How to travel from Koh Tao to Chumphon, Thailand
The distance between Koh Tao and Chumphon is around 94km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 2hrs.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Koh Tao to Chumphon by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Chumphon → Koh Tao if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry via Koh Samui
Take a ferry to Koh Samui and then to Chumphon.
- Duration7h 35m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 1,345($37)
Multiple ferry operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Chumphon.
- Duration2hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 1,490($41)
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koh Tao and Chumphon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koh Tao to Chumphon by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 655 ($18) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,490 ($41).
The distance between Koh Tao and Chumphon is around 94km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 96km (60 miles)
It takes around 2hrs to get from Koh Tao and Chumphon by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Koh Tao to Chumphon is to take a ferry which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx THB 1,490 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Koh Tao and Chumphon is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 655 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Koh Tao and Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon. instead which will take 2hrs.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koh Tao and Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon. instead which will take 2hrs.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Koh Tao and Chumphon. The ferry typically takes around 2hrs and departs twice daily.
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries, Lomprayah, Songserm, Seatran Discovery and Yellow Bus run the ferry services between Koh Tao and Chumphon. Ferries run twice daily and take around 2hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koh Tao to Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon. instead which will take 2hrs.
The closest major airport to Chumphon is Chumphon Airport (CJM) (CJM) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Koh Tao to Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon. instead which will take 2hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koh Tao to Chumphon is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around THB 1,490 ($41).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koh Tao and Chumphon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry via Koh Samui | 7h 35m | THB 1,345($37) | twice daily | 208km (129 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 2hrs | THB 1,490($41) | twice daily | 191km (119 miles) |
| Ferry to Mattaphon Pier Chumphon | 3h 5m | THB 655($18) | once daily | 94km (59 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koh Tao and Chumphon
Ferry operators
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries
Lomprayah
Songserm
Seatran Discovery
Yellow Bus
Airports near Chumphon
The following major airports near Chumphon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Chumphon Airport (CJM)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
- Distance
- 139km (86 miles) from Chumphon
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 264km (164 miles) from Chumphon