How to travel from Ko Phangan to Ko Lan, Thailand
The distance between Ko Phangan and Ko Lan is around 442km (275 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 40m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ko Phangan to Ko Lan 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 Ko Lan → Ko Phangan if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration3h 40m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costTHB 7,480($205)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration10h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,450($95)
Multiple operators
Ferry
Take a ferry to Koh Samui then Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration17h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical costTHB 1,560($43)
Multiple ferry operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Phangan and Ko Lan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Phangan to Ko Lan by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,525 ($42) and will take around 20h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 7,480 ($205).
The distance between Ko Phangan and Ko Lan is around 442km (275 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 363km (226 miles)
It takes around 10h 15m to get from Ko Phangan and Ko Lan by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Ko Phangan to Ko Lan is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx THB 7,480 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Phangan and Ko Lan is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,525 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Phangan and Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Phangan and Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Utapao (UTP) then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 3h 40m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Phangan and Ko Lan. The ferry typically takes around 17h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
Seatran Discovery, Lomprayah, Songserm, Yellow Bus and Koh Larn Ferry run the ferry services between Ko Phangan and Ko Lan. Ferries run every 20 mins and take around 17h 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 Phangan to Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Bangrak Pier Koh Samui then fly from Koh Samui (USM) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 45m.
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 Phangan to Ko Lan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Chumphon then take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 10h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Phangan to Ko Lan is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 10h 15m and will usually cost around THB 3,450 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Phangan and Ko Lan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 3h 40m | THB 7,480($205) | twice daily | 442km (275 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 4h 45m | THB 4,215($115) | twice daily | 626km (389 miles) |
| Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus | 7h 35m | THB 3,125($86) | once daily | 787km (489 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Plane | 8h 35m | THB 2,070($57) | 4 times a day | 870km (541 miles) |
| Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus | 9h 15m | THB 3,925($110) | once daily | 852km (529 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 10h 15m | THB 3,450($95) | once daily | 617km (383 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 17h 40m | THB 1,560($43) | every 20 mins | 657km (408 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 20h 10m | THB 2,000($55) | twice daily | 625km (388 miles) |
| Ferry to Bangkok Khao San Road, bus | 20h 15m | THB 1,525($42) | once daily | 614km (381 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Phangan and Ko Lan
Ferry operators
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries
Royal Passenger Liner
Koh Larn Ferry
Seatran Discovery
Lomprayah
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Bus companies
Pattaya T-Tour
Airport Pattaya Bus
Phantip Travel
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