Phuket to Koh Tao

Phuket to Koh Tao

Phuket
Koh Tao
Thu, May 1
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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
$48.61
  2.0
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
06:30
17:30
$49.21
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
07:00
17:45
$49.21
  5.0
Ferry
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Speedboat
07:30
17:30
$48.61
  2.0
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
08:00
17:45
$49.21
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
08:20
17:45
$50.70
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
08:45
17:30
$49.21
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
09:10
17:45
$49.21
  5.0
Van
Call Me Taxi
Van + Speedboat
09:30
17:45
$49.21
  4.7
Bus
Lomlahkkhirin
Bus/Van + Speedboat
10:30
18:00
$33.40
Bus
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat
11:00
05:00
$35.79
Bus
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat
12:20
05:00
$35.79
Bus
465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
Bus + Van + Sleeper Boat
13:40
05:00
$35.79

Transportation from Phuket to Koh Tao

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Koh Tao

Cheapest Transport$43
Fastest Transport2h 25m
Earliest Departure6:30 AM
Latest Departure4:35 PM
Departures per day4
Distance121 kilometers
Transport Companies465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport, Bangkok Airways, Call Me Taxi, Lomprayah

Phuket to Koh Tao Destination Reviews

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
GG
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
MF
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
RS
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
MF
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
KS
all good. very well organised and professional
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Oct 22, 2022
EP
All ran smoothly, friendly staff and comfortable coach. We stopped for food mid way through the coach journey.
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Oct 5, 2022
DW
Everything was cool 😎 👍
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), May 26, 2022
KT
Everything happened on time, which for Thailand is sometimes surprising! Bus left from Phuket at 7.01am and ferry arrived in Koh Tao at 14.50. There is nowhere to buy food between bus station and Koh Tao. You can buy water and snacks (Peanuts, chips, cup noodles) in the ferry but other wise I would recommend to bring snacks with you and eat a breakfast :)
Phuket to Koh Tao, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), May 15, 2022
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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 taxi+Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 53.88. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus+ferry as a bus+ferry ticket costs as low as USD 47.89.

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 bus+ferry expect to pay as low as USD 47.89 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Ferry - a one-way taxi+Ferry ticket can cost as much as USD 53.88.

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

  • Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 42.32 - USD 42.62. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 11:00 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 13:50 Ban Tha Ruea Phuket
  • Bus+Ferry price: USD 47.89. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah until 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 53.88. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer
  • taxi+Van price: USD 53.88. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 53.88. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 06:30 Kata Karon Transfer until 07:00 Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer
  • Van price : USD 53.88;
  • Bus+taxi+Ferry price: USD 58.37 - USD 65.85. From Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 07:00 Kata Karon Phuket until 09:30 Phuket Airport
  • flight+Ferry price: USD 137.02 - USD 208.80. 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.

  • 2 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 06:30 Kata Karon Transfer until 07:00 Patong Phuket Hotel Transfer
  • 1 by Bus+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah until 09:00 Phuket Lomprayah
  • 1 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Tao starting from 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer until 08:00 Phuket Town Transfer

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

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:

  • 23% chosen flight+Ferry
  • 13% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
  • 13% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 13% chosen taxi+Van
  • 12% chosen Ferry+Van
  • 12% opted for a van.
  • 9% chosen Bus+Ferry
  • 5% chosen Bus+Ferry+Van