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Koh Tao to Koh Samui Ferry

A Gulf of Thailand crossing between Koh Tao and Koh Samui. Lomprayah's own timetable lists seven departure times a day across all three Koh Samui piers: a 07:05 speed boat to Pralarn Pier taking about 1 hour 25 minutes, an 11:30 speed boat to Bangrak Pier marked Direct taking about 1 hour 30 minutes, catamarans taking about 2 hours, and a slower 16:30 ferry to Pralarn Pier taking about 3 hours. The pier named on your ticket matters as much as the timing, since Pralarn, Nathon and Bangrak are on different sides of Koh Samui.

Operators on this route

Who sails Koh Tao to Koh Samui

Lomprayah
High-speed catamarans linking Chumphon, Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand.
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Songserm
Island-hopping ferries between Koh Samui, Koh Phangan and Koh Tao, from either Nathon or Bangrak on Koh Samui.
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Booking basics

Refunds, baggage and pickup notes

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.

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Travel tips

Before you sail

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The 07:05 speed boat to Pralarn Pier is the fastest option on this leg, about 35 minutes quicker than the catamarans. The 11:30 speed boat to Bangrak Pier, marked Direct, is almost as quick at about 1h30m.

FAQs

Koh Tao to Koh Samui ferry questions

How long is the crossing?
Lomprayah's own timetable shows about 1 hour 25 minutes on its fastest speed boat, about 2 hours on its catamarans, and about 3 hours on its slower afternoon ferry. Confirm which vessel is on your ticket before planning a tight connection.
Which pier on Koh Samui?
Check the ticket. Nathon on the west coast takes the larger mainland ferries, Pralarn is used by Lomprayah catamarans, and Bangrak, also called Big Buddha Pier, handles some island services. They are on different sides of the island.

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