Thailand
Koh Phangan → Koh Tao
The most frequent island-to-island hop in the Samui archipelago, linking Koh Phangan’s Thong Sala with Koh Tao’s dive-centre hub at Mae Haad in around an hour by Lomprayah catamaran or speedboat.
Koh Phangan to Koh Tao ferry at a glance
The ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao takes 45m – 2h across the Gulf of Thailand, operated by Lomprayah, Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Songserm. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: about 14 departures daily from Thong Sala: Lomprayah up to 8, Boonsiri 3, Songserm 3.
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 2026-09-29.
Sources: lomprayah.com · lomprayah.com · boonsiriferry.com · songserm.com · How we verify
Return crossing: Koh Tao to Koh Phangan
Lomprayah and Boonsiri High Speed Ferries and Songserm also sail Koh Tao to Koh Phangan, taking 45m – 2h. From Koh Tao, Lomprayah speedboats and catamarans take 45 minutes to 1h 15m and its 16:30 ferry 1h 40m; Boonsiri takes 1h 15m (08:00, 09:15, 15:15); Songserm’s R9 ferry leaves at 09:30 (2h) and its speedboats at 11:30 and 12:30 (50 minutes).
Koh Phangan to Koh Tao ferry timetable & sailing pattern
About 14 departures daily from Koh Phangan (Lomprayah up to 8, Boonsiri 3, Songserm 3); about 12 from Koh Tao
Boonsiri’s times are from its timetable valid 1 October 2026 – 31 May 2027.
Published departure times
- Lomprayah from Koh Phangan: 08:30, 08:45, 11:15, 12:00 (ferry), 13:00, 13:05, 15:00, 16:45
- Boonsiri from Koh Phangan: 08:45 (arr. 09:50), 13:15 (arr. 14:45), 15:25 (arr. 16:25)
- Songserm from Koh Phangan: 10:00 (arr. 10:55), 11:00 (arr. 12:00), 12:00 (arr. 13:45)
- Lomprayah from Koh Tao: 07:05, 09:15, 09:30, 12:30, 15:30, 16:30 (ferry)
- Boonsiri from Koh Tao: 08:00 (arr. 09:15), 09:15 (arr. 10:30), 15:15 (arr. 16:30)
- Songserm from Koh Tao: 09:30 R9 ferry (arr. 11:30), 11:30 (arr. 12:20), 12:30 (arr. 13:20)
Return: From Koh Tao, Lomprayah speedboats and catamarans take 45 minutes to 1h 15m and its 16:30 ferry 1h 40m; Boonsiri takes 1h 15m (08:00, 09:15, 15:15); Songserm’s R9 ferry leaves at 09:30 (2h) and its speedboats at 11:30 and 12:30 (50 minutes).
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Lomprayah timetable →Check prices & book on 12Go →Source: Lomprayah Timetable 2026; Boonsiri timetable 1 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027; Songserm online timetable. Verified 2026-10-04.
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Interactive sea passage between Koh Phangan and Koh Tao
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah | 1h – 1h 15m (catamaran/speedboat), 1h 30m (ferry) | High-speed catamaran, Speedboat, Ferry |
| Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | 1h – 1h 30m | High-speed catamaran |
| Songserm | 50m – 1h 45m (speedboat), 2h (R9 ferry from Koh Tao) | Express 1 (speedboat), R9 (ferry) |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
25 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Lomprayah offers hotel pick-up across Koh Phangan except the Thong Nai Pan area
- Koh Tao is also the transfer point for Lomprayah’s Chumphon services
Tips for the Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Crossing
- Lomprayah’s timetable sells combined boat + bus/van tickets to Chumphon railway station, Surat Thani, Hua Hin and Bangkok from the same islands.