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Koh Tao Koh Samui Ferry

There are usually 1 daily sailings and up to 13 weekly between Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) and Koh Samui (Nathon Pier). 2 operators sail this route Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Songserm. Ferry timetables change seasonally use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferries.

Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Ferry Times

The earliest Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry sailings typically depart Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) at around 09:30. The average sailing time is approximately 3h 0m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 2h 0m.

Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Ferry Prices

Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry prices typically range between £19* and £76*. The average price is typically £49*. The cheapest Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry prices start from £17*. The average price for a foot passenger is £49*. The average price for a car is £305*.

Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers vehicle type route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days last updated 05 July, 2023.

How far is it from Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)?

The distance between Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) is approximately 9.9 miles (15.9km) or 8.6 nautical miles for the mariners!

Can I travel by car on the Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) ferry?

No, ferry operators currently allow cars to travel onboard between Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) and Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)

Can I travel as a foot passenger from Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) to Koh Samui (Nathon Pier)?

Yes, foot passengers can travel with Lomprayah High Speed Ferries, Songserm between Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) and Koh Samui (Nathon Pier).

Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Ferry Operator Schedules

  • Songserm - 6 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings
  • Lomprayah High Speed Ferries - 6 weekly sailings, 1 daily sailings

For more information, please visit our Ferries from Koh Tao Island to Koh Samui Island page.
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Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) - Koh Samui (Nathon Pier) Route summary
Departure Country Thailand
Destination Country Thailand
No. of Operators 2
Operators Lomprayah High Speed Ferries & Songserm
Average Price £48*
Average Daily Sailings 1
Average Weekly Sailings 12
Average Sailing Duration 3h 3m
Fastest Sailing Duration 2h 0m
First Ferry 09:30
Distance 8 nautical miles

* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2023-08-01.

Most popular questions

  • How long is the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?

    The ferry crossing time from Koh Tao to Koh Samui is approximately 2h 45m. Sailing durations may vary from season to season and by operator so we’d advise doing a live check.

  • How much is the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?

    Koh Tao to Koh Samui ferry price can differ depending on the season. The average price of a ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui is £46.

  • Which ferry companies operate between Koh Tao to Koh Samui?

    There are 2 popular ferry operators for Koh Tao to Koh Samui. These are
    • Songserm
    • Lomprayah High Speed Ferries

  • How can I book ferry tickets from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?

    Book ferries from Koh Tao to Koh Samui through our deal finder and check our offers page to view the latest ferry offers.

  • Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?

    Yes, you can travel as a foot passenger from Koh Tao to Koh Samui with
    • Songserm
    • Lomprayah High Speed Ferries

  • Can you take your car on the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?

    No, only foot passengers can travel on the ferry.

  • Can you bring pets on the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Samui?

    No, pets are not permitted onboard the ferries.

  • How far is Koh Samui from Koh Tao?

    The distance between Koh Tao to Koh Samui is approximately 8 nautical Miles.

Koh Tao to Koh Samui Ferry Timetables

Ferry Timetables between 04/12/2023 and 10/12/2023


Operator Departure Time Arrival Time Duration Sailing Days
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries 09:30 11:30 2 hours Everyday
Songserm 09:30 13:00 3 hours 30 minutes Everyday
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