22 Sep 2026
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Tai Kak Pier

4.6
77 customer reviews
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Tai Kak Pier Schedule & Timetable

Ranong - Koh Phayam
Ferry Pickup Truck + Local Ferry
09:30
Ferry Ferry
10:00
Koh Phayam - Ranong
Ferry Local Ferry + Pickup Truck
15:00
Ferry Ferry
15:00

About Tai Kak Pier

To get to the most picturesque islands you cannot avoid taking a ferry. Some destinations are served by larger and more stable car ferries, others are connected by smaller but faster high speedboats or catamarans. If you easily get seasick, avoid travelling by catamaran which rides the waves when the sea is rough – rather opt for a high speed boat as it cuts the water what results in a less rock-and-rolling trip. Also, taking a seat on an upper open-air deck may help weather high waves. Tai Kak Pier offers online tickets for ferry trips – it is not even necessary to pop in at their office to buy one.

What are the Main Stations of Tai Kak Pier?

Tai Kak Pier ferries travel to a number of popular destinations. The list of the stations serviced by Tai Kak Pier includes but is not limited to:

  • Tai Kak Pier
  • Koh Phayam Pier Ranong
  • Ranong Bus Station

What are the Most Popular Routes of Tai Kak Pier?

Here are some of the most popular piers covered by Tai Kak Pier’s schedule:

What are the Ferry Classes & Prices of Tai Kak Pier?

The rule of thumb is the faster the boat, the higher the price is. Before booking, decide whether you need an express service or slower options are also acceptable. The rates for the latter are much more affordable. Yet the difference in the travel time may be really huge, so always check how long the ferry trip takes before you book your ticket. Also, the availability of some classes can be limited and always requires advanced booking. Always remember to check the pier your boat leaves from and docks at to choose the most convenient one for your onward trip and read other travellers' reviews.

Pros & Cons of Ferry Travel

Pros of Ferry Travel

  • To take a ship is the only way to reach some of the islands. And in many cases – some of the most beautiful, postcard and paradise islands you have always wished to go!
  • Different ticket classes are often available so you will be able to choose the fare, level of comfort, travel time, and schedule which suits you best.
  • Book online to save time – on many routes, booking in advance is an absolute must. In the first place, it concerns longer trips, trips on busy periods like national holidays, long weekends or high season. It is a good idea to book at least several days prior to your travel date if your route is served by a limited number of trips per day, too.
  • Travelling by ferry is fun. It is always nice to have a look at the places you have visited from another angle – well, in this case – from water. Almost any destination looks terrific from water and you will have a great opportunity to take brilliant pictures.

Cons of Ferry Travel

  • Getting seasick is the major concern for ferry travellers. The longer is the trip and the rougher the sea is, the more chances to feel your stomach protesting. To make your trip more enjoyable, take the medicine half an hour before your trip and follow our recommendations from above.
  • Ferry trips are highly weather dependent. It means that on rainy days departures can be delayed or even cancelled. It is not an uncommon thing to close the ferry connections even with bigger islands during stormy weather for several days. It means you should keep this possibility in mind if your ferry trip connects with a flight – chances to get to the mainland later than expected can be high during certain periods.
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Tai Kak Pier Stations

