Tao Island to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town: Tickets & Schedules
How to get from Tao Island to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town
Ferry Travel from Koh Tao to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town
Travelling from Tao Island to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town connects the diver's island of Koh Tao with the mainland gateway of Nakhon Si Thammarat Town. There is no direct pier-to-pier service: boats from Koh Tao first call at a mainland hub, usually Chumphon or Surat Thani, where passengers transfer onward by road to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town. The same ferries that serve this route also connect Koh Tao with the neighbouring islands of Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, so travellers island-hopping through the Gulf of Thailand can combine stops along the way.
Seasonal Availability
This route does not operate year-round. Services run during selected months of the year, reflecting sea conditions and demand in the Gulf of Thailand. If you are searching outside the season, check back closer to those dates, or consider travelling via Koh Tao to Chumphon or Koh Tao to Surat Thani, both of which have onward transport links to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town outside these months.
Operators, Boats, and Journey Time
our transport partners operates this route using the available transport, with onboard facilities including onboard facilities. The full journey, including the transfer at the mainland hub, typically takes around the scheduled journey time, though this can vary depending on connection times and weather. During the season, there are regular departures to choose from, giving some flexibility around when you set off.
Departure and Arrival Points
Ferries depart from Koh Tao's main pier and arrive at the mainland hub port, where a connecting transfer completes the journey to Nakhon Si Thammarat Town. Exact pier details and transfer arrangements are confirmed at the time of booking, so it's worth checking these when you reserve your ticket.
Prices and Booking
Fares on this route start from our online fares, though prices can change according to operator, season, and how far in advance you book. Because this is a seasonal route with a mainland transfer, we recommend booking ahead once the season opens to secure your preferred sailing time. For the return journey, see the ferry schedule from Nakhon Si Thammarat Town to Koh Tao.
Ready to travel? Check current availability and confirm your sailing dates before booking your ticket for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
