Koh Samui Koh Tao Ferry

Koh Samui to Koh Tao Koh Tao to Koh Samui

Koh Samui to Koh Tao Ferry Summary

Koh Samui to Koh Tao Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 15 daily departures available. The earliest departure from Koh Samui is at 08:00h, arriving at Koh Tao at 09:30h. While the latest departure is at 16:00h, arriving at 17:45h. The total ride from Koh Samui to Koh Tao lasts around 02:24h. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from $17 up to $23.
Departure station and country Koh SamuiThailand
Arrival station and country Koh TaoThailand
Travel Distance 60 km (52 NM)
Average Trip Duration 01h 30min
Total Departures 15
Popular Operators Songserm, Lomprayah
Lowest Price $17
Transportation Options Ferry



Traveling by Ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao

The travel distance between Koh Samui and Koh Tao is a total of 52 nautical miles (60 km), which equals a travel time of roughly 01:30h. The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Thailand, you can expect more lines operating in the period from December to February. Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.

Departure and Arrival Ports

For comprehensive details about Koh Samui and Koh Tao, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.
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  Koh Samui

You can see information about the departure station and stops Koh Samui here

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  Koh Tao

You can see information about the arrival station and stops Koh Tao here


Cheapest tickets

Budget-friendly tickets are listed below, depending on availability.
Adult ticket: $17 (One-Way) or $34 (Return).



Ferry Companies from Koh Samui to Koh Tao

There is a total of 5 ferry companies operating the routes from Koh Samui to Koh Tao. Here you can see the most popular ferry companies operating this route and their overall rating.

7.5 Songserm
7.4 Lomprayah
6.8 Lomprayah
Lomlahkkhirin

Travel reviews for Koh Samui to Koh Tao bus

Over 11 like-minded travellers have taken the time to leave their thoughts and review their trip from Koh Samui to Koh Tao. The average rating based on recent reviews is 8.2. You can read a few of the user submitted reviews below. These reviews were originally written under our old names, GetByBus and GetByFerry. But don’t worry — it’s all us! Same company, same trusted partners, just with a new vibe as Traveling.com.
8.13 by ANONYMOUS
7.5 by ANONYMOUS
10 by ANONYMOUS
9.38 by ANONYMOUS
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