By train the journey from Bangkok to Chumphon is scheduled to take from 6 hours 20 minutes to 7 hours 50 minutes depending upon which train you take.
Timetable from Bangkok to Chumphon
Click on the Bangkok – Chumphon link below for more information and to buy tickets.
| Bangkok - Chumphon ฿ 242–1,710 6h 20m – 7h 30m | |
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Bangkok Railway Station
Trains from Bangkok to Chumphon now depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal.
Chumphon Railway Station
Chumphon Train Station is located at Tha Taphao, Mueang Chumphon District, Chumphon 86000.
Travel to Koh Tao
There are two day time ferry services operating from piers near Chumphon Railway Station to Koh Tao.
Book Your Ferry Tickets to Koh Tao
To guarantee your transfers we recommend booking tickets from Chumphon Railway Station to Koh Tao in advance online. The better of the two ferry services is operated by the Lomprayah High Speed Ferry company whose services complete the sea crossing to Koh Tao in 1 hour 45 minutes. Joint services (including the bus transfer to the ferry and the Lomprayah High Speed Ferry) depart from Chumphon Railway Station at 06:00 and 12:00.
Lomprayah Ferry from Chumphon to Koh TaoNight Boat Service
The other cheaper service from Chumphon to Koh Tao is to take a night boat service. These services depart at 21:00 and take 7 hours to reach Koh Tao. Passengers are allocated a mattress upon which to sleep inside a shared cabin.
This service is not recommended for families travelling with children or older visitors. It can be an uncomfortable journey.