How to travel from Ko Lanta to Koh Samui, Thailand

There are several options for getting from Ko Lanta to Koh Samui by ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,635 ($45) and will take around 9h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,305 ($145).

The distance between Ko Lanta and Koh Samui is around 295km (183 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 238km (148 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Ko Lanta and Koh Samui by ferry and bus.

The quickest way to get from Ko Lanta to Koh Samui is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx THB 5,305 ($145).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lanta and Koh Samui is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,635 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

There is no train service that runs between Ko Lanta and Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 4hrs.

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lanta and Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 4hrs.

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Lanta and Koh Samui. The ferry typically takes around 9h 45m and departs on demand.

Tigerline Ferry, Ao Nang Princess and Seatran Discovery run the ferry services between Ko Lanta and Koh Samui. Ferries run on demand and take around 9h 45m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lanta to Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then fly from Phuket (HKT) to Koh Samui (USM). instead which will take 4hrs.

The closest major airport to Koh Samui is Koh Samui Airport (USM) (USM) which is approximately 9km (6 miles) from Koh Samui. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) and Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ko Lanta to Koh Samui. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then take the bus to Don Sak Rajah Ferry Pier then take a ferry to Koh Samui. instead which will take 5hrs.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lanta to Koh Samui is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around THB 2,725 ($75).