Gulf islands · Chumphon province
Ferries to and from Chumphon
Chumphon is on the main railway line south from Bangkok and is the closest mainland port to Koh Tao. High-speed catamarans leave from piers on the coast east of town, usually linked to buses and overnight trains from Bangkok.
Chumphon piers
The joint train/bus + boat tickets from Bangkok are good value. The boat waits for the connecting bus, but not for a late private taxi.
Lomprayah Pier (Thung Makham Noi)
About 30 minutes from town. Lomprayah catamarans to Tao, Phangan and Samui.
Ferries from Chumphon
Ferries to Chumphon
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Where do ferries leave from on Chumphon?
Lomprayah Pier (Thung Makham Noi): About 30 minutes from town. Lomprayah catamarans to Tao, Phangan and Samui.
Any tips for the ferry to Chumphon?
The joint train/bus + boat tickets from Bangkok are good value. The boat waits for the connecting bus, but not for a late private taxi.