Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) – Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier)
Ferry to Koh Tao Island
Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) – Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier)
Ferry to Koh Tao Island
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 14 weekly sailings between Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).Lomprayah High Speed Ferries provides the ferry from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier). Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferries take around 3 hours. The ferry costs between $84.70 and $261.75, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
The earliest Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry typically departs Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) at about 11:00 and the last ferry usually leaves at 15:00.
Ferries from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) sail in around 3 hours. The fastest ferry is approximately 2 hours 45 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 14 weekly sailings from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) provided by Lomprayah High Speed Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
The price of a ferry from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) typically range between $84.70* and $261.75*. On average the Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry is $172.79*. The cheapest Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry prices start from $84.70*. The average price for a foot passenger is $172.79*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated 1 July 2025.
The distance between Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) is approximately 13 miles (21km) or 11 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries allow foot passengers on Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
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| Donsak (Laem Thuat Donsak Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Ferry Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Destination | Thailand | |
| Destination | Koh Tao Island | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Lomprayah High Speed Ferries | |
| Average Price | $173 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 3 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h 45 m | |
| First Ferry | 11:00 | |
| Last Ferry | 15:00 | |
| Distance | 11 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 July 2025.
Found on the southern isthmus of Thailand, in the mountainous Surat Thani region surrounded by the glittering Gulf of Thailand, is the district of Don Sak. It’s an area of breath-taking tropical beauty. Much of the region is covered in lush woodland formed of coconut palms and broad-leafed ferns, between which twist rural roads leading to the many quaint settlements upon the undulating hills of the mainland. The north of Don Sak is marked by a rugged coastline overlooking the gulf. From here ferries hop across to the tree-topped islands that, on a clear day, can be seen rising on steep-cliffs towards the horizon. The main passenger terminal is near the town of Mu Ban Don Sak Thani in the north-east of the region, just off the main 4142 dual-carriageway that cuts through the centre of Don Sak. This somewhat small facility is located at the end of a long pier (known locally as Leam Tuad Pier), and can be reached via a covered walkway lining one edge of the stilted promenade. Amenities at the clean and modern terminal building include a check-in point, indoor and outdoor waiting areas, a car-park and a designated spot from which coaches and buses take passengers to destinations across Don Sak. There are three outgoing routes available at the port, all of which head towards the nearby islands in the Gulf of Thailand. These journeys are hosted by Songserm ferries who regularly sail north to the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui throughout the week.
