Koh Samui – Koh Tao
Ferries to Koh Tao Island
Koh Samui – Koh Tao
Ferries to Koh Tao Island
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 15 weekly sailings between Koh Samui and Koh Tao. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Tao, Songserm & Lomprayah High Speed Ferries.Koh Samui Koh Tao ferries take around 2 hours. The ferry costs between $71 and $214, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Tao.
The earliest Koh Samui Koh Tao ferry typically departs Koh Samui at about 10:30 and the last ferry usually leaves at 16:00.
Ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Tao sail in around 2 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 15 weekly sailings from Koh Samui to Koh Tao provided by Songserm & Lomprayah High Speed Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Songserm provide 7 sailings weekly. Lomprayah High Speed Ferries provide 13 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Tao typically range between $71* and $214*. On average the Koh Samui Koh Tao ferry is $126*. The cheapest Koh Samui Koh Tao ferry prices start from $71*. The average price for a foot passenger is $126*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated June 25.
The distance between Koh Samui to Koh Tao is approximately 10 miles (16km) or 9 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Koh Samui and Koh Tao.
Songserm & Lomprayah High Speed Ferries allow foot passengers on Koh Samui Koh Tao ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Tao.
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| Koh Samui - Koh Tao Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Koh Samui Island | |
| Destination Country | Koh Tao Island | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Songserm & Lomprayah High Speed Ferries | |
| Average Price | $126 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 15 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Distance | 9 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 June 2025.
