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Koh Tao → Phuket

Lomprayah sells a joint bus-and-boat ticket from Koh Tao to Phuket: 1 departure time a day (09:30), taking 9h door to door via Surat Thani. One ticket covers the coach or van and the catamaran or speedboat.

⏱ About 9h (bus + boat)🚢 1 operator📅 Lomprayah joint ticket: 1 departure time a day (09:30)
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Koh Tao to Phuket ferry at a glance

The ferry from Koh Tao to Phuket takes About 9h (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: 1 departure time a day (09:30).

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: Phuket to Koh Tao

Lomprayah also sails Phuket to Koh Tao, taking About 9h (bus + boat). Phuket → Koh Tao: 09:30 → 17:45 bus + catamaran (฿1,600)

Koh Tao to Phuket ferry timetable & sailing pattern

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

Published departure times

  • Koh Tao → Phuket: 09:30 → 18:30 catamaran + bus (฿1,600)
  • Phuket → Koh Tao: 09:30 → 17:45 bus + catamaran (฿1,600)

Return: Phuket → Koh Tao: 09:30 → 17:45 bus + catamaran (฿1,600)

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 Koh Tao and Phuket

📐 47 Nautical Miles
Koh Tao⇄Phuket
⏱ About 9h (bus + boat) · 📐 47 nm
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Operators on This Route

OperatorCrossing TimeVessels
LomprayahAbout 9h 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

47 nautical miles

Getting There & Onward Transport

  • The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani)
  • 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 Koh Tao to Phuket 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.

Related Ferry Crossings

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take from Koh Tao to Phuket?
9h on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 09:30 → 18:30 (catamaran + bus). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.
How much is the Koh Tao to Phuket joint ticket?
From ฿1,600 per person on Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable; prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.
Is Koh Tao to Phuket 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 Donsak Pier (Surat Thani) and Koh Tao (about 47 nautical miles), and the rest is by road.
What time does the Phuket to Koh Tao trip leave?
Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable lists 09:30 → 17:45 (bus + catamaran, ฿1,600).
How often does the Koh Tao to Phuket ferry sail?
1 joint bus + boat departure time 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 Koh Tao to Phuket?
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 Koh Tao to Phuket 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 Koh Tao to Phuket 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 Koh Tao to Phuket ferry?
This route has no dedicated pet facilities. Assistance dogs are normally carried, but confirm with the operator before travelling.
How far is Koh Tao from Phuket by ferry?
The sea crossing is about 47 nautical miles (roughly 87 km).