There are 5 ways to get from Langkawi to Ko Tao (Island) by ferry, car, bus, busferry, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, drive, Mini Van, Mini Bus, bus, bus and ferry
best- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Drive from Kuala Perlis to Satuncar
- Take the bus from Satun to Trangbus
- Take the bus from Trang to Suratthanibus 488
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Thong Sala Koh Phanganbus
- Take the busferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Taobusferry
15h 29mFerry, drive, Mini Van, Mini Bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Drive from Kuala Perlis to Satuncar
- Take the bus from Satun to Trangbus
- Take the bus from Trang to Suratthanibus 488
- Take the ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry
16h 23m฿1,116–1,506Ferry, train, bus
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Chumphontrain
- Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus
15h 37m฿1,465–2,757Ferry, drive, Mini Van, Mini Bus, Sleeper Boat
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Drive from Kuala Perlis to Satuncar
- Take the bus from Satun to Trangbus
- Take the bus from Trang to Suratthanibus 488
- Take the ferry from Surathani Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry
18h 42m฿1,322–2,012Fly, ferry
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane LGK - USM
- Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry
9h 30m฿7,547–15,606
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Ko Tao (Island) is to ferry and drive and Mini Van and Mini Bus which costs ฿1100 - ฿1600 and takes 16h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Langkawi to Ko Tao (Island) is to fly and ferry which takes 9h 30m and costs ฿7500 - ฿16000.
The distance between Langkawi and Ko Tao (Island) is 641 km.
The best way to get from Langkawi to Ko Tao (Island) without a car is to ferry and train and bus which takes 15h 37m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2800.
It takes approximately 15h 29m to get from Langkawi to Ko Tao (Island), including transfers.
Ko Tao (Island) is 1h behind Langkawi. It is currently 16:55 in Langkawi and 15:55 in Ko Tao (Island).
There are 367+ hotels available in Ko Tao (Island).
What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Ko Tao (Island). However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Perlis, drive to Satun, take the bus to Trang, take the bus to Suratthani, walk to Surat Thani Town, take the bus to Thong Sala Koh Phangan, walk to Koh Phangan, then take the vehicle to Koh Tao. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier via Kuala Perlis, Arau, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Chumphon, and Chumphon Town in around 15h 37m.
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 27m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿6,500–16,000
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿6,500–16,000
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Chumphon
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿150–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿190–230
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿150–200
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿440–490
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿11–140
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿11–16
- Express
- ฿95–140
Bus from Satun to Trang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿105
Bus from Trang to Suratthani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
Bus from Satun to Trang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿105
Bus from Trang to Suratthani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
Bus from Satun to Trang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿105
Bus from Trang to Suratthani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿160
- Phone
- +66 86 2730389
- customercare@songserm.com
- Website
- Songserm
Bus from Surat Thani Town to Thong Sala Koh Phangan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000
- Website
- Songserm
- Phone
- +66 89 873 0008
- customercare@lomprayah.com
- Website
- lomprayah.com
Busferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Tao
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- lomprayah.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- info@boonsiriferry.com
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿137–367
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- ฿137
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- ฿367
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿137–367
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- ฿137
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- ฿367
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿137–367
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- ฿137
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- ฿367
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿137–367
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- ฿137
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- ฿367
- Phone
- +66 81 676 4900
- fametour@hotmail.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Ferry from Surathani Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿600–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- info@boonsiriferry.com
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿210–850
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿390–1,000
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
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