Pak Bara – Koh Tarutao
Ferries to Thailand
Pak Bara – Koh Tarutao
Ferries to Thailand
Typically ferries from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao run 6 times a week. 2 ferry operators provide ferries from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao, Ploysiam Speedboat & Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club. Pakbara Koh Tarutao Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get tickets, pricing, schedules and availability.
Pakbara Koh Tarutao ferries typically depart from Pakbara at around 11:30. The average sailing time of the ferry from Koh Tarutao to Pakbara is approximately 30m.
Ferry prices for a ferry from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao typically range between $70* and $105*. On average the Pakbara Koh Tarutao ferry is $82*. The cheapest Pakbara Koh Tarutao ferry prices start from $37*. The average price for a foot passenger is $82*.
Ferry prices may differ by season and depend on various factors, such as number of passengers, vehicle type and sailing time.
The distance between Pakbara and Koh Tarutao is approximately 5.5 miles (8.9km), or 4.8 nautical miles.
No, currently there is no car ferry from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao.
Yes, Pakbara Koh Tarutao ferries allow foot passengers. You can travel as a foot passenger from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao with Ploysiam Speedboat, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club.
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| Pakbara - Koh Tarutao Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Thailand | |
| Destination Country | Thailand | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Ploysiam Speedboat & Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club | |
| Average Price | A$81* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 6 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30m | |
| First Ferry | 11:30 | |
| Distance | 4 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Pakbara is a tiny, remote village on the south coast of Thailand, located around 60km northwest of Satun. The only ferry route departing the port is to the relatively popular tourist resort of Koh Lipe, with Bundhaya Speed Boat providing seven hour long crossings per week.
The majority of Koh Tarutao is covered by wild jungle growth, making it one of the most unique and fascinating landscapes belonging to Thailand. With the overgrown swampland circled by towering limestone cliffs, the island can evoke an eerie vibe for visitors, especially in the evening. The island is situated off the west coast of Thailand, laying in close proximity to the other islands in the Andaman Sea. Over the decades, Koh Tarutao has undergone a huge transformation; it used to be the destination for Thai criminals in the 1930s and 1940s, eventually leading to the incarceration of 3000 prisoners. Nowadays the island is a relaxing, welcoming haven for tourists, blessed with incredible beaches and alluring caves. Not forgetting its history, however, visitors are offered the chance to visit the site and are given a map detailing the geography and history of the area. To navigate around Koh Tarutao, visitors are most likely to travel by foot due to the infrastructure of the island. The port is located on the north of the island, and it is advised to stay close to the northern coast to make the most of what Koh Tarutao has to offer. The port is the gateway to the Thailand mainland and offers a daily crossing to Koh Lipe on the east coast of Thailand, lasting approximately 45 minutes.
