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Chumphon to Koh Tao Ferry

Chumphon is the shortest mainland hop to Koh Tao and the usual choice if you are coming down from Bangkok by overnight train or bus. Lomprayah departs from Thung Makham Noi Pier, which is about 19km from Chumphon Railway Station by straight-line distance, rather than from Chumphon town itself. Its own published timetable shows two vessel types on this leg: a catamaran taking about 1 hour 45 minutes, and a slower car ferry taking about 2 hours 30 minutes. Lomprayah lists "Chumphon (Train) to Koh Tao" as its own booking route, so the road transfer from the station can be booked together with the ferry rather than arranged separately, though the pier-to-train and pier-to-airport legs are priced separately from the boat fare unless a combined ticket is booked.

Operators on this route

Who sails Chumphon to Koh Tao

Lomprayah
High-speed catamarans linking Chumphon, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Booking basics

Refunds, baggage and pickup notes

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Lomprayah allows one free date change; a second change carries a fee and must be requested at least 2 days ahead. It does not offer cancellations or refunds, and a no-show is charged in full.

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The pier-to-train and pier-to-airport transfer at Chumphon is priced separately from the boat fare unless you book a combined ticket that already bundles it in.

Cancellation rules, baggage allowance and hotel pickup are set by the operator and the seller, and they differ more than you would expect. Read the terms on your own booking before paying.

Cancellation policy guide · Baggage and hotel pickup · Support options

Travel tips

Before you sail

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Lomprayah asks passengers to reach its office at least 60 minutes before departure to confirm the trip; a physical ticket is exchanged there, so an e-ticket confirmation alone is not the boarding document.

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A free checked-baggage allowance applies before an extra-weight charge kicks in; surfboards and foldable bicycles cost more again, so check current terms if you are carrying either.

FAQs

Chumphon to Koh Tao ferry questions

Thung Makham Noi Pier, which is outside Chumphon town rather than in it, roughly 19km from Chumphon Railway Station in a straight line. Lomprayah also sells a combined "Chumphon (Train) to Koh Tao" booking that covers the road transfer together with the ferry, though the pier-to-train and pier-to-airport legs are priced separately unless you book that combined ticket.
Lomprayah's own timetable shows a range depending on vessel: about 1 hour 45 minutes on its catamaran services, and about 2 hours 30 minutes on the slower car ferry. Confirm which vessel is on your ticket, since the two are not interchangeable in timing.
Lomprayah allows one free date change; a second change carries a fee and needs at least 2 days' notice. It does not offer cancellations or refunds, and booking but not showing up is charged in full, so treat the ticket as fixed once bought.

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