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Getting to Koh Tao: Ferries from the Gulf

How to get to Koh Tao — via Koh Samui, Koh Phangan or Surat Thani/Chumphon, then a ferry.

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Koh Tao is the furthest of the three Gulf islands.

The routes

Ferries run from Koh Samui and Koh Phangan, and from the mainland piers at Chumphon and Surat Thani (often combined with a flight or night train/bus). Fly to Samui or Surat Thani first.

From Pattaya

Route via Bangkok. It is the longest haul of the Gulf islands — an overnight-or-longer trip.

Getting around

The island is small; songthaews, taxis and scooters cover it.

See also: the full Koh Tao travel guide.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Koh Tao?

By ferry from Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Chumphon or Surat Thani — usually combined with a flight or night transport.

Is Koh Tao far to reach?

It is the furthest Gulf island, so allow extra travel time via Samui or the mainland piers.

Part of our Koh Tao guide.