How to travel from Ko Lanta to Karon Beach, Thailand

The distance between Ko Lanta and Karon Beach is around 99km (61 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 40m.

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We've found 1 different ways to get from Ko Lanta to Karon Beach by ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Karon BeachKo Lanta if you're planning a return trip.

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Take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,960($54)
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Tigerline Ferry

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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lanta and Karon Beach

There are several options for getting from Ko Lanta to Karon Beach by ferry. The cheapest option is to take a ferry which costs around THB 1,960 ($54) and will take around 1h 40m.

The distance between Ko Lanta and Karon Beach is around 99km (61 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 87km (54 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Ko Lanta and Karon Beach by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ko Lanta to Karon Beach is to take a ferry which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx THB 1,960 ($54).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lanta and Karon Beach is to take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,960 ($54) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ko Lanta and Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lanta and Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Lanta and Karon Beach. The ferry typically takes around 1h 40m and departs twice daily.

Tigerline Ferry, Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club and Bundhaya Speed Boat run the ferry services between Ko Lanta and Karon Beach. Ferries run twice daily and take around 1h 40m 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 Lanta to Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Lanta to Karon Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 1h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lanta to Karon Beach is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around THB 1,960 ($54).

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Airports near Karon Beach

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

HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
29km (18 miles) from Karon Beach
KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (50 miles) from Karon Beach
TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
151km (94 miles) from Karon Beach