Koh Tao to Phuket

Koh Tao to Phuket

Koh Tao
Phuket
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Koh Tao to Phuket Destination Reviews

AS
Good and reliable. Transfer was a bit chaotic though
Koh Tao to Phuket, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 2, 2025
LL
We booked this travel because it said it arrived the earliest (11:10am). The bus arrived at 12:30am, and I don’t believe it was planned to get there any sooner. So don’t book this tour because it is supposed to be the fastest. The night boat was okay, except for the bathroom that was filthy. The bus was bad, with no toilets inside and no blanket despite a really strong AC. We had pants and sweatshirts and were still freezing, what more can we do !! No information on the voucher whatsoever. We didn’t even know where the boat was going, or where to go to. We had to guess it was Surat Thani and for the rest of the trip guess just hope for the best. 2 stars because we arrived alive I guess.
Koh Tao to Phuket, Bus Standard, Ruea Chor Maetapee, Sep 1, 2025
RW
Got us to our final destination within the time parameters specified.
Koh Tao to Phuket, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), Aug 26, 2025
VK
The night ferry was good enough. The bus from Surat Thani to Phuket was a bit old school, making weird noises, and the driver was nuts. But got us to the destination.
Koh Tao to Phuket, Ferry Sleeper Boat + Bus, Fame Tour (เฟมทัวร์), Aug 8, 2025
HC
Everything go very smothly no problems att all.
Koh Tao to Phuket, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 31, 2025
CB
Great service from Koh Tao to my hostel in Kata Beach. The transition from ferry to van was easy as they communicated the meeting point well and someone was waiting for me.
Koh Tao to Phuket, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jul 21, 2025
BS
The ferry was great, but the bus afterwards was uncomfortable. Plus, the driver was going really fast. We also had a tire issue with our bus. We arrived about 30 minutes later.
Koh Tao to Phuket, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Koh Tao Booking Center (Koh Tao Booking Center), May 31, 2025
MG
Quick and easy ride
Koh Tao to Phuket, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), May 26, 2025
NM
Our driver Ship (302395) arrived on time to pick us after the boat and we were able to arrive a bit earlier than the expected to our accomodation. We stoped a couple of times for toilet and the ride was good. The driver was friendly even with the limited English.
Koh Tao to Phuket, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Apr 30, 2025
SN
The bus was not nice. The seat was not comfortable
Koh Tao to Phuket, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Oct 20, 2023
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Koh Tao to Phuket Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
07:00
15:30
$27.31
  4.3
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
09:30
18:30
$27.31
  4.3
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
09:30
19:30
$52.75
  4.5
Ferry
Koh Tao Booking Center
Speedboat + Bus
11:00
19:30
$45.00
  3.8
Ferry
Koh Tao Booking Center
Ferry + Bus
21:00
12:00
$32.58
  4.0
Ferry
Fame Tour
Sleeper Boat + Bus
21:00
12:00
$32.58
  4.0

Transportation from Koh Tao to Phuket

Facts about the transport from Koh Tao to Phuket

Cheapest Transport$31
Fastest Transport2h 50m
Earliest Departure9:30 AM
Latest Departure9:00 PM
Departures per day5
Distance142 kilometers
Transport Companies465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Bangkok Airways, Call Me Taxi, Lomprayah, Nara Travel, Songserm

How to get from Koh Tao to Phuket

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus+Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 59.60. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 49.67.

How far is Koh Tao from Phuket?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Koh Tao to Phuket. Your trip will be a total of 89 miles (142 km). The flying distance is 89 miles (142 km).

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

The travel time from Koh Tao to Phuket can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 16 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Tao to Phuket varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Lomprayah (ลมพระยา): travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as USD 49.67 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus+Ferry - a one-way Bus+Ferry ticket can cost as much as USD 59.60.

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

  • Ferry+Bus price: USD 30.51 - USD 50.47. From Koh Tao to Phuket starting from 09:30 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 10:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
  • flight+Ferry price: USD 41.29. From Koh Tao to Phuket starting from 09:30 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 09:30 Mae Haad Koh Tao
  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 43.46. From Koh Tao to Phuket starting from 21:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao until 21:00 Mae Haad Koh Tao
  • Ferry tickets - USD 49.67 to USD 49.67.
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 55.87. From Koh Tao to Phuket starting from 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah until 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 55.87. From Koh Tao to Phuket starting from 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah until 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 59.60. From Koh Tao to Phuket starting from 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah until 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah

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

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

  • 2 by Ferry+Van from Koh Tao to Phuket starting from 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah until 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry from Koh Tao to Phuket starting from 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah until 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah
  • 1 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Tao to Phuket starting from 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah until 09:30 Koh Tao Lomprayah
  • Ferries leave from Koh Tao for Phuket 1 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 Koh Tao to Phuket 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..

The most popular transport from Koh Tao to Phuket

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Tao to Phuket? 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:

  • 39% chosen flight+Ferry
  • 39% chosen Ferry+Bus
  • 9% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 5% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 5% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 2% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 1% Other