ferry, van, train, bus, taxi from THB 850

Ao Nang to Koh Tao Destination Reviews

Edivania

The van picked us up from the hotel right on time. It was a smooth trip, just me, my girlfriend, and another girl who ended up becoming a friend. We only made one stop with the van, at a 7-Eleven, to grab something to eat. After that, the van dropped us off at the pier to catch the ferry. The ferry has beds, the bathrooms are clean, and there’s even a shower available. For spending a night on a ferry, it was actually better than I expected. And with the agency, everything was perfect too.

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Van Van + Ferry, Van2Travel (Van2Travel), May 3, 2026

Alexander D

Everything went as planned. No stress and we even arrived a bit earlier. Thanks.

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Van Van + Catamaran, PL Travel, May 2, 2026

Reece M

Really good, communication was quick and the driver was really good.

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Ferry Bus + Catamaran, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Mar 15, 2026

Morgane D

Everything went smoothly! Got picked up from my hostel, comfortable ride with a 7 11 stop and received information about the ferry. Ferry arrived around an hour later than planned, no one’s fault but something to keep in mind :)

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Ferry Ferry + Van, A and T Travel, Feb 24, 2026

Daniel W

Pickup was on time, friendly driver, van was comfortable. Drop off at Lomprayah office, handout of bus and boat tickets went smoothly. Bus travel was quite comfortable, the A/C was just right (I'm always afraid of too cold A/Cs.) Boat boarding is a bit chaotic for me, everybody is rushing in, blocking seats, and the second destination passengers, who come a bit later, don't find seats next to each other. Sure, assigning seat numbers would be too much effort, but at least, please tell people when boarding, that absolutely EACH AMD EVERY seat is fully booked... No 2-in-a-3-row allowed! The catamaran drive itself, was nice. When the weather is fine, and you have plenty of sunscreen, go on top 👍 If you prefer air conditioned, stay inside...

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Ferry Bus + Catamaran, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Feb 18, 2026

Lydia C

Not very well organised. Got there in the end

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Ramon Transport (รมณ ทรานสปอร์ต), Feb 17, 2026

Valentijn C

I would like to have received more clarity on the trip. It was by 3 different vans and bus. This was not mentioned in the trip. Also driver was really helpfull by whatsapping the suggested time. This also could be mentioned in the trip info. At last the displayed boat was not the one we travelled with such that this could also be made better

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Van Van + Ferry, Matcha Tour (Matcha Tour), Feb 14, 2026

Ian B

Surprisingly impressed by the punctuality and comfortability of our transfer. Thank you!

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Ferry Bus + Catamaran, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Jan 23, 2026

Richard B

Efficient! Service as described with little wait time.

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Ferry Speedboat + Bus + Ferry, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Dec 27, 2025

Kirsty

It was very well organised ran very smoothly . Very easy and simple .

Ao Nang to Koh Tao, Ferry Bus + Catamaran, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Dec 20, 2025

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Ao Nang to Koh Tao Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Bus	Lanta Super Concord Tour	Bus + Speedboat	07:00	14:00	¥6,143	4.2
Van	Lanta Super Concord Tour	Van + Speedboat	08:30	16:00	¥6,587	4.4
Ferry	Van2Travel	Van + Speedboat	09:00	17:45	¥4,879	5.0
Van	Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel	Van + Speedboat	09:30	17:45	¥4,879
Van	Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel	Van + Speedboat	10:00	18:15	¥4,879
Bus	Lanta Super Concord Tour	Bus + Speedboat	10:30	17:45	¥5,367	4.2
Ferry	Koh Tao Booking Center	Speedboat + Van	11:00	18:00	¥5,952	4.5
Van	Ramon Transport	Van + Speedboat	11:30	17:30	¥7,075	3.3
Van	Lanta Super Concord Tour	Van + Speedboat	12:00	18:00	¥6,821	4.4
Ferry	Ramon Transport	Sleeper Boat	14:30	06:00	¥5,367	3.6
Van	Van2Travel	Van + Ferry	15:00	02:00	¥4,879	4.7
Ferry	Future Travel and Service	Standard	15:30	05:00	¥3,659	4.0
Van	Van2Travel	Van + Ferry	18:00	05:00	¥4,879	4.7
Van	Udomrat Tour	Van + Ferry	22:00	06:00	¥5,367

How to get from Ao Nang to Koh Tao

When you want to get from Ao Nang to Koh Tao, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Train
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Ferry+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about JPY 11,319. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as JPY 4,147.

How much does it cost to get from Ao Nang to Koh Tao?

The cost of the trip from Ao Nang to Koh Tao varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Pattana Tour: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as JPY 4,147 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry+Van - a one-way Ferry+Van ticket can cost as much as JPY 11,319.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Ao Nang to Koh Tao:

Ferry+Van price: JPY 4,147 - JPY 11,319. From Ao Nang to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier
Van price : JPY 5,962;
taxi+Ferry price: JPY 6,343 - JPY 8,050. From Ao Nang to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Transfer until 14:30 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay
Ferry tickets - JPY 6,343 to JPY 7,026.
Train tickets - JPY 6,343 to JPY 6,343;
Bus+Ferry price: JPY 7,377 - JPY 7,963. From Ao Nang to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 10:30 Ao Nam Mao pier

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

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

78 by Ferry+Van from Ao Nang to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Hotel Transfer until 18:00 Ao Nam Mao Pier
6 by Bus+Ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 10:30 Ao Nam Mao pier
Ferries leave from Ao Nang for Koh Tao 3 times a day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Ao Nang to Koh Tao as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Ao Nang 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 Ao Nang 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 Ao Nang to Koh Tao

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Ao Nang 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% chosen Ferry+Van
38% users voted for a ferry ticket.
6% chosen taxi+Ferry
4% users enjoyed a train ride.
1% Other

Transportation from Ao Nang to Koh Tao

Facts about the transport from Ao Nang to Koh Tao

Cheapest Transport	¥4,148
Fastest Transport	5h
Earliest Departure	7:00 AM
Latest Departure	6:00 PM
Departures per day	87
Distance	250 kilometers
Transport Companies	A and T Travel, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries, Fame Tour, Holiday Travel Agency, Jarinthon Tour, Koh Tao Booking Center, Krabi Sea Pearl, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Lomlahkkhirin, Lomprayah, Matcha Tour, Nopphayar Trans and Tour, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Pattana Tour, PL Travel, PP All Seasons Travel and Tour, Ramon Transport, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Thubthim Siam Travel, Udomrat Tour, Van2Travel, Zest Go

Popular Routes

Ao Nang to Koh Tao