How to travel from Ko Lan to Ko Mak, Thailand

The distance between Ko Lan and Ko Mak is around 230km (143 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m.

2 routes found

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

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Koh Mak.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,415($39)
Operated by

Multiple ferry operators

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then take the bus to Rayong then take a ferry to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier then Ko Chang Center Point Pier and then to Koh Mak.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,815($50)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lan and Ko Mak

There are several options for getting from Ko Lan to Ko Mak by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 1,415 ($39) and will take around 7h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 1,815 ($50).

The distance between Ko Lan and Ko Mak is around 230km (143 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 221km (137 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Ko Lan and Ko Mak by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ko Lan to Ko Mak is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx THB 1,815 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lan and Ko Mak is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,415 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ko Lan and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then take the bus to Rayong then take a ferry to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier then Ko Chang Center Point Pier and then to Koh Mak. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lan and Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then take the bus to Rayong then take a ferry to Ko Samet Na Dan Pier then Ko Chang Center Point Pier and then to Koh Mak. instead which will take 5h 25m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Lan and Ko Mak. The ferry typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.

Koh Larn Ferry and Boonsiri Ferry run the ferry services between Ko Lan and Ko Mak. Ferries run once daily and take around 7h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lan to Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Koh Mak. instead which will take 7h 25m.

The closest major airport to Ko Mak is Trat Airport (TDX) (TDX) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak. U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) 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 Ko Mak. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Koh Mak. instead which will take 7h 25m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lan to Ko Mak is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around THB 1,415 ($39).

How do I get from Ko Lan to Ko Mak

Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lan and Ko Mak

Transport options from Ko Lan to Ko Mak
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
7h 25m
THB 1,415($39)
once daily230km (143 miles)
Ferry and Bus
5h 25m
THB 1,815($50)
once a week260km (162 miles)

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Airports near Ko Mak

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

TDX
Trat Airport (TDX)
Domestic Airport
Distance
54km (33 miles) from Ko Mak
UTP
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
International Airport
Distance
185km (115 miles) from Ko Mak
BKK
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
International Airport
Distance
280km (174 miles) from Ko Mak