How to travel from Ko Lanta to Chumphon, Thailand
The distance between Ko Lanta and Chumphon is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 60m.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Ko Lanta to Chumphon 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 Chumphon → Ko Lanta if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chumphon (CJM).
- Duration5h 60m
- Flight time2h 55m
- Typical costTHB 5,230($145)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Chumphon.
- Duration8h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,035($56)
Multiple operators
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Surathani Talad Kaset Station then take the train to Chumphon.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departs5 times a day
- Typical costTHB 835($23)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lanta and Chumphon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Lanta to Chumphon by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 835 ($23) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,230 ($145).
The distance between Ko Lanta and Chumphon is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 312km (194 miles)
It takes around 8h 15m to get from Ko Lanta and Chumphon by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Ko Lanta to Chumphon is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 60m and will set you back approx THB 5,230 ($145).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lanta and Chumphon is to take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 835 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Lanta and Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lanta and Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 5h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lanta to Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Chumphon (CJM). instead which will take 5h 60m.
The closest major airport to Chumphon is Chumphon Airport (CJM) (CJM) which is approximately 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) 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 Lanta to Chumphon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Chumphon. instead which will take 8h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lanta to Chumphon is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around THB 2,035 ($56).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lanta and Chumphon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 5h 60m | THB 5,230($145) | twice daily | 1,231km (765 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Nang Beach, Fly | 6h 55m | THB 4,105($115) | once daily | 1,170km (727 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 8h 15m | THB 2,035($56) | once daily | 542km (337 miles) |
Bus and Train | 8h 35m | THB 835($23) | 5 times a day | 394km (245 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lanta and Chumphon
Ferry operators
Tigerline Ferry
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Ao Nang Princess
Bus companies
Phantip Travel
Airlines
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airports near Chumphon
The following major airports near Chumphon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Chumphon Airport (CJM)
- Distance
- 54km (33 miles) from Chumphon
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
- Distance
- 139km (86 miles) from Chumphon
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 264km (164 miles) from Chumphon