From Koh Samui to Koh Tao in Surat Thani you can travel by ferry/boat. Trip of a lifetime from Asia Highlights! Ferry travel is relatively cheap and gets you to your destination with ease, speed, and comfort. When backpacking Thailand Koh Tao is more your thing and when on a romantic couple vacation Koh Samui is the best place to visit. Some of them even have marine toilet on board. They will drive you to your desired place on Koh Samui from various departure points on Phangan. You will receive a short booking confirmation by email as well as another message with your ticket attached. Starting at the beginning of Sairee Beach beach the Koh Tao walking street has hotels, new age restaurants, funky cafes, clothing shops, and of course a 7/11. Although nearby Koh Samui and the full moon parties on Koh Phangan may get all the attention, Koh Tao can definitely hold its own when it comes to the late-night scene. Seatran Discovery from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan. Still, know that you should only rent one on Koh Tao if you have an international motorcycle drivers license and are comfortable riding one. An exception is the ferry from the port of Lipa Noi, which goes 5.
5 hours, and the facilities onboard are not as good as the others. Songserm was the first company to offer ferry services in the Gulf of Thailand and they offer a daily departure from Koh Samui, Nathon Pier to Koh Tao at 11:30am. You will need to either go on a hiking adventure or rent a scooter.
We also switched hotels during our stay and were offered a complimentary ride to our next accommodation. Along the way, you can see Angthong National Marine Park and get a spectacular view of Koh Samui as you arrive from the sea. These long and colorful traditional boats really enhance your experience while taking the amazing nature of Koh Tao from the water! The island of Koh Tao is also a popular diving destination located in the Gulf of Thailand. Tip: If you are going to Koh Tao to dive, check with your diving school or operator whether they provide free accommodation (they normally do). Most popular routes in Thailand. With the exception of the 5:30pm departure from Nathon pier, a one-way ticket costs 600THB for adults.
Phuket to Surat Thani. You will spend a day on Koh Tao and the tiny island Koh Nang Yuan, home to an amazing shallow reef perfect for snorkeling. The better nightlife is for sure in Koh Samui but a piece of paradise is easier to find in Koh Tao. For more serious cases you will have to get transported to the mainland or Samui. Great for groups of travelers who like to split the cost of everything between them. Get your tickets to either Koh Samui or Koh Tao online through 12Go Asia. Allowed maximum 20 kg. The journey time on these high-speed ferries is around 2 hours. We recommend contacting us for assistance if you experience any issues purchasing offered products. The island is suitable to visit for example on a scooter, but also for example by bicycle, the beaches are accesible by various roads.
Read the instructions how to reach Koh Tao from Koh Samui in southern Thailand below in this article. Walking distance to restaurants, bars, and amenities. Sadly the Koh Tao Murders happened just a couple hundred meters away on the same beach I was celebrating my birthday at midnight. I created 4 different ones to get you some more inspiration.
Big busses, trucks and traffic lights are a normality in Samui. Staff are very helpful and will assist in booking tours, onward travel plans and renting motorcycles or bicycles. Bizarrely enough, high-speed ferries are not usually much more expensive than standard ferries. Koh Samui is an amazing Thailand tourist destination and in reality it is hard to compare these amazing places but a traveler has to make choices and that is why I am here to help. Three weeks encompassing Vietnam. And you don't need to be worried about sacrificing safety if you book with Songserm. For the budget-conscious traveler, it's always great to find the cheapest way to travel from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan! How about your own favorite things to do or tips for taking the Koh Tao Ferry? Seatran ferries are about 2 hours, and Songserm takes 2. Make sure to bring a water bottle with you. Booking for tomorrow, please make a payment before 20:00 hrs. By accessing or using Songserm and/or other delivers products, we assume you've accepted the terms of use given below. Being part of Lomprayah High Speed Catamarans, Lomprayah connects the Gulf Islands of Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao and Koh Nangyuan to the mainland destinations of Bangkok, Hua Hin, Chumphon, Suratthani, Krabi and Phuket making your booking for Lomlahkkhirrin easy at any of these offices as well.
Depending on the weather and traffic conditions, the program can be adjusted. Yes, this is how I feel when I am boarding a boat to Koh Tao. Natural surroundings. There are high-speed and regular ferries, with the high-speed ferries costing more but getting you there in as little as 1. There are plenty of great local restaurants on the island but there was one in particular that we couldn't stop coming back to.