If you’re planning your next Thailand island adventure, Pak Bara Pier in Satun Province is a place you’ll want to remember. Known as the main travel hub of Southern Thailand, this pier connects travelers to some of the country’s most famous and breathtaking destinations — from the Andaman Sea islands to lush national parks and cultural cities.
📍 Where is Pak Bara Pier?
Pak Bara Pier is located in La-ngu District, Satun Province, on Thailand’s southwest coast. It’s about 1.5 hours from Trang Airport and 2 hours from Hat Yai City. The pier serves as a major departure point for speedboats and ferries heading to the islands in Tarutao National Marine Park — including Koh Lipe, Koh Tarutao, Koh Bulon, and more.
🚤 Why Pak Bara Pier is So Important
Pak Bara Pier isn’t just the starting point for Koh Lipe — it’s a gateway to adventure that connects both land and sea travel routes across Southern Thailand. We can provide a private van and join trip. Travelers can easily continue their journey to:
Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Koh Lipe –Koh Lipe, Thailand’s famous “Maldives of Thailand”? Start your journey from Pak Bara Pier, the main departure point to this tropical paradise. Located in Satun Province
🚤 Travel Time: The speedboat from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on weather and sea conditions.
🚤 Timetable : at 09:30 AM [only high season], 11:30 AM และ 13:30 PM
Pak Bara Pier to Koh Samui
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Koh Samui – Combine van and ferry etransfers for a scenic route through Surat Thani.
🚤 Travel Time : From Pak bara pier to Koh samui Nathon Pier take a van and ferry is 7 hours
🚤 Timetable : at 11:30 AM
🚤 Arrival Time : 18:30 PM
Pak Bara Pier to Koh Phagnan
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Koh Phangan– Combine van and ferry transfers for a scenic route through Surat Thani.
🚤 Travel Time : From Pak bara pier to Koh Phangan Thong Sala Pier take a van and ferry is 8 hours
🚤 Timetable : at 11:30 AM
🚤 Arrival Time : at 19:30 PM
Pak Bara Pier to Koh Tao
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Koh Tao– Combine van and night Boat transfers for a scenic route through Surat Thani.
🚤 Travel Time : 14 hours
🚤 Arrival Time. at 05:00 AM
Pak Bara Pier to Krabi
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Krabi, Ao nang , Ao nam mao Pier by Van
🚕 Timetable : at 11:30 AM
🚕 Travel Time : ~5 hours
🚕 Arrival Time. at 16:00- 16:30 PM [Depend on the condition of traffic , location and queue
Pak Bara Pier to Phuket
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Phuket Bus terminal – Combine van to Krabi and Van to Phuket bus terminal
🚕 Timetable : at 11:30 AM
🚕 Travel Time : ~8 hours
🚕 Arrival Time. at 19:30 PM [Depend on the condition of traffic
If you need to go Phuket Airport. You can request to drop off nearly Phuket Airport Area
Pak Bara Pier to Khao Sok
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Khao Sok National Park – Discover Thailand’s hidden jungle paradise with limestone cliffs and emerald lakes. Combine van to Krabi and van to Khao Sok Bus stop
🚕 Timetable : at 11:30 AM
🚕 Travel Time : ~8 hours
🚕 Arrival Time. at 19:30 PM [Depend on the condition of traffic]
Pak Bara Pier to Khao Lak
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Khao Lak in Phang-nga -Combine van to Krabi and van to Khao Lak Bus stop
🚕 Timetable : at 11:30 AM
🚕 Travel Time : ~8 hours
🚕 Arrival Time. at 19:30 PM [Depend on the condition of traffic]
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Pak Bara Pier to Hat Yai
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Hat Yai – A convenient route for those connecting to international flights or city exploration.
🚕 Timetable : at 11:30 AM , 13:30 PM and 15:00 PM[Only high season]
🚕 Travel Time : 2 hours
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Pak Bara Pier to Trang
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ Trang Airport or Town
🚕 Timetable : at 11:30 AM
🚕 Travel Time : 2 hours
Pak Bara Pier to George Town in Penang
- Pak Bara Pier ➜ George Town in Penang Combine van and van to Komtar in Penang
🚕 Timetable : at 11:30 AM
🚕 Travel Time : ~9-10 hours
🚕 Arrival Time : 20:00 PM [ Depend on the condition of traffic]
Whether you’re heading for the beaches, forests, or mountains, Pak Bara Pier offers access to all.
🧭 Travel Tips
- Arrive early – Check-in at least 30 before departure.
- Bring motion sickness medication – Sea conditions can vary, especially during monsoon months.
- Plan your connections – Some routes require van + ferry combinations. Recommend to booking in advance