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Mae Haad Pier

Mae Haad Pier is the only ferry terminal in Koh Tao, as well as the main port on the island. Only serving as a pier, there are no facilities provided here other than the wooden walkway itself.

Even though the pier primarily caters to the ferries and speed boats that connect Koh Tao to the nearby islands Koh Phangan & Koh Samui and the mainland Mae Haad Pier also hosts a large number of fishing boats and long-tail boats.

Mae Haad Pier, Ferry Schedule, Times & Speedboat Ticket Prices, Koh Tao

As you travel to Koh Tao, you will inevitably pass through the Mae Haad Pier. Aside from being the main port town, Mae Haad has many charms of its own. Check out the Mae Haad Bay, which stretches from the north to the south of the coast and is framed by massive boulders on the beach. There is also a large turtle statue on the beach itself – worthy of a visit and a few photos.

Stopping by Mae Haad will give you a glimpse into local Thai life; the village is alive with activity. The streets are lined with vendors selling everything from souvenirs to food. If you need access to shops, clinics, a bank, or other tourist amenities, you’ll also find it here.

Several accommodation choices are available in town, near the pier, and by the beach as well. This is also a great place to book your ferry transfers and boat tours for exploring Koh Tao or getting back to the other islands, or even the mainland.

Many tourists stop by Mae Haad because it’s known for some excellent shopping. Handmade jewellery, arts and crafts, clothing, swimwear, and unique souvenirs can be purchased at great prices. It also has dive equipment shops where you can purchase the gear needed for exploring the world-class marine life that this area is known for. Stalls and local markets offer a wide range of fresh produce and juicy Thai fruits at really low prices.

It is also home to a shipwreck, found in the bay’s south end, that houses a small museum. Getting around by foot is easy, and you can also book transfers to the more popular areas such as Sairee Beach, Sai Nuan Beach, Chalok Bay, and Jansom Bay.

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Ferry Koh Tao - Koh Samui ฿ 600–44,200 1h 30m – 4h 30m
  •   Speedboat 07:00, 15:00
  •   Catamaran 09:30
  •   Private Speedboat 10 Pax + Van 00:00
  •   Private Speedboat 20 Pax + Van 00:00
  •   Express 09:30
  •   High Speed Ferry 09:30
Ferry Koh Tao - Phuket ฿ 1,300 16h
  •   Sleeper Ferry 21:00
  •   Ferry 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Krabi ฿ 1,250–1,400 6h – 12h
  •   Speedboat + Express Bus 07:00
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
  •   Ferry 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Surat Thani ฿ 400–1,350 20m – 12h 40m
  •   Speedboat 07:00, 09:30
  •   Speedboat + Van 07:00
  •   Sleeper Boat + Van 21:00
  •   Long Tail Boat 6pax 10:00, 12:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Donsak ฿ 750 3h 15m
  •   Speedboat 09:30
Ferry Koh Tao - Surat Thani Airport ฿ 1,150–1,200 4h – 9h 30m
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
  •   Speedboat + Express Bus 07:00
  •   Ferry 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Hat Yai ฿ 1,400 14h – 15h
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
  •   Ferry 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Ao Nang ฿ 1,350 12h 15m – 12h 30m
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
  •   Ferry 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Khao Sok ฿ 1,250–1,450 5h 30m – 12h 15m
  •   Speedboat + Van 07:00
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
  •   Ferry 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Koh Phi Phi ฿ 1,650–2,300 8h 30m – 14h 30m
  •   Speedboat 21:00
  •   Speedboat + Express Bus + Ferry 07:00
  •   Ferry + Van + Ferry 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Koh Lanta ฿ 1,550–1,700 9h 30m – 14h 30m
  •   Speedboat + Van 07:00
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
  •   Ferry 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Chumphon ฿ 600–750 1h 30m – 8h
  •   Speedboat 10:15, 14:45
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Railay ฿ 1,500–1,800 7h 30m – 13h
  •   Speedboat 09:30, 21:00
  •   Speedboat + Van + Longtail Boat 07:00
  •   Ferry + Van + Ferry 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Bangkok ฿ 1,450–1,550 10h – 18h 30m
  •   VIP 10:15, 14:45
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Koh Phangan ฿ 500–37,700 50m – 2h
  •   Speedboat 07:00, 15:00
  •   Catamaran 09:30
  •   Private Speedboat 10 Pax + Van 00:00
  •   Private Speedboat 20 Pax + Van 00:00
  •   High Speed Ferry 09:30
Ferry Koh Tao - Hua Hin ฿ 1,350–1,550 7h – 13h
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
  •   VIP 10:15, 14:45
Ferry Koh Tao - Khao Lak ฿ 1,280–1,300 14h 30m
  •   Sleeper Boat 21:00
  •   Ferry + Van + Bus 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Penang ฿ 2,350 19h
  •   Ferry + Van + Van 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Songkhla ฿ 1,700 17h 45m
  •   Ferry + Van + Van 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Kuala Lumpur ฿ 2,650 1d 30m
  •   Ferry + Van + Bus 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Koh Lipe ฿ 3,200 18h
  •   Ferry + Van + Speedboat 21:00
Ferry Koh Tao - Koh Yao Noi ฿ 2,000 15h 30m
  •   Sleeper Boat + Van + Speedboat 21:00

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