The journey to Koh Tao is in two parts:
- First you travel from Bangkok, Singapore or Surat Thani arriving in Chumphon or Koh Samui
- Then you travel to Koh Toa by boat.
By train from Bangkok
A delightful train journey from Bangkok to Chumphon for those travellers not in a hurry, you experience a real taste of Thailand. 2nd class air conditioned and fan-cooled sleeping carriages and air-conditioned and fan-cooled ordinary carriages available. Thai Train Ticket.
By plane to Koh Samui or Chumphon from Bangkok or Singapore
Bangkok Airways provides over 10 flights a day from Bangkok and a daily flight from Singapore to Koh Samui. Thai Air. also offers daily flights to Koh Samui and Air Andaman flies four times a week to Chumphon.
By bus from Bangkok
Coaches leave the Main Bus Terminal for Chumphon throughout the day from about 09:30 to 22:00 daily. Air-conditioned coaches are much more comfortable. The journey normally takes about seven hours. Fares range from 136-317 baht. From Kaosarn Road - daily bus & mini bus depart at 20:00-21.00 and arrives in Chumphon at approximately 04:00.