Pakbara – Koh Tarutao
Ferries to Thailand
Pakbara – Koh Tarutao
Ferries to Thailand
Depending on the season their are usually 2 daily and 13 weekly sailings between Pakbara and Koh Tarutao. 2 ferry operators provide the ferries from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club & Ploysiam Speedboat.Pakbara Koh Tarutao ferries take around 30 minutes. The ferry costs between $29 and $57, depending on ticket details. Prices exclude any service fees. Ferry timetables change seasonally, use our Deal Finder to get live pricing and availability for ferries from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao.
Pakbara Koh Tarutao ferries depart at around 11:30.
Ferries from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao sail in around 30 minutes. Ferry duration can vary by ferry provider and can be impacted by weather conditions.
There is 13 weekly sailings from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao provided by Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club & Ploysiam Speedboat. Timetables can change from season to season.
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club provide 7 sailings weekly. Ploysiam Speedboat provide 7 sailings weekly.
The price of a ferry from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao typically range between $29* and $57*. On average the Pakbara Koh Tarutao ferry is $57*. The cheapest Pakbara Koh Tarutao ferry prices start from $29*. The average price for a foot passenger is $57*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Pricing is taken from searches over last 30 days and exclusive of service fees, last updated October 25.
The distance between Pakbara to Koh Tarutao is approximately 6 miles (9km) or 5 nautical miles.
Unfortunately, cars are not allowed to travel on ferries between Pakbara and Koh Tarutao.
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club & Ploysiam Speedboat allow foot passengers on Pakbara Koh Tarutao ferries.
Currently, are not permitted to board ferries from Pakbara to Koh Tarutao.
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| Pakbara - Koh Tarutao Ferry Route Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Satun | |
| Destination Country | Thailand | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club & Ploysiam Speedboat | |
| Average Price | $57 | |
| Average Daily Sailings | 2 | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 13 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 30 m | |
| First Ferry | 11:30 | |
| Last Ferry | 11:30 | |
| Distance | 5 Nautical Miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 1 October 2025.
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.
