Koh Tao to George Town Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 3 daily departures available, including 3 night departures. The earliest departure from Koh Tao is at 21:00h, arriving at George Town at 18:00h. While the latest departure is at 21:00h, arriving at 18:00h. The total ride from Koh Tao to George Town lasts around 21:20h. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from £42 up to £54.
The travel distance between Koh Tao and George Town is a total of 330 nautical miles (380 mi), which equals a travel time of roughly 21:00h.
The number of daily departures depends on the period you’re traveling in. Most commonly, the number of daily departures increases during the high season. Therefore, in a country like Thailand, you can expect more lines operating in the period from December to February.
Please note that the number of departures may also be limited on public holidays.
Overnight Ferry
If you want to travel overnight and either save money on accommodation or arrive at the port in George Town earlier, there are 3 overnight ferries traveling on the route from Koh Tao to George Town.
The overnight ferries depart between 21:00 and 18:00 and arrive between 21:00 and 18:00
the following day.
Departure and Arrival Ports
For comprehensive details about Koh Tao and George Town, including ferry port details, as well as other popular routes, please refer to the provided links below.
Koh Tao
You can see information about the departure station and stops Koh Tao here
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