Koh Tao to Surat Thani
The route from Koh Tao to Surat Thani is one of the most popular in the region. That’s no wonder since Surat Thani serves as the main local transportation hub. If you’re traveling from the island to the mainland, you must be wondering what options are out there. In this post, you will find out how to get Koh Tao to Surat Thani by direct ferry or book a joint ticket that includes a transfer to the Surat Thani Airport or Surat Thani Train Station.
Koh Tao to Surat Thani by Ferry
- Price: from 850 THB
- Transport types: speedboat, ferry, van
- Operators: Lomprayah, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomlahkkhirin, Phantip 1970, Fame Tour
- Travel time: 2.5 – 9 hours
In Koh Tao, all the trips start at the Mae Haad pier. In Surat Thani, you have a few arrival options to choose from: Surat Thani Night Boat Pier, Surat Thani Airport, Surat Thani Train Station, or Tapee Pier.
The duration of the trip depends on the type of ferry and your arrival point. Speedboat trips are the shortest, starting with just 2.5 hours. Larger sleeper ferries take up to 9 hours and travel overnight.
If you’re traveling with a speedboat, we recommend taking one of those waterproof jackets, because splashes can be ruthless. Also, since the trip involves a sea transfer, there are frequent delays because of the weather. It’s better not to schedule any connections right after the arrival.
Koh Tao to Surat Thani Ferry Schedule
| Departure | Departure Location | Arrival | Arrival Location | Duration | Operator |
| 7:00 | Mae Haad Koh Tao | 10:00 | Tapee pier Lomprayah, Surat Thani | 3h | Lomlahkkhirin |
| 7:00 | Mae Haad Koh Tao | 10:45 | Surat Thani Train Station | 3h 45m | Lomlahkkhirin |
| 7:00 | Mae Haad Koh Tao | 11:00 | Surat Thani Airport | 4h | Lomlahkkhirin |
| 9:30 | Mae Haad Koh Tao | 14:00 | Tapee pier, Surat Thani | 4h 30m | Lomprayah |
| 9:30 | Mae Haad Koh Tao | 14:15 | Surat Thani Train Station | 4h 45m | Lomprayah |
| 9:30 | Mae Haad Koh Tao | 14:30 | Surat Thani Airport | 5h | Lomprayah |
| 11:00 | Mae Haad Koh Tao | 13:30 | Tapee pier Lomprayah, Surat Thani | 2h 30m | Lomlahkkhirin |
| 11:00 | Mae Haad Koh Tao | 15:00 | Surat Thani Airport | 4h | Lomlahkkhirin |
| 21:00 | Koh Tao Night Boat Pier | 5:00 | Surat Thani Night Boat Pier, Surat Thani Town | 8h | Phantip 1970 |
| 21:00 | Mae Haad Koh Tao | 5:00 | Surat Thani Night Boat Pier, Surat Thani Town | 8h | Fame Tour |
| 21:00 | Koh Tao Booking Center Office | 6:15 | Surat Thani Airport | 9h 15m | Koh Tao Booking Center |
| 21:00 | Koh Tao Booking Center Office | 6:45 | Surat Thani Train Station | 9h 45m | Koh Tao Booking Center |
| 21:00 | Koh Tao Booking Center Office | 8:00 | Talad Takhun, Surat Thani | 11h | Koh Tao Booking Center |
