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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Ko Tarutaoby train, car, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Tarutao by train, car, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive, Speedboat

    best
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Drive from Padang Besar to Pak Bara Piercar car
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    8h 20m
    ฿648–1,809

  2. Train, bus, Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Junction to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    16h 30m
    ฿567–2,044

  3. Bus, Minivan, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    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
    13h 20m
    ฿1,403–2,882

  4. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, Minivan, Speedboat

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KUL - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    9h 11m
    ฿2,896–8,945

  5. Train, bus, Speedboat via Padang Besar

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar 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
    13h 10m
    ฿569–2,149

  6. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Pak Bara Pierferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    11h 14m
    ฿3,804–11,945

  7. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KUL - LGK
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Pak Bara Pierferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    11h 39m
    ฿3,036–9,165

  8. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar, train, bus, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Junction to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    12h 37m
    ฿2,258–6,325

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 632.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 20m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Ko Tarutao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Tarutao. However, you can take the train to Padang Besar, drive to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Tarutao. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Ko Tarutao via Danok, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Junction, Pak Bara Pier, and Pak Bara Pier in around 13h 20m.

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