Ferry from Koh Tao to Chumphon
We run the Koh Tao to Chumphon ferry every day, taking you from Mae Haad Pier across the Gulf of Thailand to the mainland in roughly 90 minutes on the fastest crossing. With several departures through the day and an overnight option, it's a straightforward connection to the mainland. Fares start from THB 451.
- 1h 30m
- Crossing
- THB 451
- From
- 2
- Operators
- ~7
- Departures
Departure schedule
| Time | Operator | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:15 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 1h 30m |
| 12:30 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 2h 30m |
| 15:00 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 1h 45m |
| 21:00 | Fame Tour | Ferry + VanCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 10h 30m |
Typical daily departures — check the live schedule and book above.
Transport types explained
- Ferry
- Larger boat, lowest fares and the steadiest ride — slower, but takes the most passengers (often vehicles too).
- Van
- Minivan transfer — often the hotel or town pick-up leg of a combined ticket.
Operators on this route
Fame Tour
Lomprayah
Piers on this route
Departing Koh Tao
Arriving Chumphon
Our ferries depart from Mae Haad Pier on Koh Tao's west coast, the island's main passenger terminal. The crossing to Chumphon takes around 90 minutes on the quickest high-speed service — a clean, open-water run across the Gulf. With roughly ten sailings a day and services throughout both morning and evening, you have real flexibility in how you plan the journey.
Where you arrive in Chumphon
Services arrive at several points: Tha Yang Pier and Thung Makham Noi Pier on the coast, or at the bus terminal and train station in Chumphon town for passengers continuing onwards. Some services include a van connection from the pier to town. If you're catching a train north or south, the train station drop-off is the most convenient.
Morning departures at 10:00 and 10:15 suit those leaving after breakfast; the 21:00 night boat is a popular choice if you want to wake up on the mainland. Fares start from THB 451. The Gulf is generally calmer in the morning and during the November-to-April dry season.