How to travel from Pattaya City to Koh Tao, Thailand
The distance between Pattaya City and Koh Tao is around 478km (297 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Pattaya City to Koh Tao 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 Koh Tao → Pattaya City if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Utapao (UTP) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Ko Tao.
- Duration3h 35m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical costTHB 8,245($225)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Koh Samui - Nathon and then to Koh Tao.
- Duration16hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 2,215($61)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the train to Chumphon then take a ferry to Koh Tao.
- Duration8h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,435($67)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pattaya City and Koh Tao
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pattaya City to Koh Tao by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,270 ($35) and will take around 13h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 8,245 ($225).
The distance between Pattaya City and Koh Tao is around 478km (297 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)
It takes around 8h 45m to get from Pattaya City and Koh Tao by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Pattaya City to Koh Tao is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx THB 8,245 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Pattaya City and Koh Tao is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,270 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pattaya City and Koh Tao. We recommend that you fly from Utapao (UTP) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Ko Tao. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pattaya City and Koh Tao. We recommend that you fly from Utapao (UTP) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Ko Tao. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Pattaya City and Koh Tao. The ferry typically takes around 16hrs and departs twice daily.
Yellow Bus, Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries, Seatran Discovery, Lomprayah and Songserm run the ferry services between Pattaya City and Koh Tao. Ferries run twice daily and take around 16hrs on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pattaya City to Koh Tao. We recommend that you take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Ko Tao. instead which will take 4h 45m.
The closest major airport to Koh Tao is Koh Samui Airport (USM) (USM) which is approximately 65km (40 miles) from Koh Tao. Chumphon Airport (CJM) (CJM) 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 Pattaya City to Koh Tao. We recommend that you take a ferry to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the train to Chumphon then take a ferry to Koh Tao. instead which will take 8h 45m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pattaya City to Koh Tao is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 45m and will usually cost around THB 2,435 ($67).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pattaya City and Koh Tao
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 3h 35m | THB 8,245($225) | twice daily | 478km (297 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 4h 45m | THB 5,010($140) | twice daily | 664km (412 miles) |
| Bus to Bangkok Ekkamai, plane and ferry | 7h 10m | THB 4,615($125) | every 4 hours | 793km (493 miles) |
| Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, plane and ferry | 7h 40m | THB 4,030($110) | once daily | 833km (517 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 16hrs | THB 2,215($61) | twice daily | 691km (429 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 17h 10m | THB 2,035($56) | once daily | 689km (428 miles) |
| Bus to Southern Bus Terminal, Ferry | 23hrs | THB 1,415($39) | 5 times a day | 575km (357 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 8h 45m | THB 2,435($67) | once daily | 551km (343 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 13h 5m | THB 1,270($35) | once daily | 834km (519 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pattaya City and Koh Tao
Ferry operators
Royal Passenger Liner
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries
Lomprayah
Yellow Bus
Seatran Discovery
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Nok Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Bus companies
Roong Reuang Coach
Airport Pattaya Bus
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Koh Tao
The following major airports near Koh Tao offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Koh Samui Airport (USM)
- Distance
- 65km (40 miles) from Koh Tao
Chumphon Airport (CJM)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Koh Tao
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 278km (172 miles) from Koh Tao