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 between 22€ and 173€, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferries.
The first Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry typically departs from Chumphon (Matapon Pier) at around 06:45. The last ferry usually departs at 13:00.
The Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry trip can take around 2 hours. Sailing times can vary between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 13 weekly sailings from Chumphon (Matapon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) provided by Boonsiri High Speed Ferries. Timetables can change from season to season.
Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry prices typically range between 22€* and 173€*. The average price is typically 44€*. The cheapest Chumphon (Matapon Pier) Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) ferry prices start from 22€*. The average price for a foot passenger is 44€*.
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 February 2026.
The distance between Chumphon (Matapon Pier) to Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier) is approximately 40.0 miles (64.4km) or 34.8 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Chumphon (Matapon Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
Yes, foot passengers can travel with Boonsiri High Speed Ferries ferries between Chumphon (Matapon Pier) and Koh Tao (Mae Haad Pier).
Pets are currently not allowed on board the 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 Destination | Thailand | |
| Destination | Koh Tao Island | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Boonsiri High Speed Ferries | |
| Average Price | €44 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| 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 February 2026.
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.
