Koh Samui – Koh Tao
Ferries to Koh Tao Island
Koh Samui – Koh Tao
Ferries to Koh Tao Island
There are around 3 daily and 20 weekly sailings from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier). 2 operators sail this route
The earliest Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry sailings typically depart Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) at around 10:30. The last ferry usually departs at 16:00.
The average duration of a Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry is around 2h 44m. The fastest sailings are approximately 1h 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 3 daily sailings and up to 20 weekly ferry sailings from Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier). These sailings are provided by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Songserm. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables often increase during the high season.
Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry prices typically range between $55.93* and $152.99*. The average price is typically $76.58*. The cheapest Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry prices start from $28.01*. The average price for a foot passenger is $76.58*.
Pricing will vary depending on the number of passengers, vehicle type, route, and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) is approximately 9.9 miles (15.9km) or 8.6 nautical miles.
Currently, cars are not allowed on ferries between Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
Foot passengers are allowed on ferries between between Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Songserm. 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 Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
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| Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Thailand | |
| Destination Country | Thailand | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Songserm | |
| Average Price | A$76* | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 3 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 20 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 44m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 1h 45m | |
| First Ferry | 10:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 16:00 | |
| Distance | 8 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
