{"id":7839,"date":"2026-04-08T21:15:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:15:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/?p=7839"},"modified":"2026-04-08T21:15:21","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T19:15:21","slug":"how-to-get-from-koh-phangan-to-koh-tao-quickly-and-easily","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/how-to-get-from-koh-phangan-to-koh-tao-quickly-and-easily\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao Quickly and Easily"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Of the three main destinations in the <strong>Gulf of Thailand<\/strong>, the largest and most popular is <strong>Koh Samui<\/strong>, and, while it is a massive destination, the other two famous islands in the area are much more beautiful, due in part to the fact that they are somewhat more isolated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That is why today we explain <strong>how to get from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao<\/strong> on a simple, sea-only route, ideal for those who begin their journey through this area in <strong>Samui<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium_large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/koh-tao-sai-nuan-700x467.jpg\" alt=\"Koh Tao Sai NI Suan\" class=\"wp-image-8006\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/koh-tao-sai-nuan-700x467.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/koh-tao-sai-nuan.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Koh Tao Sai NI Suan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>There are approximately 60 kilometres between <strong>Koh Phangan<\/strong> and <strong>Koh Tao<\/strong>, and it is only possible to travel by boat, for prices ranging from 12 to 16 euros, and the journey takes between one and one and a half hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Considering the proximity of Koh Phangan to <strong>Koh Samui<\/strong>, and that Koh Tao is closer to <strong>Bangkok<\/strong>, the route we propose is ideal for a trip around the Gulf of Thailand that starts in Samui and then returns to the capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-senff-sticky-block\" data-topspace=\"0\" data-cfa=\"true\" data-minwidth=\"600\" data-maxwidth=\"99999\" data-pushup=\"#final-footer\" data-zindex=\"1\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#h-from-koh-phangan-to-koh-tao-by-boat\">From Koh Phangan to Koh Tao by Boat<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#what-to-do-once-you-arrive-in-koh-tao\">What to do once you arrive in Koh Tao<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-koh-phangan-to-koh-tao-by-boat\">From Koh Phangan to Koh Tao by Boat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no airports on either island, so the only way to get from one to the other is by sea. In any case, this is a very easy trip, not only because both destinations have a single main port, but because the boats to go from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao are comfortable, spacious and do not move much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bot-new\">\n<li class=\"bot-new-ferry\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/ferry\/koh-phangan\/koh-tao\/?z=14994&amp;sub_id=post-EN-phangan-tao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Ferry from Koh Phangan<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The first boat from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao leaves at 8.30am<\/strong>, and the next at 12pm. After that, there is usually a boat every hour until 4.45pm. All boats leave from Thong Sala harbour (<a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/q3eHf8iXKDaky3eTA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">map<\/a>), although you should keep in mind that there are different companies, so you should look for the one you have booked.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/barco-lomprayah-koh-phangan.jpg\" alt=\"Boat Koh Phangan Lomprayah\" class=\"wp-image-8013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/barco-lomprayah-koh-phangan.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/barco-lomprayah-koh-phangan-700x467.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">A Lomprayah boat disembarking on Koh Tao<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>We recommend that you hire the Lomprayah company to <strong>travel to Koh Tao from Koh Phangan<\/strong>, partly because it has the most experience and almost all the daily connections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can buy your ticket in advance at 12GoAsia: with them, prices vary between 450 and 600 baht, roughly a variation of 12 to 16 euros. That&#8217;s because you can make the trip by catamaran or speedboat, which translates into a small difference in comfort and, instead of an hour, it takes an hour and a half from one island to the other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We recommend that you choose the one that best suits your time and money, since the difference is not much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>the<\/strong> <strong>trip between Koh Phangan and Koh Tao,<\/strong> the boat will drop you off at Mae Haad Harbour, very close to the central Sairee Beach on <strong>Koh Tao<\/strong> and right in front of the largest number of diving centres.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-to-do-once-you-arrive-in-koh-tao\">What to do once you arrive in Koh Tao<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting there is only part of the journey. Koh Tao is known for its diving spots and relaxed atmosphere, and depending on your travel style, your experience on the island can be very different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read our <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/koh-tao-travel-guide\/\">complete Koh Tao travel guide<\/a><\/strong> to discover where to stay, what to do, and how to plan your time on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a broader route through the Gulf or the country, check our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conmochila.com\/en\/thailand-travel-guide\/\"><strong>Thailand travel guide<\/strong><\/a> to understand itineraries, travel styles, and how Koh Tao fits into a trip around Thailand.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Of the three main destinations in the Gulf of Thailand, the largest and most popular is Koh Samui, and, while it is a massive destination, the other two famous islands in the area are much more beautiful, due in part to the fact that they are somewhat more isolated. 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