Bangkok to Koh Tao by bus and ferry
2 buses leave Bangkok for Koh Tao every day, with fares from ฿1,219 to ฿1,392. The quickest trip takes 8h; the first bus departs at 12:30 from Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai), the last at 21:00. Operators: Chokeanan. Prices checked on 2026-10-30.
The ticket includes the boat crossing: you arrive at Koh Tao Pier, Lomprayah High Speed Catamaran.
Daily timetable
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Operator | Class | Fare | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:30 | → 20:30 | 8h | Chokeanan | VIP · 24 seats | ฿1,392 | Book |
| 21:00 | → 08:45 | 11h 45m | Chokeanan | VIP · 32 seats | ฿1,219 | Book |
Where to board in Bangkok
- Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai) · 2 departures
Bus companies on this route
Questions travellers ask
How long is the bus from Bangkok to Koh Tao?
The fastest bus takes 8h. Most departures take about 9h 52m.
How much is a bus ticket from Bangkok to Koh Tao?
Fares run from ฿1,219 to ฿1,392, set by the bus companies.
When do the first and last buses from Bangkok to Koh Tao leave?
The first bus leaves at 12:30 and the last at 21:00: 2 departures a day.
Where does the bus to Koh Tao leave from in Bangkok?
Most buses leave from Bangkok Bus Terminal Southern (Sai Tai Mai).
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