Tai Kak Pier Company Reviews

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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Mar 10, 2026
Everything went well just a little tough on the rear end sitting on the wooden bench for 2 hours.
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5
Ferry Pickup Truck + Local Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Nov 13, 2025
Perfect trip, turned up at bus station, taxi man called over, checked our tickets and took us to tai kak pier, slow boat left - a little late as usual and arrived about 2 hours later. It was a beautiful journey.
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Ferry Pickup Truck + Local Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, May 10, 2025
Ferry ride itself was quite relaxing and entertaining. We also booked a transfer from bus station to the pier but they forgot and we had to contact them. In the end they spontaneously organized a ride and everything was alright.
R
5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 15, 2025
Everything well organised and fluent
J
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 20, 2024
Ik heb genoten van de bedrijvigheid op de kade! De boot had daardoor wel wat vertraging. Maar dat moet je niet erg vinden als je met de slow boot gaat. Het is voornamelijk een vrachtboot met wat ruimte voor passagiers. Maar ook dat had zijn charmes. Het personeel was heel behulpzaam bij de in- en uitstap. Het was een fijne vaartocht.
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Ferry Local Ferry + Pickup Truck, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 9, 2024
the boat was 2h late because they were still packing and unpacking stuff. but when we got to the pier, there was a taxi waiting for us that drove us right to our busstation.
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5
Ferry Local Ferry + Pickup Truck, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 30, 2024
Great journey as always, the slow local ferry is definitely the best way to travel. It left over an hour late, was a beautiful trip and we were met at the other end by a truck taxi who took us to the bus stop in Ranong and let us sit in the back of the open truck 😊. All in, simply perfect.
J
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Ferry Pickup Truck + Local Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jul 29, 2023
Went to the bus terminal in Ranong & presented my voucher to exchange for bus ticket / boat ticket. They were not interested to help as I had paid online in advance. Luckily a lovely local lady helped & gave me a lift to the ferry terminal. I brought some boiled eggs off her for breakfast in exchange for the ride. The ferry company did accept the internet voucher so at least that was valid. My experience is that its best to buy tickets in person when in thailand with cash. Cash is still very much king over here. Jamie, Jersey.
A
5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 26, 2023
Picked up on time by the owner what a lovely lady
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Nov 30, 2022
Last row again, it's not as comfy because the seat doesn't lean back as far and the motor is loud. Journey was smooth and fast, little snack and water and juice is nice. Unfortunately noone speaks English, so here is some info: There was one stop for food and toilet, if you bring your vip bus ticket to the buffet you can get a plate with rice and up to 3 toppings i think. But be very quick with toilets and eating and eat close to the bus, it already left again after about 15-20 minutes.
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5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 14, 2022
A wonderful way to get to Koh Phayam, previously we have travelled by speedboat but we enjoyed the ferry so much more. It took 2 hours.
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Mar 5, 2020
Alles was gereed. Bij aankomst op de pier stond de taxi klaar. De chauffeur van de taxi heeft ons afgezet aan het kantoor van de bus maatschappij, daar hij wist dat we eerst onze tickets moeten ophalen in dit kantoor. Dat is een reiziger helpen. Thanks
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5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 28, 2020
2h relaxed trip.
J
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 20, 2020
Feit we werklast the pier than we had to go with a car to another place to go on the boat....the boat was more like a cargo boat.
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4
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jul 19, 2019
Rapide avec le speedboat mais pas de transfert jusqu’à la station de bus. Trajet en taxi pour 100 baths pour 2 pers, c’est ok!
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 16, 2019
Wir hatten ein Ticket Kho Phayam nach Ranong Busstation. Beim Pier in Ranong war kein Bus. Wir mussten ein Taxi nehmen und selbst bezahlen. Schlechter Service.
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 24, 2019
easy to book online but info about printing tickets should be mentioned before you purchase as it was quite difficult to find a print shop on the island of Koh Phayam
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Nov 13, 2018
I paid online and met at the pier in Ranong and got my ticket,smooth and no problem. The boat used two hours,and it was a nice and easy trip.
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Mar 8, 2026
Bateau ouvert, pare-soleil à la demande, 2 heures comme prévu.
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Mar 1, 2026
Deux heures de trajet sur le ferry, avec une vue magnifique sur les îles environnantes. Plus sympa que le speedboat et ses odeurs d’essence
J
5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 6, 2026
Bisschen Vetspätung bei der Abfahrt (45 Minuten) aber... was soll's? 😊 Die, die dort das Schiff mit allen möglichen Waren beladen sind die RICHTIGEN Helden. Ich habe sie während der Wartezeit beobachtet... UNFASSBAR wie tüchtig dort ALLE (Frauen und Männer) "anpacken"...
C
5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 29, 2026
Es ist so angenehm in aller Ruhe mit der Fähre auf die Insel zu fahren, statt sich im Speedboat den Rücken zu ruinieren.
M
5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 15, 2026
Es hat alles vorzüglich und pünktlich geklappt.
K
5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Dec 31, 2024
Auf jeden Fall interessanter und lustiger her als das Speedboat!
M
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Ferry Local Ferry + Pickup Truck, Tai Kak Pier, Jul 21, 2024
Le ferry est parti à l’heure de Koh Phayam. En revanche j’avais réservé avec le voyagiste un pick up pour le trajet du port jusqu’à la gare routière. J’ai eu à la place un scooter.
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Ferry Pickup Truck + Local Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jul 19, 2024
La navette pour aller de la gare routière au port devait être un mini van, j’ai eu un un tuktuk à la place. Celui ci transportait des marchandises, je n’avais pas de place ni pour mon sac ni pour m’asseoir. Le port ou part le ferry est le port de marchandise (même chose pour le ferry). Le chargement des marchandises et denrées à destination de Koh Phayam a été plus long que prévu, nous avons quitté Ranong avec plus d’une heure de retard. La traversée quand à elle s’est bien passée.
J
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 5, 2023
Very quiet trip. Slowly and marvelous saoul. Nice expérience
G
5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 23, 2020
A very good trip!
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 15, 2020
Alles perfekt geklappt, wie erwartet.
W
5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 9, 2020
Slow Boat....the best way to go to Koh Payam!
B
5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 16, 2019
Alles ok,ich nahm das slow boat 2Std.nette Fahrt.
N
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Dec 27, 2018
Thank you, everything was perfect!
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5
Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Dec 21, 2018
A good travel
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Apr 23, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Mar 17, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Mar 9, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Mar 3, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 24, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 23, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 10, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 10, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Feb 1, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 31, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 21, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Jan 20, 2026
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Dec 23, 2025
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Dec 7, 2025
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Nov 12, 2025
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Oct 8, 2025
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Ferry Ferry, Tai Kak Pier, Oct 1, 2025