Chumphon (Matapon Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier)
Ferries to Koh Tao Island
Chumphon (Matapon Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier)
Ferries to Koh Tao Island
Boonsiri High Speed Ferries provides the ferry from Chumphon (Matapon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier). Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferries cost around $24 and $145, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry schedules change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get the latest ferry ticket information for Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferries.
Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry sailings typycally depart from Chumphon (Matapon Pier) at around 06:45. The last ferry leaves at 13:00.
The Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry trip can take around 2 hours. Crossing times can vary between ferry operator and seasons.
There are around 14 weekly sailings from Chumphon (Matapon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) serviced by Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. Timetables can vary by season and operator.
Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry prices typically range between $24* and $145*. The average price is typically $49*. The cheapest ferries from Chumphon (Matapon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) start from $24*. The average price for a foot passenger is $49*.
Ferry price can vary based on booking factors such as number of passengers, vehicle type sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated December 25
The distance between Chumphon (Matapon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) is approximately 40 miles (64km) or 35 nautical miles.
Ferry Operators servcing ferries from Chumphon (Matapon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) currently do not allow cars to travel onboard.
Foot passengers can travel on the Chumphon (Matapon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry with Boonsiri High Speed Ferries.
Pets currently are not allowed on ferries from Chumphon (Matapon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
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| Chumphon (Matapon Pier) - Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Thailand | |
| Destination Country | Koh Tao Island | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | |
| Average Price | $49 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 14 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 2 h | |
| First Ferry | 06:45 | |
| Last Ferry | 13:00 | |
| Distance | 35 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 December 2025.
The transit town of Chumphon is the gateway to South Thailand and is a town with plenty for travellers to do. There are seven weekly sailings to the islands of Koh Tao, Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, all operated by Songserm.
What’s there to do in Chumphon?
There is lots to do while you wait to board the ferry. The town provides a number of places where you can sample spectacular local seafood and the surrounding beaches provide the perfect place to relax and escape the backpacker trail or get stuck into some snorkelling in the crystalline Thai water. It’s not just stunning coastline for you to experience as Khao Pang Forest Park and Mo Ku Chumphon National Park provide beautiful forests, rivers and incredible mountain vistas.
What transport links are available?
Chumphon has strong transport links, especially with the nation’s capital, Bangkok. By road it’s a lengthy six hour drive but on quick motorway linked roads for the duration of the four hundred and sixty kilometre journey. The two cities are linked by a one hour flight for those who want to cover the distance a bit quicker.
What ferry services leave the port?
There are twenty one sailings a week on three different routes. These are split evenly with seven weekly sailings to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao with all services operated by Songserm.
