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Bangkok → Koh Tao

Lomprayah sells a joint bus-and-boat ticket from Bangkok to Koh Tao: 2 departure times a day (21:00, 21:30), taking 11h to 11h 15m door to door via Chumphon. One ticket covers the coach or van and the catamaran or speedboat.

⏱ 11h – 11h 15m (bus + boat)🚢 1 operator📅 Lomprayah joint ticket: 2 departure times a day (21:00, 21:30)
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Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry at a glance

The ferry from Bangkok to Koh Tao takes 11h – 11h 15m (bus + boat) across the Gulf of Thailand, operated by Lomprayah. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: lomprayah joint ticket: 2 departure times a day (21:00, 21:30).

Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-09.

Sources: lomprayah.com · How we verify

Return crossing: Koh Tao to Bangkok

Lomprayah also sails Koh Tao to Bangkok, taking 11h – 11h 15m (bus + boat). Koh Tao → Bangkok: 10:15 → 20:30 catamaran + bus to Pinklao (฿1,250); 12:30 → 23:45 ferry + bus to Khaosan (฿850); 15:00 → 00:45 catamaran + bus to Khaosan (฿1,250)

Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry timetable & sailing pattern

2 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026)

Published departure times

  • Bangkok → Koh Tao: 21:00 → 08:15 bus + ferry (฿850); 21:30 → 08:30 bus + catamaran (฿1,250); 21:30 → 08:30 VIP bus + catamaran (฿1,550)
  • Koh Tao → Bangkok: 10:15 → 20:30 catamaran + bus to Pinklao (฿1,250); 12:30 → 23:45 ferry + bus to Khaosan (฿850); 15:00 → 00:45 catamaran + bus to Khaosan (฿1,250)

Return: Koh Tao → Bangkok: 10:15 → 20:30 catamaran + bus to Pinklao (฿1,250); 12:30 → 23:45 ferry + bus to Khaosan (฿850); 15:00 → 00:45 catamaran + bus to Khaosan (฿1,250)

Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.

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Source: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator). Verified 2026-10-09.

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Interactive sea passage between Bangkok and Koh Tao

📐 37 Nautical Miles
Bangkok⇄Koh Tao
⏱ 11h – 11h 15m (bus + boat) · 📐 37 nm
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Operators on This Route

OperatorCrossing TimeVessels
Lomprayah11h – 11h 15m door to doorHigh-speed catamaran, Coach / van

Route Features

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Vehicles

Foot passengers only

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Foot Passengers

Walk-on passengers welcome

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Pets

No pet facilities

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Distance

37 nautical miles

Getting There & Onward Transport

  • The road and sea legs connect at Chumphon (Thung Makham Noi Pier)
  • Lomprayah’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up / drop-off versions of many of these trips (marked “Any Hotel”) at a higher fare

Tips for the Bangkok to Koh Tao Crossing

  • One Lomprayah joint ticket covers both the road and the sea legs; the times here are from its 2026 timetable (effective 25 August 2026), so check the operator’s site before travelling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take from Bangkok to Koh Tao?
Between 11h and 11h 15m on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 21:00 → 08:15 (bus + ferry); 21:30 → 08:30 (bus + catamaran); 21:30 → 08:30 (VIP bus + catamaran). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.
How much is the Bangkok to Koh Tao joint ticket?
From ฿850 per person on Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable; prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.
Is Bangkok to Koh Tao a direct ferry?
No. It is a combined bus (or van) and boat trip on one Lomprayah ticket; the sea leg is Lomprayah’s boat between Chumphon (Thung Makham Noi Pier) and Koh Tao (about 37 nautical miles), and the rest is by road.
What time does the Koh Tao to Bangkok trip leave?
Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable lists 10:15 → 20:30 (catamaran + bus to Pinklao, ฿1,250); 12:30 → 23:45 (ferry + bus to Khaosan, ฿850); 15:00 → 00:45 (catamaran + bus to Khaosan, ฿1,250).
How often does the Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry sail?
2 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026). This is the pattern published in the Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator) (checked 2026-10-09); confirm exact departure times on the official timetable before you travel.
Which ferry companies sail from Bangkok to Koh Tao?
Lomprayah operates this route. Compare sailing times and ticket types before booking, as they often differ between operators.
Can I take my car on the Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry?
No. This is a foot-passenger service and vehicles are not carried. Use parking near the departure pier or public transport to reach it.
Can I take the Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry as a foot passenger?
Yes. Foot passengers can travel on this route. Allow time to reach the passenger terminal and check the operator’s check-in closing time.
Are dogs and pets allowed on the Bangkok to Koh Tao ferry?
This route has no dedicated pet facilities. Assistance dogs are normally carried, but confirm with the operator before travelling.
How far is Bangkok from Koh Tao by ferry?
The sea crossing is about 37 nautical miles (roughly 69 km).