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Chumphon is the main mainland departure point for Koh Tao. Boats cross in the morning and early afternoon, and overnight boats run too.
Chumphon to Koh Tao by Ferry and Catamaran
Lomprayah runs 3 daytime departures from Thung Makham Noi Pier in Chumphon: a ferry at 05:45 arriving at 08:15 (450 baht, about $13) and catamarans at 07:00 arriving at 08:45 and at 13:15 arriving at 15:00 (750 baht, about $22 each).[1] The catamaran crossing takes 1 hour 45 minutes and the ferry 2 hours 30 minutes.
Lomprayah also sells joint tickets that add a bus or van transfer to the pier from Chumphon railway station (900 baht, about $27) or Chumphon airport (1,000 baht, about $30), with the catamaran to Koh Tao.[1] This saves arranging the transfer yourself after an overnight train from Bangkok or a flight.
Chumphon to Koh Tao by Night Boat
Overnight sleeper boats run with or without a van transfer from Chumphon, and the crossing takes from about 8 hours 30 minutes.[2] Departure times, cabin types and prices differ by operator. A night boat saves a night of accommodation but arrives long before most check-ins.
Chumphon to Koh Tao by Van and Boat
Combined van and boat tickets cost about 730 to 950 baht ($22 to $28) on booking platforms (October 2026), and the whole journey takes from about 9 hours including the wait before the crossing.[2]
Comparing Your Options
| Mode | Price | Duration |
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| Catamaran (Lomprayah) | 750 baht ($22)[1] | 1h 45min |
| Ferry (Lomprayah) | 450 baht ($13)[1] | 2h 30min |
| Night boat | Varies by operator and cabin | About 8h 30min[2] |
| Van and boat | About 730 to 950 baht ($22 to $28)[2] | From about 9h |
Timetable
| Ferry Chumphon - Koh Tao $ 17.79–34.10 1h 45m – 8h 30m | |
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| Van Chumphon - Koh Tao $ 21.65–28.17 9h – 12h 30m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Lomprayah ferry from Thung Makham Noi Pier costs 450 baht (about $13), the cheapest daytime crossing. The catamarans cost 750 baht (about $22).
The Lomprayah catamaran, which leaves Thung Makham Noi Pier at 07:00 or 13:15 and takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
The catamaran takes 1 hour 45 minutes, the daytime ferry 2 hours 30 minutes and the overnight sleeper boats from about 8 hours 30 minutes.
Yes. Overnight sleeper boats run with or without a van transfer, and departure times and prices depend on the operator.
Yes. Lomprayah sells joint tickets with a bus or van transfer from Chumphon railway station (900 baht) or Chumphon airport (1,000 baht) plus the catamaran to Koh Tao.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Lomprayah High Speed Ferries: Lomprayah ferry timetable 2026. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Chumphon to Koh Tao. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.