How to travel from Kamala Beach to Ko Lanta, Thailand

The distance between Kamala Beach and Ko Lanta is around 101km (63 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Kamala Beach to Ko Lanta by taxi, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Ko LantaKamala Beach if you're planning a return trip.

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Taxi and Ferry

Take a taxi to Rassada Pier Phuket then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,000($55)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus and Ferry

Take the bus to Phuket Town then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,600($44)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Kamala Beach and Ko Lanta

There are several options for getting from Kamala Beach to Ko Lanta by taxi, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,600 ($44) and will take around 2h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,000 ($55).

The distance between Kamala Beach and Ko Lanta is around 101km (63 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Kamala Beach and Ko Lanta by taxi and ferry.

The quickest way to get from Kamala Beach to Ko Lanta is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx THB 2,000 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Kamala Beach and Ko Lanta is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,600 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Kamala Beach and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rassada Pier Phuket then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Kamala Beach and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rassada Pier Phuket then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Kamala Beach to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rassada Pier Phuket then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Kamala Beach to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Rassada Pier Phuket then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta. instead which will take 1h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Kamala Beach to Ko Lanta is to take a taxi and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around THB 2,000 ($55).

How do I get from Kamala Beach to Ko Lanta

Compare travel optionsbetween Kamala Beach and Ko Lanta

Transport options from Kamala Beach to Ko Lanta
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Taxi and Ferry
1h 40m
THB 2,000($55)
twice daily101km (63 miles)
Bus and Ferry
2h 20m
THB 1,600($44)
twice daily111km (69 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Kamala Beach and Ko Lanta

Ferry operators

Airports near Ko Lanta

The following major airports near Ko Lanta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
58km (36 miles) from Ko Lanta
TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
64km (40 miles) from Ko Lanta
HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
100km (62 miles) from Ko Lanta