How to travel from Khao Sok National Park to Ko Lan, Thailand
The distance between Khao Sok National Park and Ko Lan is around 653km (406 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Khao Sok National Park to Ko Lan by bus, train, ferry, taxi 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 → Khao Sok National Park if you're planning a return trip.
Bus, Plane and Ferry
Take the bus to Surat Thani Airport then fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration6h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costTHB 2,435($67)
Multiple operators
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Surat Thani station then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration11h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,105($58)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Southern Bus Terminal and then to Chonburi Pattaya Walking Street then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration17h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,235($34)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Khao Sok National Park and Ko Lan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Khao Sok National Park to Ko Lan by bus, train, ferry, taxi and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,235 ($34) and will take around 17h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,070 ($110).
The distance between Khao Sok National Park and Ko Lan is around 653km (406 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 491km (305 miles)
It takes around 11h 35m to get from Khao Sok National Park and Ko Lan by bus, train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Khao Sok National Park to Ko Lan is to take a taxi, then fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 45m and will set you back approx THB 4,070 ($110).
The cheapest way to travel between Khao Sok 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 Khao Sok National Park and Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Krabi (KBV) then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Khao Sok National Park and Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Krabi (KBV) then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 6h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Khao Sok National Park to Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a taxi to Krabi (KBV) then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 6h 45m.
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 Khao Sok National Park to Ko Lan. We recommend that you take the bus to Surat Thani station 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 11h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Khao Sok National Park to Ko Lan is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 11h 35m and will usually cost around THB 2,105 ($58).
Compare travel optionsbetween Khao Sok National Park and Ko Lan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus, Plane and Ferry + 2 similar | 6h 45m | THB 2,435($67) | 5 times a day | 780km (485 miles) |
| Bus to Surat Thani Airport, plane and ferry | 8h 55m | THB 3,050($84) | once daily | 844km (525 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane, Bus and Ferry | 6h 45m | THB 4,070($110) | 5 times a day | 945km (587 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry | 11h 35m | THB 2,105($58) | once daily | 653km (406 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 17h 5m | THB 1,235($34) | once daily | 953km (592 miles) |
| Bus to Southern Bus Terminal, ferry | 18h 25m | THB 1,525($42) | once daily | 953km (592 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Khao Sok National Park and Ko Lan
Airlines
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Nok Air
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Bus companies
Phantip Travel
The Transport Company
Thai Sriram Tour
Lignite Tour
Airport Pattaya Bus
Ferry operators
Royal Passenger Liner
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