How to travel from Ko Lanta to Ko Lan, Thailand
The distance between Ko Lanta and Ko Lan is around 762km (474 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Ko Lanta to Ko Lan 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 Lan → 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 Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration5h 40m
- Flight time1h 40m
- Typical costTHB 5,555($155)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Krabi Town Pier then take the bus to Hua Hin Bus Terminal then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,595($100)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Thung Song and then to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration13h 60m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,815($105)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lanta and Ko Lan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Lanta to Ko Lan by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus, then take the train and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,415 ($39) and will take around 20h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,555 ($155).
The distance between Ko Lanta and Ko Lan is around 762km (474 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 624km (387 miles)
It takes around 13h 30m to get from Ko Lanta and Ko Lan by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Lanta to Ko Lan is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx THB 5,555 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lanta and Ko Lan is to take the bus, then take the train and then 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 Lanta and Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lanta and Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 5h 40m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lanta to Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 5h 40m.
The closest major airport to Ko Lan is U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) (UTP) which is approximately 37km (23 miles) from Ko Lan. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) (DMK) 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 Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Krabi Town Pier then take the bus to Hua Hin Bus Terminal then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 13h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lanta to Ko Lan is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 13h 30m and will usually cost around THB 3,595 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lanta and Ko Lan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 5 similar | 5h 40m | THB 5,555($155) | twice daily | 768km (477 miles) |
| Ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket, plane and bus | 6h 25m | THB 3,380($95) | twice daily | 936km (581 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 7h 20m | THB 2,795($77) | once daily | 872km (542 miles) |
| Ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket, plane and bus | 8h 15m | THB 3,815($105) | once daily | 998km (620 miles) |
| Ferry to Hat Yao Pier, plane and bus | 8h 45m | THB 4,505($125) | once daily | 1,037km (645 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Nang Beach, plane and bus | 9h 15m | THB 3,050($84) | once daily | 937km (582 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 13h 30m | THB 3,595($100) | once daily | 762km (474 miles) |
| Ferry to Phi Phi - Ton Sai, bus | 19h 15m | THB 2,435($67) | once daily | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 20h 55m | THB 1,560($43) | once daily | 1,119km (695 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 13h 60m | THB 3,815($105) | once daily | 923km (573 miles) |
| Bus, Train and Ferry | 20h 10m | THB 1,415($39) | once daily | 1,053km (655 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lanta and Ko Lan
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai AirAsia
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Thai Airways International
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Ferry operators
Tigerline Ferry
Ao Nang Princess
Royal Passenger Liner
Koh Larn Ferry
Andaman Wave Master
Bus companies
Thai Sriram Tour
Phantip Travel
Local minivan
Sri Suthep Tour
Airport Pattaya Bus
Airports near Ko Lan
The following major airports near Ko Lan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP)
- Distance
- 37km (23 miles) from Ko Lan
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
- Distance
- 86km (54 miles) from Ko Lan
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
- Distance
- 112km (70 miles) from Ko Lan