How to travel from Karon Beach to Ko Lan, Thailand
The distance between Karon Beach and Ko Lan is around 691km (429 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Karon Beach to Ko Lan by bus, train, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Lan → Karon Beach 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.
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costTHB 4,105($115)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Ban Takhun then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration12h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,085($85)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Pattaya Sawasdee then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,270($35)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Karon Beach and Ko Lan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Karon Beach to Ko Lan by bus, train, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,055 ($29) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,105 ($115).
The distance between Karon Beach and Ko Lan is around 691km (429 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)
It takes around 12h 40m to get from Karon Beach and Ko Lan by bus, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Karon Beach to Ko Lan is to fly and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx THB 4,105 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Karon Beach and Ko Lan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,055 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Karon Beach 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 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Karon Beach 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 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Karon Beach to 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 5h 10m.
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 Karon Beach to Ko Lan. We recommend that you take the bus to Ban Takhun then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 12h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Karon Beach to Ko Lan is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 12h 40m and will usually cost around THB 3,085 ($85).
Compare travel optionsbetween Karon Beach and Ko Lan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 3 similar | 5h 10m | THB 4,105($115) | twice daily | 691km (429 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 60m | THB 1,925($53) | 5 times a day | 859km (534 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 7h 40m | THB 3,670($100) | once daily | 930km (578 miles) |
| Fly to Don Muang (DMK), bus and ferry | 7h 50m | THB 2,360($65) | once daily | 921km (572 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 12h 40m | THB 3,085($85) | once daily | 798km (496 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 15h 55m | THB 1,270($35) | once daily | 1,006km (625 miles) |
| Bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal, ferry | 16h 20m | THB 1,055($29) | every 20 mins | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Karon Beach and Ko Lan
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai AirAsia
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Thai Airways International
Bus companies
Sombat Tour
Sawadee Tour
The Transport Company
Pattaya T-Tour
Airport Pattaya Bus
Ferry operators
Royal Passenger Liner
Koh Larn Ferry
Ao Nang Princess
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