Bangkok to Koh Tao: plan the whole connection
Start with the coach-and-ferry route, then check each transfer before you book.
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Free guides for arriving, exploring, staying and planning your island time.
Use these guides to plan your connections and questions. Operators confirm current times, fares and availability. Koh Lanta’s first transfer requires separate confirmation.
Koh Phangan to Koh Tao: a simple ferry checklist
Check the sailing, pier and transfer as one plan before moving between islands.
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First time in Koh Tao: arrival, where to stay and what to do
Plan your first Koh Tao visit: choose a base, keep arrival day flexible, and pick a 2-, 3- or 5-day itinerary around your interests.
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Koh Samui to Koh Tao: choose the right pier
Match your ferry to the departure pier, then arrange the transfer from your hotel or airport.
Read guide →Chumphon to Koh Tao: station, airport or pier?
Choose the correct Chumphon starting point and make sure the transfer to the ferry is included.
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Surat Thani to Koh Tao: connect from the mainland
Start with your exact arrival location, then check the road transfer and boat as one journey.
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Phuket to Koh Tao: road and ferry, or fly via Samui
Compare a combined bus-and-ferry journey with a flight to Samui and a separate ferry connection.
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Krabi to Koh Tao: plan from town, Ao Nang or the airport
Check the collection point for a bus-and-boat ticket, or compare flying to Samui before the ferry.
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Chiang Mai to Koh Tao: fly south or connect through Bangkok
Compare flying to Samui with a journey through Bangkok, then plan the final ferry connection.
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Hua Hin to Koh Tao: coach, then ferry
Plan the coach to Chumphon and the ferry as one connection.
Read guide →Pattaya to Koh Tao: via Bangkok or U-Tapao
Compare a flight from U-Tapao via Samui with an onward journey through Bangkok.
Read guide →Hat Yai to Koh Tao: compare combined road-and-boat tickets
Check the actual collection point and all legs when choosing a combined ticket.
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Koh Phi Phi to Koh Tao: a journey with sea and road legs
Start at Tonsai Pier and check every connection in the listed multi-leg journey.
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Koh Lanta to Koh Tao: plan the mainland connection
A named multi-leg itinerary is documented, but its current operation remains unconfirmed.
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Koh Tao without diving: plan a relaxed island day
Choose a shore-based day, a viewpoint outing or a boat trip, with time to change your plans.
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Care for Koh Tao: leave a lighter footprint
Practical reef-care and wildlife-photography habits for your Koh Tao visit.
Read guide →Viewpoints and walks: leave room for the journey
Make a viewpoint visit part of a flexible island day.
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Diving and snorkeling: choose your starting point
Compare a first experience, a course or an outing as a certified diver.
Read guide →Food and drink: build your own island food trail
Choose places around your plans, tastes and budget.
Read guide →Where to stay: choose a base for your trip
Compare accommodation using your own island itinerary.
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What’s happening: check the date before you go
Find events through the venue’s own current information.
Read guide →Getting around Koh Tao: plan each outing
Match your transport to the outing and confirm the return.
Read guide →Plan your days: one anchor, room to explore
Build a flexible stay around the experience you most want.
Read guide →A safer island visit: useful checks before you go
Prepare your route, contacts and booking details.
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