Subject to weather conditions, there are daily express boats between Thong Sala and Ko Tao, 47 km north, at 2.30 p.m. The trip takes 2 1/2 hours and costs Baht 150 one way. Rossarin Tour operates speed boats between Thong Sala and Ka Tao a couple of times a day for Baht 350 per person; the crossing only takes about an hour.

       Train/Bus/Boat Combinations
       At Bangkok's Hualamphong station you can purchase train tickets that include a bus from the Surat Thani train station (Phun Phin) to the Ban Don pier and then a ferry to ko Pha-Ngan. These generally cost around 30 to 50 Baht more than baying each ticket separately yourself.

       Getting Around
       Koh Tao has one major concrete road which connects the north end of Sairee with Chalok Baan Kao in the south, while passing the main village Mae Haad in the middle.
There is an increasing amount of small concrete roads leading to the other beaches and bays. Everywhere else you will find more or less accessible dirt tracks, most of which will challenge even a skilled driver. Steep trails, sharp curves, sand and grit, potholes, washed out tracks and the occasional dropping coconut demand mindful driving and fast reactions.
Vehicles in Thailand drive usually on the left, but traffic rules are often freely interpreted, speed limits are not observed and suicidal dogs prefer sleeping on the roads, which are often narrow. You must always be prepared to make room for the occasional moving or still obstacle.
Yet, it is not as bad as it seems, as long as you drive carefully and remember that an accident will hurt body and budget as well. Motorcycles can be rented from 150 B, Jeeps from 1000 B, the deposit of a passport is required.

       However there are many other options of getting around:
       Pick-up and Motorbike Taxis
       These can be found parked in busy areas, or can be stopped at the roadside. They run from early morning until 11 p.m. Please be aware that taxi prices are not fixed and fares tend to double after darkness. To avoid mis-understandings always discuss the cost before the ride.
Basic taxi prices:
from Mae Haad
       to Sairee Beach or Chalok Baan Kao: 1 pers. 30 B
       to Tanote: 1-4 pers. 200 B / to Hin Wong: 1-2 pers. 100 B
       to Ao Leuk or Thian Og: 1-2 pers. 80 B
from Sairee
       to Chalok Baan Kao: 60 B / to Ao Leuk: 1-2 pers. 120 B

       Boat Taxis
       The colourful, traditional Long Tail Boats take you conveniently and quickly to stunning remote beaches and secluded bays. You can find them at all the main beaches, they can be chartered for a short trip or a day tour. Prices are quite consistent and reasonable:
Trips from Mae Haad
       to Chalok Baan Kao: 150 B per person
       to Nang Yuan: 1-2 persons 100 B
       to Tanote Bay: 1-3 persons 300 B
       around the island: 1-4 persons 1000 B