How to get from Phuket to Ko Tao
2 ways, 133 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 21m | ฿270–360 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 21m | ฿1,800–2,690 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Phuket to Ko Tao?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 21m door to door. The straight-line distance is 133 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Phuket to Ko Tao?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ฿270. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Ko Tao from Phuket by road?
- About 176 km, roughly 3h 21m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ฿270–360; tolls and parking are extra.