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How to get fromGeorge Town to Ko Tarutaoby car ferry, train, car, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Ko Tarutao by car ferry, train, car, ferry, or bus

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  1. Car ferry, train, drive, Speedboat

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    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 Bukit Ketritrain train
    3. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Pak Bara Piercar car
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    5h 51m
    ฿635–1,385

  2. Mini Van, bus, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    9h 20m
    ฿1,208–1,813

  3. Bus, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    9h 42m
    ฿945–1,505

George Town to Ko Tarutao by bus and ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,208Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 275.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Ko Tarutao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Ko Tarutao. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Bukit Ketri, drive to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Tarutao. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Ko Tarutao via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Pak Bara Pier, and Pak Bara Pier in around 9h 20m.

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