How to travel from Koh Tao to Ko Mak, Thailand
The distance between Koh Tao and Ko Mak is around 723km (449 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Koh Tao to Ko Mak by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Mak → Koh Tao if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui, plane
Take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical costTHB 7,230($200)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Bangkok Khao San Road and then to Koh Mak.
- Duration22hrs
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,215($61)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Bang Sue Junction then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Mak.
- Duration15h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 3,015($83)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koh Tao and Ko Mak
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koh Tao to Ko Mak by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 2,215 ($61) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 7,230 ($200).
The distance between Koh Tao and Ko Mak is around 723km (449 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 345km (214 miles)
It takes around 15h 15m to get from Koh Tao and Ko Mak by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Koh Tao to Ko Mak is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx THB 7,230 ($200).
The cheapest way to travel between Koh Tao and Ko Mak is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 2,215 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Koh Tao and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koh Tao and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Koh Tao and Ko Mak. The ferry typically takes around 22hrs and departs once daily.
Songserm, Thai Sriram Tour, Boonsiri Ferry, Travel Mart, Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries, Seatran Discovery, Lomprayah and Yellow Bus run the ferry services between Koh Tao and Ko Mak. Ferries run once daily and take around 22hrs 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 Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trat (TDX) then take a ferry to Koh Mak. instead which will take 8h 50m.
The closest major airport to Ko Mak is Trat Airport (TDX) (TDX) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak. U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) 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 Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Bang Sue Junction then take the bus to Ao Thammachat Pier then take a ferry to Ko Mak. instead which will take 15h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koh Tao to Ko Mak is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 15h 15m and will usually cost around THB 3,015 ($83).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koh Tao and Ko Mak
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui, plane + 1 similar | 6h 10m | THB 7,230($200) | once daily | 826km (513 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 8h 50m | THB 5,995($165) | once daily | 985km (612 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 22hrs | THB 2,215($61) | once daily | 725km (450 miles) |
| Ferry via Koh Samui | 23h 50m | THB 3,485($95) | once daily | 905km (562 miles) |
| Ferry via Bangkok Khao San Road | 24h 10m | THB 2,470($68) | once daily | 723km (449 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 15m | THB 3,015($83) | twice daily | 1,060km (658 miles) |
| Ferry to Chumphon, train and bus | 16h 35m | THB 2,615($72) | once daily | 1,053km (654 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koh Tao and Ko Mak
Ferry operators
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries
Lomprayah
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Songserm
Thai Sriram Tour
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
The Transport Company
Airlines
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Thai Vietjet Air
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Ko Mak
The following major airports near Ko Mak offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Trat Airport (TDX)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
- Distance
- 185km (115 miles) from Ko Mak
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Distance
- 280km (174 miles) from Ko Mak