How to travel from Ko Lan to Karon Beach, Thailand
The distance between Ko Lan and Karon Beach is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ko Lan to Karon Beach by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Karon Beach → Ko Lan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT).
- Duration5h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costTHB 4,105($115)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry, Train and Bus
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the train to Chumphon then take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,905($80)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then take the bus to Phuket Bus Station.
- Duration15h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,270($35)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lan and Karon Beach
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Lan to Karon Beach by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,055 ($29) and will take around 17h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,105 ($115).
The distance between Ko Lan and Karon Beach is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)
It takes around 13h 60m to get from Ko Lan and Karon Beach by ferry, train and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Lan to Karon Beach is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx THB 4,105 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lan and Karon Beach is to take a ferry and then take the bus 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 Ko Lan and Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lan and Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 5h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lan to Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT). instead which will take 5h 10m.
The closest major airport to Karon Beach is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 29km (18 miles) from Karon Beach. Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) 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 Ko Lan to Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the train to Chumphon then take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2. instead which will take 13h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lan to Karon Beach is to take a ferry, then take the train and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 60m and will usually cost around THB 2,905 ($80).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lan and Karon Beach
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 3 similar | 5h 10m | THB 4,105($115) | twice daily | 694km (431 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 6hrs | THB 1,925($53) | 5 times a day | 861km (535 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 7h 40m | THB 3,670($100) | once daily | 930km (578 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 8h 15m | THB 2,145($59) | 5 times a day | 922km (573 miles) |
Ferry, Train and Bus | 13h 60m | THB 2,905($80) | once daily | 808km (502 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 1 similar | 15h 55m | THB 1,270($35) | once daily | 1,003km (623 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus | 17h 35m | THB 1,055($29) | twice daily | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lan and Karon Beach
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai AirAsia
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Thai Airways International
Bus companies
Greenbus Thailand
Sawadee Tour
Pattaya T-Tour
The Transport Company
Airport Pattaya Bus
Ferry operators
Koh Larn Ferry
Royal Passenger Liner
Ao Nang Princess
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Karon Beach
The following major airports near Karon Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 29km (18 miles) from Karon Beach
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 80km (50 miles) from Karon Beach
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 151km (94 miles) from Karon Beach