How to travel from Trang to Koh Tao, Thailand
The distance between Trang and Koh Tao is around 333km (207 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 5m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Trang to Koh Tao by train, ferry, 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 → Trang if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Trang (TST) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Ko Tao.
- Duration4h 5m
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costTHB 5,155($140)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus to Suratthani, Ferry
Take the bus to Suratthani then take a ferry to Koh Tao.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,745($48)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Train and Ferry
Take the train to Chumphon then take a ferry to Koh Tao.
- Duration8h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 1,600($44)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Trang and Koh Tao
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Trang to Koh Tao by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,090 ($30) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,155 ($140).
The distance between Trang and Koh Tao is around 333km (207 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 281km (174 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Trang and Koh Tao by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Trang to Koh Tao is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx THB 5,155 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Trang and Koh Tao is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,090 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Trang and Koh Tao. We recommend that you fly from Trang (TST) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Ko Tao. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Trang and Koh Tao. We recommend that you fly from Trang (TST) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Ko Tao. instead which will take 4h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Trang to Koh Tao. We recommend that you fly from Trang (TST) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Ko Tao. instead which will take 4h 5m.
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 Trang to Koh Tao. We recommend that you take the train to Chumphon then take a ferry to Koh Tao. instead which will take 8h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Trang to Koh Tao is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around THB 1,600 ($44).
Compare travel optionsbetween Trang and Koh Tao
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 4h 5m | THB 5,155($140) | twice daily | 1,242km (772 miles) |
| Fly to Chumphon (CJM), Ferry | 6hrs | THB 7,120($195) | every 4 hours | 1,333km (828 miles) |
| Fly to Surat Thani (URT), ferry | 7h 5m | THB 5,010($140) | twice daily | 1,461km (908 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 5h 10m | THB 6,685($185) | twice daily | 411km (255 miles) |
Bus to Suratthani, Ferry + 2 similar | 9h 15m | THB 1,745($48) | once daily | 404km (251 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 9h 20m | THB 1,090($30) | once daily | 336km (209 miles) |
| Bus to Suratthani, Ferry | 10h 50m | THB 1,310($36) | once daily | 333km (207 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 8h 10m | THB 1,600($44) | twice daily | 597km (371 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Trang and Koh Tao
Airlines
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Thai AirAsia
Bus companies
Local bus
Ferry operators
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries
Lomprayah
Lomprayah
Songserm
Seatran Discovery
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