How to travel from Ko Lan to Ko Lanta, Thailand
The distance between Ko Lan and Ko Lanta is around 763km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 10m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Ko Lan to Ko Lanta by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Lanta → 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) then take a ferry to Koh Lanta.
- Duration6h 10m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costTHB 6,245($170)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the bus to Krabi Bus Station then take a ferry to Railay East and then to Koh Lanta.
- Duration13h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,560($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the train to Thung Song and then to Trang then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta.
- Duration14h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,815($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lan and Ko Lanta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Lan to Ko Lanta by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,380 ($38) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 6,245 ($170).
The distance between Ko Lan and Ko Lanta is around 763km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (387 miles)
It takes around 13h 35m to get from Ko Lan and Ko Lanta by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Lan to Ko Lanta is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 10m and will set you back approx THB 6,245 ($170).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lan and Ko Lanta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,380 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Lan and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lan and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then fly from Utapao (UTP) to Phuket (HKT) then take a ferry to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 6h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lan to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya then take the bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport then fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 6h 15m.
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 Ko Lan to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Khao Takiab Pier Hua Hin then take the bus to Krabi Bus Station then take a ferry to Railay East and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 13h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lan to Ko Lanta is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 35m and will usually cost around THB 3,560 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lan and Ko Lanta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 5 similar | 6h 10m | THB 6,245($170) | once daily | 781km (485 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 6h 15m | THB 3,340($90) | once daily | 873km (543 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 7hrs | THB 4,070($110) | once daily | 949km (590 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 8h 35m | THB 3,380($95) | once daily | 936km (582 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 9h 15m | THB 4,285($120) | once daily | 1,035km (643 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus and plane | 9h 15m | THB 4,285($120) | once daily | 1,010km (627 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 13h 35m | THB 3,560($100) | once daily | 763km (474 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus | 20h 15m | THB 1,380($38) | once daily | 1,010km (628 miles) |
| Ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya, bus | 23h 20m | THB 1,670($46) | once daily | 1,008km (626 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 14h 5m | THB 3,815($105) | once daily | 923km (574 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 15h 15m | THB 2,470($68) | once daily | 779km (484 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lan and Ko Lanta
Airlines
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Thai Airways International
Ferry operators
Koh Larn Ferry
Royal Passenger Liner
Tigerline Ferry
Ao Nang Princess
Thai Sriram Tour
Bus companies
Phantip Travel
Pattaya T-Tour
Airport Pattaya Bus
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Ko Lanta
The following major airports near Ko Lanta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Ko Lanta
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Ko Lanta
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Ko Lanta