How to travel from Chiang Rai to Ko Lan, Thailand
The distance between Chiang Rai and Ko Lan is around 850km (528 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lan by plane, bus and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Lan → Chiang Rai if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time1h 30m
- Typical costTHB 1,345($37)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration15hrs
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 1,125($31)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiang Rai and Ko Lan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chiang Rai to Ko Lan by plane, bus and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 910 ($25) and will take around 16h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,345 ($37).
The distance between Chiang Rai and Ko Lan is around 850km (528 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 770km (478 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Chiang Rai and Ko Lan by plane, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lan is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx THB 1,345 ($37).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiang Rai and Ko Lan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 910 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chiang Rai and Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiang Rai and Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiang Rai to Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 35m.
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 Chiang Rai to Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Rai (CEI) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lan is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around THB 1,345 ($37).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chiang Rai and Ko Lan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 35m | THB 1,345($37) | 5 times a day | 850km (528 miles) |
| Fly to Don Muang (DMK), bus and ferry | 6h 20m | THB 1,780($49) | once daily | 870km (541 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 15hrs | THB 1,125($31) | twice daily | 973km (605 miles) |
| Bus to Bangkok Mochit, ferry | 16h 10m | THB 910($25) | 4 times a day | 937km (582 miles) |
| Bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, ferry | 19h 15m | THB 1,125($31) | every 20 mins | 995km (618 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chiang Rai and Ko Lan
Bus companies
Airport Pattaya Bus
Thai Sriram Tour
Nakhonchai Air
Sombat Tour
The Transport Company
Airlines
Thai AirAsia
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Ferry operators
Koh Larn Ferry
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