Phuket to Koh Tao by ferry, van, bus, flight, taxi from THB 1,500

Phuket to Koh Tao Destination Reviews

Lukas M

Took more time than it should, bus was really really hot..

Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 20, 2025

Antoine S

Vehicle picked me up on time, minivan was clean and comfortable, no incident to report

Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jul 14, 2025

Victor B

Nice boat

Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 13, 2025

Reuben C

Driver of minibus drove erratically. Minibus kept bouncing up and down whenever the surface of the road changed. I think there was too much weight at the back of the bus where I was asked to sit. Felt dangerous and not enjoyable at all for the 5 hours I was in there. Ferry afterwards was very chilled in comparison.

Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Jun 2, 2025

Jonathan G

Takes the stress out of booking the transfer. Communication could be clearer, sometimes changing vans along the way wasn’t really made clear.

Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Apr 23, 2025

Martine

It took to long without any stops to eat and use the toilet

Phuket to Koh Tao, Bus Bus + Speedboat, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport ), Dec 16, 2024

Gjermund G

Ok bus. On time, but no toilet and only one break.

Phuket to Koh Tao, Bus Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat, 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport ), Dec 4, 2024

Maria F

It was not a taxi+ bus+ ferry. It was a mini van+ mini van+ ferry. There are no confortable for 5 hours the mini van.

Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Taxi + Bus + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Mar 13, 2023

Ran S

I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the journey was. The bus started on time we had a stop for lunch before arriving at the pier. The boat ride was longer and choppy (they provided plastic bags..), we arrived about 1 hour later than the scheduled 5 pm but all in comfort. We stayed in the same boat all the time while passengers were dropped off at Koh Samui and Koh Phangan.

Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Dec 17, 2022

Mattias F

Bus trip was ok, old buses but pretty nice. But the boat trip was one of the most unorganized things i ever seen. When one of the buses was late they didnt started to load everyone else. instead they waited until it was close, so instead of 15 min late from the pier we where 45 min late. Then the unloading at each stop took 30 min. And when they mixed up one bag at one stop, no new could get on until they found that bag, so there we lost another 10 min. In the end i think we where close to 90 min late all because of unorganized boat trip.

Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Dec 12, 2022

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Phuket to Koh Tao Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Ferry	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Van + Speedboat	06:00	17:00	€43.22	2.0
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Speedboat	06:30	17:30	€43.75
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Speedboat	07:00	17:30	€43.75	3.3
Ferry	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Van + Speedboat	07:30	17:30	€43.22	2.0
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Speedboat	08:00	17:45	€43.75
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Speedboat	08:20	17:45	€45.07	5.0
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Speedboat	08:45	17:30	€43.75
Van	Call Me Taxi	Van + Speedboat	09:10	17:45	€43.75	5.0
Ferry	Lomprayah	Express	09:30	17:45	€23.33	4.3
Bus	Lomlahkkhirin	Bus/Van + Speedboat	10:30	18:00	€29.70
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat	11:00	05:00	€27.04
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat	12:20	05:00	€31.82
Bus	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport	Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat	13:40	05:00	€31.82

Transportation from Phuket to Koh Tao

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Koh Tao

Cheapest Transport	€40
Fastest Transport	2h 25m
Earliest Departure	6:00 AM
Latest Departure	4:35 PM
Departures per day	9
Distance	121 kilometers
Transport Companies	465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Bangkok Airways, Call Me Taxi, Lomprayah

Popular Routes

How to get from Phuket to Koh Tao

When you want to get from Phuket to Koh Tao, 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 EUR 60.98. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry+van as a bus+ferry+van ticket costs as low as EUR 39.77.

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

The cost of the trip from Phuket to Koh Tao varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport (465 Surat Thani-Phuket Transport): travelling by bus+ferry+van expect to pay as low as EUR 39.77 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 EUR 60.98.

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

Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 39.77. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 11:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 11:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Ferry tickets - EUR 42.42 to EUR 42.42.
taxi+Van price: EUR 47.72. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer
Ferry+Van price: EUR 47.72 - EUR 52.50. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer until 09:15 Phuket Airport
Van price : EUR 47.72;
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: EUR 51.70 - EUR 58.33. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Kata Karon Phuket until 09:30 Phuket Airport
taxi+Ferry price: EUR 52.50. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer
Bus+Ferry price: EUR 60.98. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 06:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 06:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
flight+Ferry price: EUR 121.38 - EUR 184.96. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 16:35 Phuket Airport until 16:35 Phuket Airport

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

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

5 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer until 09:15 Phuket Airport
1 by Bus+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 06:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 06:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
1 by Bus+Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 11:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 11:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
1 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer
Ferries leave from Phuket for Koh Tao 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 Phuket 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.

Vans

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

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

20% chosen flight+Ferry
12% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
12% chosen taxi+Ferry
12% chosen taxi+Van
12% chosen Ferry+Van
12% opted for a van.
10% users voted for a ferry ticket.
5% chosen Bus+Ferry
5% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van

Phuket to Koh Tao