Donsak – Koh Tao
Ferries to Koh Tao Island
Donsak – Koh Tao
Ferries to Koh Tao Island
There are around 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier). This ferry crossing is available with
The earliest Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry sailings typically depart Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) at around 11:00. The last ferry usually departs at 15:00.
The average duration of a Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry is around 3h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 45m. Sailing times can vary; durations often differ between ferry operators, type of ship and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There are an average of 2 daily sailings and up to 13 weekly ferry sailings from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier). These sailings are provided by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry prices typically range between $74.31* and $227.49*. The average price is typically $76.33*. The cheapest Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry prices start from $36.76*. The average price for a foot passenger is $76.33*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) is approximately 13.1 miles (21.1km) or 11.4 nautical miles.
Currently, cars are not allowed on ferries between Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries. Please note that the availability of foot passenger services may vary between ferry operators. Use our Deal Finder to get live pricing for foot passenger ferries.
Currently, you can not bring your pets on ferries from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
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| Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Thailand | |
| Destination Country | Thailand | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Lomprayah High Speed Ferries | |
| Average Price | A$76* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3h 0m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 11:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Distance | 11 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
Found on the southern isthmus of Thailand, in the mountainous Surat Thani region surrounded by the glittering Gulf of Thailand, is the district of Don Sak. It’s an area of breath-taking tropical beauty. Much of the region is covered in lush woodland formed of coconut palms and broad-leafed ferns, between which twist rural roads leading to the many quaint settlements upon the undulating hills of the mainland. The north of Don Sak is marked by a rugged coastline overlooking the gulf. From here ferries hop across to the tree-topped islands that, on a clear day, can be seen rising on steep-cliffs towards the horizon. The main passenger terminal is near the town of Mu Ban Don Sak Thani in the north-east of the region, just off the main 4142 dual-carriageway that cuts through the centre of Don Sak. This somewhat small facility is located at the end of a long pier (known locally as Leam Tuad Pier), and can be reached via a covered walkway lining one edge of the stilted promenade. Amenities at the clean and modern terminal building include a check-in point, indoor and outdoor waiting areas, a car-park and a designated spot from which coaches and buses take passengers to destinations across Don Sak. There are three outgoing routes available at the port, all of which head towards the nearby islands in the Gulf of Thailand. These journeys are hosted by Songserm ferries who regularly sail north to the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui throughout the week.
