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How to get fromKuah to Koh Taoby ferry, car, bus, tram, train, busferry, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuah to Koh Tao by ferry, car, bus, tram, train, busferry, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Ferry, drive, Mini Van, Mini Bus, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Satuncar car
    3. Take the bus from Satun to Trangbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Trang to Suratthanibus bus 488
    5. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town Transfer to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    16h 32m
    ฿1,719–2,111

  2. Ferry, tram, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Chumphontrain train
    5. Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus bus
    17h 16m
    ฿1,354–2,614

  3. Ferry, bus and ferry, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Koh Lanta to Raja Ferry Donsak Pierbusferry bus ferry
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Koh Phangancarferry car ferry
    4. Take the busferry from Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier to Koh Tao Mae Had Pierbusferry bus ferry
    19h 8m
    ฿2,689–7,609

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane LGK - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Samui Airport to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierferry ferry
    10h
    ฿7,004–18,663

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Town Hotel Transfer to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    20h 12m
    ฿1,772–6,987

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration6h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,979Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 594.7 km
  • Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Kuah, Malaysia and Koh Tao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kuah to Koh Tao. However, you can drive to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kuala Perlis, drive to Satun, take the bus to Trang, take the bus to Suratthani, walk to Surat Thani Town Transfer, then take the bus to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Chumphon, and Chumphon Town in around 17h 16m.

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