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Koh Samui to Koh Tao Ferry: Times, Fares & Tickets

Key facts
  • Crossing time 1h 30m–3h 45m
  • Operators 3
  • Departures a day 15
Sailing season This route sails all year round.

450+ THB

From Koh Samui to Koh Tao by Speedboat or Ferry

Hilltop viewpoint over jungle hills to a turquoise bay, coastal village and blue sky with wispy clouds

Koh Samui to Koh Tao Ferry: Routes, Prices and Schedules

Traveling from Samui Island to Tao Island is one of the most popular island-hopping trips in the Gulf of Thailand. The crossing takes around the scheduled journey time, with 9 available to help you fit the trip around your plans. Fares start from ฿450 per person, making it an easy add-on to a Koh Samui itinerary.

Departure and Arrival Points

Ferries to Koh Tao leave from piers on Koh Samui's north coast, including Nathon, Bophut and Maenam, depending on the operator and sailing you choose. On arrival, boats dock at Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao's main port and the starting point for taxis and songthaews to beaches and dive centers across the island.

Operators Serving the Route

This route is run by several operators, using ferry and speed boat equipped with onboard facilities for a comfortable crossing. Exact departure times and sailing frequency vary by operator and by season, so always check the live schedule shown on this page before confirming your travel dates, particularly if you are connecting to another ferry or a flight the same day.

Prices, Luggage and Vehicles

Ticket prices from ฿450 generally cover a standard passenger fare with hand luggage. Checked luggage allowances, and any extra charges for larger bags or for bringing a vehicle, differ by ferry operator, so it's worth confirming the exact allowance for your chosen sailing at checkout rather than assuming a flat rate applies across all boats.

When to Travel

Sailings on this route generally run all year round, though sea conditions can affect timetables outside peak months, especially during periods of stronger winds. Booking a few days ahead is a good idea in high season, as popular morning departures can sell out.

Book Your Koh Samui to Koh Tao Ferry

Compare available sailings, check today's prices, and secure your seats directly on this page. If you're planning the return leg, you can also book the ferry from Koh Tao back to Koh Samui at the same time to lock in your full island-hopping schedule.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?

You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.

If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.

What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?

We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.

If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.

If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.

Why is my account locked?

We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.

You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?

What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?

Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.

Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.

If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.

How do I unlock my account now?

Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.

If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.

My account locked but I never tried to sign in

Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.

Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.

We would still recommend two things:

  • Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
  • Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.

If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.

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