Koh Tao, often referred to as a diver’s paradise, offers a variety of activities ranging from underwater adventures to scenic hikes. o get to Koh Tao, you will need to combine a flight, bus, train, or car with a ferry, as Koh Tao is an island in the Gulf of Thailand. Here are the main travel options depending on your starting point:
Start from Chumphon town to Chumphon Pier[Thung Makham Noi Pier ]
By Join van from Chumphon Town: A driver will take from hotel in Chumphon Town or you can request to pick up at Chumphon Railway startion. The pick up time at 05:00-05:30 a.m. to Thung Makham Noi Pier.
Duration about 1.30 hours
Arrival time at 06:30 a.m.
Need to check in a ticket speedboat 30 minutes before departure at Lomprayah’s counter at 06:30 a.m.
At the pier has a retaurant , Cafe and minimart . When you already check in a ticket Speedboat you can enjoy to eat or buy someting at there.
Ferry Options
There are a few ferry operators that run between Chumphon and Koh Tao. Common ferry companies are:
Lomprayah High-Speed Catamaran: One of the fastest and most popular options.
Timetable for High-Speed Catamaran by Lomprayah
| Tungmakham Pier Chumphon [Departure] | Maehaad Pier Koh Tao [Arrival] |
| 07:00 | 08:45 |
| 13:30 | 15:15 |
A ticket speedboat
A sticker
Luggage tag
When you already check in, you will received a ticket ,sticker and luggage tag for boarding.
Boarding Point
Boarding time is 20 minutes before departure time. Need to take your luggage by yourself to the boat.
Noted : The way to the boat is very far. If you bring a lot of luggage and big bags, it will be quite difficult.
Staff will put your luggage to in front of a boat. Throughout the trip. Please keep fragile and valuable items with them or in their hands luggage. No responsibility is accepted by company boat
First floor with aircondition zone. A minibar is available on the boat so that you can buy snacks, water, or coffee
Outdoor Zone
Roof top Zone
A boat will drop off/ Pick up a passenger at Koh Nang Yuan just 10 minutes . After that will go from Koh Nang Yuan to Koh Tao
From Koh Nang Yuan to Koh Tao about 10 minutes. Will be arrive at Mae Haad Pier Koh Tao at 8:45 a.m
From Chumphon to Koh Tao, it takes 3-4 hours. Nevertheless, it depends on the sea’s condition.
To Koh Tao, a tourist can go from Chumphon, Krabi and Surat thani province.
If you need to go to Koh Tao from Krabi you can click here -> Krabi to Koh Tao