Bangkok to Koh Tao Thailand: Transport Guide
With white sandy beaches and tropical forests, Koh Tao is a lovely destination to visit after Bangkok. How to get from Bangkok to Koh Tao?
In this travel guide, you’ll find useful information about traveling from Bangkok to Koh Tao by bus, train, and ferry, including timetable, ticket prices, and tips.
Bangkok to Koh Tao: Overview
The distance between Bangkok and Koh Tao is about km (miles), and you can travel between the two cities by bus, train, and ferry.
You’ll need to travel from Bangkok to Tung Makham Noi Pier (Chumphon) by train or bus, then take a boat to Koh Tao.
- Bangkok ⟶ Tung Makham Noi Pier (Chumphon) by train, bus, and flight.
- Tung Makham Noi Pier (Chumphon) ⟶ Koh Tao. There are two boats per day (07:00, 13:00), taking 1 hour and 45 minutes.
For a hassle-free experience, I recommend booking the Lomprayah bus service, including the speedboat ride. All the connections are guaranteed, so you don’t have to get to the pier on your own.
| Type | Time | Cost | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus + Ferry | 11 hours 45 mins | $39 (€39) | Check tickets |
Bangkok to Koh Tao bus + ferry
Bus travel is the most convenient way to get from Bangkok to Koh Tao.
Lomprayah offers a joint bus + speedboat trip from Bangkok via Chumpon, and all connections are guaranteed. The journey takes about 11 hours and 45 minutes, and the ticket price is $39 (€39).
Please come at least 30 minutes before departure for check-in procedures. Note that all passengers above 12 years are required to pay a Koh Tao entrance fee of 20 THB per person (NOT included in the booking).
| Bus info | |
|---|---|
| Journey time | 11 hours and 45 minutes |
| Price | $39 (€39) |
| Distance | km (miles) |
| Frequency | 1 bus per day |
| Departure station | Khao San Lomprayah |
| Arrival station | Mae Haad Koh Tao |
| Operators | Lomprayah |
| Provider | Departure | Arrival | Tickets |
| Lomprayah | 21:00 | 08:45 | Check tickets |
How long is the bus from Bangkok to Koh Tao?
The bus to Koh Tao takes about minutes, depending on your departure location. Please note that the travel time could be slightly longer due to traffic time. There may be a toilet and food breaks on the way.
How much is the bus ticket from Bangkok to Koh Tao?
The bus ticket to Koh Tao costs about $39 (€39). Please note that prices may change on weekends and national holidays.
Where are the departure and arrival stations?
Buses leave from Khao San Lomprayah office and arrive at Mae Haad Koh Tao.
When is the first and last bus depart from Bangkok?
There is only one bus departing at 9 pm for Koh Tao. For the latest schedule, please check here.
Koh Tao to Bangkok ferry + bus
On your way from Koh Tao to Bangkok, you can also book the Lomprayah bus service for a joint bus + ferry ticket.
The trip takes about 10 hours and 15 minutes, and the ticket price is $39 (€39). Please arrive 30 minutes before departing.
| Provider | Departure | Arrival | Tickets |
| Lomprayah | 10:15 | 20:30 | Check tickets |
Self-arranged trips: You can also arrange your own trip as follows:
- Koh Tao ⟶ Tung Makham Noi Pier (Chumphon). There are two speedboats per day (10:15 and 14:45), taking 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- Tung Makham Noi Pier (Chumphon) ⟶ Bangkok by train, bus, and flight.
