Distance to Koh Tao
Reviewed by the Samui Local Hub team ·
Fact
Koh Tao lies roughly 50-70 km north of Koh Samui (published figures vary: ~50 km in some references, ~70 km in others). The fast catamaran from Samui (Maenam) takes about 1.5 hours, often stopping at Koh Phangan; slower services via Phangan can take up to about 3 hours. Koh Phangan to Koh Tao is about 45 km and 1-1.5 hours.
Value
~50-70 km; 1.5-3 h by ferry
Notes
Distance disagreement recorded; directferries lists Maenam-Mae Haad fastest at 1h30.
Sources
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- Location: Gulf of Thailand, Surat Thani Province
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