What is the cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao?

The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao is to Minivan and bus and Speedboat which costs ฿500 - ฿1100 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao?

The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao is to taxi and Speedboat which takes 2h 5m and costs ฿1900 - ฿2900.

How far is it from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao?

The distance between Padang Besar and Ko Tarutao is 197 km.

How do I travel from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao without a car?

The best way to get from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao without a car is to Minivan and bus and Speedboat which takes 6h 40m and costs ฿500 - ฿1100.

How long does it take to get from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ko Tarutao?

There are 25+ hotels available in Ko Tarutao.

Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao - 3 ways to travel via train, Minivan, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao by bus, ferry, taxi, or train

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Minivan, bus, Speedboat
best
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Pak Bara Pierbus
3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry
6h 40m
฿509–1,069
Train, bus, Speedboat
cheapest
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Junction to Pak Bara Pierbus
3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry
6h 55m
฿474–1,881
Taxi, Speedboat
1. Take the taxi from Padang Besar to Pak Bara Piertaxi
2. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry
2h 5m
฿1,959–2,841

Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao by train, bus, and ferry

14Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

฿474Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao.

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Distance: 196.8 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Ko Tarutao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Ko Tarutao. However, you can take the bus to Hat Yai Bus Terminal, take the bus to Pak Bara Pier, walk to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Tarutao. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Pak Bara Pier then take the ferry to Ko Tarutao.

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