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How to get fromChiang Mai to Ko Tarutaoby plane, bus, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Tarutao by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, Minivan, Speedboat

    best
    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CNX - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    6h 20m
    ฿3,238–6,691

  2. Train, bus, Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chiang Mai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Junction to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    30h 30m
    ฿968–3,262

  3. Bus, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus bus 198
    2. Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    32h 15m
    ฿2,669–3,748

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CNX - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    8h 10m
    ฿3,646–8,150

  5. Bus, Minivan, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Krabi Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Krabi Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    34h 43m
    ฿4,715–7,188

Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,731Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,459.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Chiang Mai, Thailand and Ko Tarutao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Mai to Ko Tarutao. However, you can fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, take the bus to Pak Bara Pier, walk to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Tarutao. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chiang Mai to Ko Tarutao via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Junction, Pak Bara Pier, and Pak Bara Pier in around 30h 30m.

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