How to travel from Chiang Mai to Ko Lanta, Thailand
The distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Lanta is around 1,278km (794 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 10m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Lanta by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Lanta → Chiang Mai if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta.
- Duration4h 10m
- Flight time2hrs
- Typical costTHB 5,120($140)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13, Ferry
Take the bus to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta.
- Duration1 day 1h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,745($48)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Trang then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta.
- Duration1 day 3h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,470($68)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiang Mai and Ko Lanta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chiang Mai to Ko Lanta by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,705 ($47) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,120 ($140).
The distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Lanta is around 1,278km (794 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,247km (775 miles)
It takes around 4h 10m to get from Chiang Mai and Ko Lanta by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Lanta is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx THB 5,120 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Ko Lanta is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,705 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chiang Mai and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiang Mai and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 4h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiang Mai to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Ko Lanta is Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Ko Lanta. Trang Airport (TST) (TST) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Chiang Mai to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 4h 10m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Lanta is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around THB 5,120 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chiang Mai and Ko Lanta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 4h 10m | THB 5,120($140) | once daily | 1,278km (794 miles) |
| Fly to Phuket (HKT), Ferry | 5hrs | THB 4,760($130) | once daily | 1,330km (826 miles) |
| Fly to Trang (TST), Ferry | 5h 15m | THB 5,305($145) | once daily | 1,427km (887 miles) |
| Fly to Koh Samui (USM), ferry | 7h 25m | THB 7,590($210) | once daily | 1,324km (823 miles) |
| Plane and Bus | 8h 40m | THB 3,305($90) | every 20 mins | 1,321km (821 miles) |
Bus to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13, Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 1h | THB 1,745($48) | once daily | 1,524km (947 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 1h | THB 3,595($100) | once daily | 1,663km (1,033 miles) |
| Bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, ferry | 1 day 2h | THB 2,580($71) | twice daily | 1,546km (960 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 3h | THB 2,470($68) | once daily | 1,767km (1,098 miles) |
| Train to Hua Lamphong, Ferry | 1 day 5h | THB 1,705($47) | once daily | 1,591km (988 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chiang Mai and Ko Lanta
Ferry operators
Tigerline Ferry
Ao Nang Princess
Lomprayah
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Thai AirAsia
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai Vietjet Air
Nok Air
Bus companies
Greenbus Thailand
Sombat Tour
The Transport Company
Bangkok Busline
Lignite Tour
Airports near Ko Lanta
The following major airports near Ko Lanta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Ko Lanta
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Ko Lanta
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Ko Lanta