How to travel from Koh Tao to Pattaya City, Thailand
The distance between Koh Tao and Pattaya City is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Koh Tao to Pattaya City 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 Pattaya City → Koh Tao if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP).
- Duration4h 25m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costTHB 8,245($225)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Koh Samui and then to Pattaya.
- Duration17h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 2,215($61)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya.
- Duration7h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,230($89)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koh Tao and Pattaya City
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koh Tao to Pattaya City by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,560 ($43) and will take around 16h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 8,245 ($225).
The distance between Koh Tao and Pattaya City is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)
It takes around 7h 50m to get from Koh Tao and Pattaya City by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Koh Tao to Pattaya City is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx THB 8,245 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Koh Tao and Pattaya City is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,560 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Koh Tao and Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koh Tao and Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP). instead which will take 4h 25m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Koh Tao and Pattaya City. The ferry typically takes around 17h 20m and departs twice daily.
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries, Seatran Discovery, Lomprayah, Songserm and Yellow Bus run the ferry services between Koh Tao and Pattaya City. Ferries run twice daily and take around 17h 20m 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 Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya. instead which will take 5h 30m.
The closest major airport to Pattaya City is U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Pattaya City. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) 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 Pattaya City. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya. instead which will take 7h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koh Tao to Pattaya City is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around THB 3,230 ($89).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koh Tao and Pattaya City
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 5 similar | 4h 25m | THB 8,245($225) | twice daily | 478km (297 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 5h 30m | THB 5,010($140) | twice daily | 664km (413 miles) |
| Ferry to Chumphon, plane and bus | 7h 10m | THB 5,265($145) | twice daily | 781km (485 miles) |
| Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus | 8h 20m | THB 3,595($100) | once daily | 824km (512 miles) |
| Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus | 9hrs | THB 4,250($115) | once daily | 888km (552 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 9h 20m | THB 3,015($83) | twice daily | 913km (567 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 17h 20m | THB 2,215($61) | twice daily | 691km (429 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 16h 35m | THB 1,560($43) | once daily | 574km (357 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7h 50m | THB 3,230($89) | once daily | 564km (350 miles) |
| Ferry to Chumphon, train | 12h 55m | THB 1,925($53) | once daily | 857km (533 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koh Tao and Pattaya City
Ferry operators
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries
Lomprayah
Royal Passenger Liner
Songserm
Thai Sriram Tour
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Bus companies
Roong Reuang Coach
Airport Pattaya Bus
Phantip Travel
Airports near Pattaya City
The following major airports near Pattaya City offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
- Distance
- 32km (20 miles) from Pattaya City
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Distance
- 85km (53 miles) from Pattaya City
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
- Distance
- 113km (70 miles) from Pattaya City