To get to Koh Tao, you will catch the boat from either Chumphon, Surat Thani or Koh Samui. (Map Of Thailand)

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Chumphon (Boat Timeable) Most people will be heading south from Bangkok to the mainland port of Chumphon.   Buses leave every hour from the Southern Bus Terminal ("Sai Dai Mai").   Alternatively there are several companies that now operate a 'tourist' VIP bus service from Bangkok to Chumphon and then onto Koh Tao via the high speed ferries or catarmaran. Buses depart from Khao San Road.

The best option however is to take the overnight Sleeper-Train from Bangkok > Chumphon. From Bangkok you need to catch either the 6.20pm train to Surat Thani (Train #167) or the 7.30pm train to Nakhon Si Thammarat (Train #85). Both of these will stop at the port city of Chumphon from where you need to catch one of the boat services.

The train station in Bangkok is called "Sa-tarnee Hwalumpong" and any taxi will be able to take you there. Tickets can be bought at the station and it's advisable to arrive a couple of hours before.

There is a tourist information desk at the station entrance and the guys there speak excellent English. They will be happy to help you organise your tickets. This is a free service.

On arrival in Chumphon at around 6.00 - 6.30am, there are several operators who have offices directly on the platform. From here you can take a free transfer to the pier as well as organise tickets. The ferries services start at 7.00am and the crossing takes just over two hours.

Alternatively, the 2.45pm train to Butterworth (Train #35) will get to Chumphon around 10.30 - 11.00pm which would give you the option of one night in Chumphon and then catching the boat the following day.

Surat Thani (Boat Timeable)

For those coming up from the south of Thailand, you need to head for the port of Surat Thani.

From Phuket or Krabi you can only get by bus (4 hours) but from Trang, Hat Yai or even Malaysia you can also travel by rail.

Koh Samui > Koh Phangan > Koh Tao (Boat Timeable)
Regular speedboats and express boats run between the three islands of Koh Samui > Koh Phangan > Koh Tao. There is also a luxury Catamaran.

Where We Are In Koh Tao;
We are very easy to find when you arrive on the island. From the main pier turn left and walk through the small market to the main road. Cross straight over when you come to the 7-Eleven, past Safety Stop Pub and Crystal Dive Resort is only 30m down. You can't miss us!
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