Ferry from Koh Tao to George Town

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Koh Tao to George Town Ferry Summary

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.
Departure station and country Koh TaoThailand
Arrival station and country George Town, Malaysia
Travel Distance 380 km (330 NM)
Average Trip Duration 21h 00min
Total Departures 3
Popular Operators Koh Tao Booking Center
Lowest Price £42
Transportation Options Ferry


Traveling by Ferry from Koh Tao to George Town

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.
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  Koh Tao

You can see information about the departure station and stops Koh Tao here


Cheapest tickets

Below are the most affordable ticket options available, depending on availability:
Adult ticket: £42 (One-Way) or £84 (Return).


Ferry Companies from Koh Tao to George Town

Koh Tao Booking Center is the name of the carrier operating this route. Here you can see its average rating amongst travellers.

5.8 Koh Tao Booking Center

Travel reviews for Koh Tao to George Town bus

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