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Koh Tao transportation guide, where to buy Koh Tao ferry tickets, how to take a boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao

Ko Tao is a very famous diving resort in Thailand, with clear blue water and clear weather. In the best weather, you may have a chance to see shipwrecks from World War II. Koh Tao also has another name, Turtle Island. This name is partly because the island looks like a turtle.

Let me take a look at the geographical location first:

Koh Tao is not big, so you can choose AirAsia car and ship transportation to come directly to the island and stay in a hotel here; or you can check in at Koh Samui. A travel agency, participating in a one-day snorkeling tour;

The ocean scenery near Koh Tao is very beautiful, and you can see many marine life whether you are diving or snorkeling.

Ko Tao Transportation:

You can reach Koh Tao through the airline's car and ship transportation. If you choose the flight and car and ship transportation service from Bangkok to Koh Tao, you can enjoy a convenient flight. and vehicle and ship transport services. Introduction to Koh Tao transportation (how to get to Koh Tao) 1. From Koh Samui to Koh Tao

You need to take a boat from Koh Samui to Koh Tao, which takes about 2 hours. There are two companies: Lomprayah and Seatran. The operation and sailing time are roughly the same, and the price may differ by 50-100B.

The official websites of the two shipping companies:

L company (Lomprayah company) website:

S company (Seatran company) website: / two shipping companies Difference

(Lomprayah company has a larger ship, relatively new facilities, and is relatively less prone to seasickness. The disadvantage is that you cannot go up to the deck to see the scenery, the air conditioner is relatively cold, and the departure time changes more frequently than S. SEATRAN company The boat is relatively small and old, but you can go to the deck to enjoy the wind)

Lomprayah company ship (appearance)

Seatran company ship (appearance) How to buy tickets:

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1. Can be purchased online.

2. You can also arrive at Samui Airport, pier, street agent, or purchase through the hotel front desk.

3. The ferry ticket includes transportation to the hotel. The basic process of taking a boat to Koh Tao:

After booking at the agency/hotel, you will be given a receipt, and then the shipping company's car will pick you up at the hotel at the agreed time (just wait in the lobby) , after getting off at the pier, the staff will tell you which window to exchange the receipt for the ticket. After exchange, you will get a sticker and luggage tag. The colors are different for different destinations. Stick the sticker on your body

Just attach the luggage tag to your luggage. (Through this sticker, the staff on the ship can judge/tell/stop you whether to get off the ship, which car to take, etc.). The ship will drive to BanMae

Had Pier in the west of Koh Tao. Samui-Ko Tao timetable

The following timetable is for reference only! Because there are always changes, please go to the official website of the L and S companies mentioned above to see the latest timetable.

Samui - Koh Tao: 08:00-09:40 in the morning, departure to Nanyuan at 10:00

12.00-13.50 in the afternoon, departure to Nanyuan Koh Tao at 14:10 - Samui: 09:30-11:30 am, including South Park (transit) departing to Koh Tao at 08:45

15:00-16:45 pm, including South Park (transit) 14: 30 Departure to Koh Tao If you go directly to Koh Tao from Samui Airport without stopping in Koh Samui

You can book tickets in advance at home (the shipping company will come to pick you up), or you can directly arrive at the airport If you buy a ferry ticket at the airport, a bus will take you to the pier. It may be cheaper to book the ticket in advance. The disadvantage is that it will cause losses if the flight is delayed. Details:

The shipping company’s counter is in the lobby outside Luggage

Claim. The ticket price is about 600b, and the bus fee is 50b. After purchasing, the counter staff will give you a Put a sticker representing your destination lightly on your chest so that the ship's staff will kick you off the ship in a timely manner.

(Under normal circumstances, the ship will arrive at Man Yue Island first, and then Koh Tao). The shipping company’s bus schedule and ship schedule can be checked on the shipping company’s website in advance, or you can check it after arrival. Form on the counter.

In addition, Samui Airport is very small, so the process of picking up luggage is very quick, so you don’t need to leave too much time. It takes about half an hour from the airport to the pier.