Your Gateway to Serenity: Tao Island to Donsak Ferry Guide
- Crossing time 3h 15m
- Operators 1
- Departures a day 1
750+ THB
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How to get from Tao Island to Donsak
Koh Tao to Donsak Ferry
Traveling from Tao Island to Donsak connects Koh Tao, the Gulf of Thailand's diving hub, with Donsak on the Surat Thani mainland, the usual gateway for buses and trains heading further into Thailand. The crossing is a well-established route with regular daily sailings, so it's straightforward to plan around onward travel to Surat Thani, Bangkok, or the south.
Departure and arrival points
Ferries leave Koh Tao from Mae Haad Pier, the island's only passenger pier, and arrive on the mainland at Laem Thuat Pier in Donsak, Surat Thani. Laem Thuat Pier and "Donsak Pier" refer to the same landing point used for this service, so both names lead to the correct dock. Keep this pier name in mind if you're arranging a taxi or minivan transfer on either end, since Donsak district has more than one pier serving different operators.
Operators, transport mode, and stops en route
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co., Ltd. operates this service using ferry vessels, with onboard facilities on board for the crossing. Sailings on this route typically call at Koh Phangan and Koh Samui before continuing to the mainland, so travelers boarding or breaking their journey at either island can usually join the same service. If you're weighing alternatives, other ferry companies serve the wider Koh Tao–Surat Thani corridor with different departure times and stop patterns; compare all options shown when booking to match your preferred timing and price.
Journey duration, schedule, and price
The direct crossing between Koh Tao and Donsak takes around the scheduled journey time, with 1 available on this route and fares starting from ฿750. Exact departure times vary by operator and by day, so check the live timetable on this page when selecting your date rather than relying on a fixed schedule. The route runs all year round, and seat availability can tighten around Thai holidays and peak diving season, so booking a few days ahead is worth doing if your travel dates are fixed.
Booking this route
Select your travel date above to see current departure times, confirm the fare, and reserve your seat on Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co., Ltd.. If you're planning the outbound and return legs together, book the Donsak to Koh Tao ferry schedule for the crossing back to the island.
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.
