Koh Tao to Surat Thani Ferry and Transfer
We connect Koh Tao with Surat Thani every day using a combined ferry and onward transfer — the most practical way off the island if you're heading to the mainland, continuing by train, or catching a flight. Departures leave Mae Haad Pier and get you to Surat Thani in around three hours, with fares from THB 850.
- 2h 55m
- Crossing
- THB 850
- From
- 9
- Operators
- ~20
- Departures
Departure schedule
| Time | Operator | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:05 | Lomlahkkhirin | Ferry | 2h 55m |
| 09:30 | Lomprayah | Ferry | 4h 30m |
| 09:30 | Van2Travel Train | Ferry + BusCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 5h 30m |
| 21:00 | Fame Tour | Ferry | 8h 00m |
| 21:00 | Udomrat Tour | Ferry + VanCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 8h 45m |
| 21:00 | Koh Tao Booking Center | Ferry | 8h 00m |
| 21:00 | Ruea Chor Maetapee | Ferry + BusCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 9h 00m |
| 21:00 | Nor Phuangphet Transport | Ferry + VanCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 9h 30m |
| 21:00 | A and T Travel | Train + VanCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 9h 30m |
Typical daily departures — check the live schedule and book above.
Transport types explained
- Bus
- Coach leg by road, used when part of the trip runs overland.
- Ferry
- Larger boat, lowest fares and the steadiest ride — slower, but takes the most passengers (often vehicles too).
- Train
- Train leg on longer overland connections.
- Van
- Minivan transfer — often the hotel or town pick-up leg of a combined ticket.
Operators on this route
Fame Tour
Koh Tao Booking Center
Lomlahkkhirin
Lomprayah
Nor Phuangphet Transport
Ruea Chor Maetapee
Udomrat Tour
Van2Travel Train
Piers on this route
Departing Koh Tao
Arriving Surat Thani
The journey from Koh Tao to Surat Thani runs as a combined transfer: a ferry crossing from Mae Haad Pier to the mainland coast, then an onward connection by bus, van, or train into the city. Because Surat Thani is a transport hub rather than a beach destination, this route is built for people moving on — to the train station, the airport, or the bus terminal for destinations further south or north.
Where you arrive
Depending on the service you choose, we deliver passengers to Lomprayah Tapee Pier, Surat Thani City centre, the train station, or the airport. If you're connecting to a night train or a flight, tell us your onward plan when you book and we'll recommend the right drop-off point.
With around ten departures a day — morning services from 07:05 and 09:30 and a night crossing at 21:00 — there's a good spread through the day. Fares start from THB 850. Travel light if you can: combined ferry-and-transfer journeys are smoother with a bag you can keep close rather than stowing in a hold.