How to travel from Ko Mak to Ko Lanta, Thailand
The distance between Ko Mak and Ko Lanta is around 1,023km (636 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 5m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Ko Mak 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 Mak if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta.
- Duration6h 5m
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costTHB 5,085($140)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Khaosan Road and then to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta.
- Duration23h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,925($53)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Laem Ngop Ferry Terminal then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit then take the train to Trang then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta.
- Duration24h 5m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,415($95)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Mak and Ko Lanta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Mak to Ko Lanta by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 1,925 ($53) and will take around 23h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,085 ($140).
The distance between Ko Mak and Ko Lanta is around 1,023km (636 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 603km (374 miles)
It takes around 23h 30m to get from Ko Mak and Ko Lanta by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Ko Mak to Ko Lanta is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx THB 5,085 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Mak and Ko Lanta is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,925 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Mak and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Mak and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 6h 5m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Mak and Ko Lanta. The ferry typically takes around 23h 30m and departs once daily.
Boonsiri Ferry, Thai Sriram Tour, Travel Mart and Paradive Travel run the ferry services between Ko Mak and Ko Lanta. Ferries run once daily and take around 23h 30m 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 Mak to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Trat Airport then fly from Trat (TDX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 6h 5m.
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 Mak to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a ferry to Khaosan Road and then to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta. instead which will take 23h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Mak to Ko Lanta is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 23h 30m and will usually cost around THB 1,925 ($53).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Mak and Ko Lanta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 6h 5m | THB 5,085($140) | once daily | 1,023km (636 miles) |
| Ferry to Trat Airport, plane | 6h 60m | THB 5,995($165) | once daily | 1,099km (683 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 23h 30m | THB 1,925($53) | once daily | 1,139km (707 miles) |
| Ferry via Khaosan Road Travel Mart | 1 day 5h | THB 2,505($69) | once daily | 1,146km (712 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train | 24h 5m | THB 3,415($95) | once daily | 1,412km (877 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Mak and Ko Lanta
Ferry operators
Boonsiri Ferry
Thai Sriram Tour
Koh Mak Speedboat Services
Tigerline Ferry
Travel Mart
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Flydubai
Thai Airways International
Thai AirAsia
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
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