How to travel from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Ko Lan, Thailand
The distance between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Ko Lan is around 708km (440 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Ko Lan by plane, bus, ferry, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Lan → Ao Phang Nga National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costTHB 7,700($210)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to T-Tour Station Pattaya Walking Street then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration13h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 1,235($34)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry
Take a taxi to Ban Yang then take the train to Bang Sue Junction then take the bus to CentralFestival Pattaya Beach then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration16h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,470($68)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Ko Lan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Ko Lan by plane, bus, ferry, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,235 ($34) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 7,700 ($210).
The distance between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Ko Lan is around 708km (440 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (368 miles)
It takes around 5h 25m to get from Ao Phang Nga National Park and Ko Lan by plane, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Ko Lan is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx THB 7,700 ($210).
The cheapest way to travel between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Ko Lan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,235 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Jomtien Bus station then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 5h 25m.
The closest major airport to Ko Lan is U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Ko Lan. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Phuket (HKT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Jomtien Bus station then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 5h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ao Phang Nga National Park to Ko Lan is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around THB 3,380 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ao Phang Nga National Park and Ko Lan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 30m | THB 7,700($210) | twice daily | 708km (440 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 25m | THB 3,380($95) | every 4 hours | 876km (544 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 13h 50m | THB 1,235($34) | twice daily | 934km (580 miles) |
| Bus to Southern Bus Terminal, ferry | 15h 15m | THB 1,600($44) | once daily | 933km (580 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 24hrs | THB 8,935($245) | once daily | 1,463km (909 miles) |
Taxi, Train, Bus and Ferry | 16h 40m | THB 2,470($68) | once daily | 957km (594 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ao Phang Nga National Park and Ko Lan
Airlines
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
Thai Airways International
Bangkok Airways
Bus companies
Roong Reuang Coach
Airport Pattaya Bus
The Transport Company
Pattaya T-Tour
12 Go Asia
Ferry operators
Koh Larn Ferry
Rock'n'Row Thailand
Green Planet Speedboat
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Songserm
Airports near Ko Lan
The following major airports near Ko Lan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Ko Lan
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Ko Lan
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Ko Lan