Stays · Destination Guide
Quiet national park islands now, Koh Tao pinnacles next
Accommodation listings are not available for this destination yet. Use the local planning notes to choose your base.
Most travelers reach Chumphon via Bangkok, then choose a short domestic flight to Chumphon Airport (CJM), an overnight train, or a long-distance bus. Chumphon is also a major ferry gateway to Koh Tao and onward to Koh Phangan and Koh Samui, making it easy to combine mainland beaches with island diving.
If you are planning a Koh Tao connection, align your flight or train arrival with the ferry departure window and avoid tight same-day turnarounds during monsoon months.
Chumphon is easiest with your own wheels. Options include scooter rental, rental cars, and pre-booked drivers.