George Town to Koh Tao Ferry

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George Town to Koh Tao Ferry is the most popular way to travel on this route. There are 4 daily departures available, including 3 night departures. The earliest departure from George Town is at 05:00h, arriving at Koh Tao at 22:00h. While the latest departure is at 08:00h, arriving at 04:00h. The total ride from George Town to Koh Tao lasts around 19:30h. Combined tickets are sold on this route, with both ferry and bus ride included in the price of a ticket. Prices of a one way adult ticket range from €48 up to €64.


Traveling by Ferry from George Town to Koh Tao

The travel distance between George Town and Koh Tao is a total of 330 nautical miles (611 km), which equals a travel time of roughly 17:00h. 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 Malaysia, 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 Koh Tao earlier, there are 3 overnight ferries traveling on the route from George Town to Koh Tao. The overnight ferries depart between 05:00 and 22:00 and arrive between 08:00 and 04:00 the following day.

Departure and Arrival Ports

For comprehensive details about George Town and Koh Tao, 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 arrival station and stops Koh Tao here


Cheapest ticket prices

Adult ticket: €48 (One-Way) or €96 (Return).


Ferry Companies from George Town to Koh Tao

There is a total of 4 ferry companies operating the routes from George Town to Koh Tao. Here you can see the most popular ferry companies operating this route and their overall rating.

Koh Tao Booking Center
5.3
New Asian Travel
No reviews yet
TransBaanTon
No reviews yet
KST Travel
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User Reviews for George Town to Koh Tao

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George Town to Koh Tao Ferry Summary

Route Overview Key Info
Departure Station George Town
Destination Station Koh Tao
Daily Departures Up to 4 daily departures
Earliest Departures 05:00, arriving at 22:00
Latest Departure 08:00, arriving at 04:00
Travel Distance 330 nautical miles (611 km)
Travel Time Approximately 17 hours
Lowest Price €48

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