Catamaran, ferry or speedboat
| Boat | Koh Tao departure | Koh Phangan arrival | Crossing | Sold online for November 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lomprayah catamaran | Mae Haad | Thong Sala | About 1 hour to 1 hr 15 min | 633 THB |
| Lomprayah ferry, 16:30 | Mae Haad | Thong Sala | 1 hr 40 min | 475 THB |
| Songserm high-speed ferry, 09:30 | Mae Haad | Thong Sala | 1 hr 45 min | 484 THB |
| Lomlahkkhirin speedboat, 12:30 | Mae Haad | Thong Sala | 1 hour | 738 THB |
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Lomprayah's 2026 table, updated 25 August 2026, prices this crossing at 600 THB by catamaran and 450 THB by ferry, boat only. The online prices above add a small margin. Hotel transfers are sold as a separate fare.
Ferry schedule from Koh Tao
For November 2026, Lomprayah sold these departures from Mae Haad Pier to Thong Sala, the same on every date checked:
| Leaves Mae Haad | Arrives Thong Sala | Online price |
|---|---|---|
| 09:15 | 10:30 | 633 THB |
| 09:30 | 10:30 | 633 THB |
| 12:30 | 13:30 | 738 THB |
| 15:30 | 16:45 | 633 THB |
| 16:30 | 18:10 | 475 THB |
Songserm sold one high-speed ferry at 09:30, arriving 11:15. All of these boats arrive at Thong Sala; the Koh Phangan guide covers the road from there to the beaches.
Before you sail
Lomprayah asks passengers to check in at least 60 minutes before departure. Each passenger may bring large luggage up to 20 kg, with a 200 THB charge for excess weight. Tickets are non-refundable. The operator also says schedules can change with the weather, and it does not reimburse missed onward transport.
If you are connecting to a flight or train on the mainland, these conditions matter: a later boat after a cancellation does not protect a separate ticket.
Koh Phangan back to Koh Tao
The reverse timetable is different. From Thong Sala to Mae Haad, Lomprayah sold:
| Leaves Thong Sala | Arrives Mae Haad | Online price |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 | 09:30 | 633 THB |
| 08:45 | 09:45 | 527 THB |
| 11:15 | 12:15 | 633 THB |
| 12:00 | 13:30 | 475 THB |
| 13:00 | 14:15 | 633 THB |
| 13:05 | 14:05 | 633 THB |
| 16:45 | 17:45 | 633 THB |
Songserm left Thong Sala at 12:00, arriving 13:45, for 484 THB. For Koh Samui, see Koh Samui to Koh Phangan; for the mainland, the Koh Tao guide covers the Chumphon boats.
Questions before you go
How long is the boat from Koh Tao to Koh Phangan?
About 1 hour by Lomprayah catamaran, 1 hr 15 min on some sailings, and 1 hr 40 to 1 hr 45 min on the slower ferries. Times for November 2026 are listed in both directions above.
Why do prices differ for the same crossing?
Different boats. Lomprayah's own table lists 600 THB for the catamaran and 450 THB for the ferry; online prices for November 2026 were 633 and 475 THB. A 12:30 sailing was sold at 738 THB.
Which pier on Koh Tao?
Mae Haad. Lomprayah, Songserm and Lomlahkkhirin all sold departures from Mae Haad, but each operator has its own pier or office there, so go to the one on your ticket.
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