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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Tarutaoby plane, bus, ferry or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Tarutao by plane, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, bus, Speedboat

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CEI - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    8h 15m
    ฿2,818–7,125

  2. Bus, train, Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 102
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train 983
    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
    35h 16m
    ฿1,477–4,885

  3. Bus, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    31h 5m
    ฿2,599–3,306

  4. Fly to Trang Airport, Minivan, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CEI - TST
    2. Take the bus from Trang Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    9h
    ฿3,668–8,725

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    10h 5m
    ฿2,918–7,475

  6. Bus, Speedboat via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ao Nang to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Ko Tarutaoferry ferry
    37h 11m
    ฿3,767–11,019

Chiang Rai to Ko Tarutao by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,599Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ko Tarutao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Ko Tarutao. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, take the bus to Pak Bara Pier, walk to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Ko Tarutao. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Ko Tarutao via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Pak Bara Pier, and Pak Bara Pier in around 31h 5m.

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