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How to get fromGeorge Town to Ko Tao (Island)by bus, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Ko Tao (Island) by bus, car ferry, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Mini Van, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai, Songkhla to Chumphonbus bus 721
    3. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    15h 15m
    ฿2,034–2,082

  2. Car ferry, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    18h
    ฿920–2,985

  3. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    10h 27m
    ฿5,216–9,820

  4. Bus, Minivan, Sleeper Boat

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Surathani Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierferry ferry
    19h 2m
    ฿1,322–1,622

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,378Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 780.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 15m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Ko Tao (Island), Surat Thani, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier via Hat Yai, Hat Yai, Songkhla, Chumphon, and Chumphon Town in around 15h 15m.

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