Phuket to Koh Tao

Phuket to Koh Tao

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Phuket to Koh Tao Destination Reviews

NL
The trip said that takes 10 hours and was more than 12, that’s not fair. At least let us now the real time
Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Nov 18, 2025
JD
Everything mostly ran smoothly. Instructions were pretty clear with the pick up time communicated the evening before. Caught the first minibus at the airport and then switched to another. Both drivers seemed fine and ferry port staff were great. We arrived really early to the ferry so made use of the restaurant close by which was reasonably priced and nice food. The only gripe I have is that somehow between loading my suitcase on to the first minibus to receiving it back from the second, was that the corner of it was substantially caved in. It's a very robust hard shell one and very new so could only really have happened by being dropped onto a kerb I imagine, perhaps when swapping vehicles.
Phuket to Koh Tao, Van Van + Speedboat, Call Me Taxi (คอลมีแท๊กซี่), Nov 1, 2025
I
Very scary seas
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 18, 2025
AB
Super easy transfer to Surat Thani, the port was well organised and we didn’t have to wait long for the catamaran. Boat was great - the views were lovely and actually was an experience in and of itself.
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Sep 3, 2025
LM
Took more time than it should, bus was really really hot..
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 20, 2025
AS
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
VB
Nice boat
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Jul 13, 2025
RC
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
JG
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
M
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
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Phuket to Koh Tao Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Speedboat
06:00
17:00
$50.22
  2.0
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
06:30
17:30
$53.91
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
07:00
14:15
$27.11
  4.3
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
07:30
17:45
$53.91
  3.8
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
08:00
17:45
$50.83
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
08:20
17:45
$53.91
  5.0
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
08:45
17:45
$53.91
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
09:10
17:45
$50.83
  5.0
Ferry
Lomprayah
Express
09:30
17:45
$27.11
  4.3
Bus
Lomlahkkhirin
Bus/Van + Speedboat
10:30
18:00
$34.50
Bus
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat
11:00
05:00
$31.42
Bus
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat
13:40
05:00
$36.97

Transportation from Phuket to Koh Tao

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Koh Tao

Cheapest Transport$47
Fastest Transport2h 25m
Earliest Departure6:00 午前
Latest Departure4:35 午後
Departures per day5
Distance121 kilometers
Transport Companies465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Bangkok Airways, Call Me Taxi, Lomprayah

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 Ferry+Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 57.24. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 49.29.

How far is Phuket from Koh Tao?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Phuket to Koh Tao. Your trip will be a total of 76 miles (121 km). The flying distance is 76 miles (121 km).

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

The travel time from Phuket to Koh Tao can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 3 to 18 hours.

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 Lomprayah (ลมพระยา): travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as USD 49.29 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 USD 57.24.

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

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 46.21. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 11:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 11:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
  • Ferry tickets - USD 49.29 to USD 49.29.
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 55.45. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer
  • taxi+Van price: USD 55.45. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer
  • Van price : USD 55.45;
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 55.70 - USD 57.24. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 07:30 Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer until 09:15 Phuket Airport
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 60.07 - USD 67.78. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Kata Karon Phuket until 09:30 Phuket Airport
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 70.86. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 06:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 06:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
  • flight+Ferry price: USD 141.04 - USD 214.91. 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.

  • 4 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 07:30 Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer until 09:15 Phuket Airport
  • 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:

  • 17% chosen flight+Ferry
  • 14% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 13% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 12% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 12% chosen taxi+Van
  • 12% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 12% opted for a van.
  • 4% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 4% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van