How to travel from Koh Tao to Ko Lan, Thailand
The distance between Koh Tao and Ko Lan is around 493km (306 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Koh Tao 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 → Koh Tao 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.
- Duration5h 15m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical costTHB 8,390($230)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Ferry
Take a ferry to Koh Samui then Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration18h 15m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 2,360($65)
Multiple ferry operators
1 similiar route
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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.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,270($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Koh Tao and Ko Lan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Koh Tao 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 1,815 ($50) and will take around 17h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 8,390 ($230).
The distance between Koh Tao and Ko Lan is around 493km (306 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 330km (205 miles)
It takes around 8h 35m to get from Koh Tao and Ko Lan by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Koh Tao to Ko Lan is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx THB 8,390 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Koh Tao and Ko Lan is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,815 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Koh Tao 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 5h 15m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Koh Tao 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 5h 15m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Koh Tao and Ko Lan. The ferry typically takes around 18h 15m and departs twice daily.
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries, Seatran Discovery, Lomprayah, Songserm, Yellow Bus and Koh Larn Ferry run the ferry services between Koh Tao and Ko Lan. Ferries run twice daily and take around 18h 15m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Koh Tao 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 6h 20m.
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 Koh Tao 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 8h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Koh Tao to Ko Lan is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 35m and will usually cost around THB 3,270 ($90).
Compare travel optionsbetween Koh Tao and Ko Lan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 4 similar | 5h 15m | THB 8,390($230) | twice daily | 493km (306 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6h 20m | THB 5,120($140) | twice daily | 677km (420 miles) |
| Ferry to Chumphon, plane and bus | 8h 55m | THB 5,520($150) | once daily | 793km (493 miles) |
| Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus | 9h 10m | THB 3,705($100) | once daily | 836km (519 miles) |
| Ferry to Surat Thani Airport, plane and bus | 10h 50m | THB 4,505($125) | once daily | 900km (559 miles) |
Ferry + 1 similar | 18h 15m | THB 2,360($65) | twice daily | 707km (440 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 17h 50m | THB 1,815($50) | once daily | 578km (359 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 8h 35m | THB 3,270($90) | once daily | 573km (356 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Koh Tao and Ko Lan
Ferry operators
Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries
Lomprayah
Royal Passenger Liner
Koh Larn Ferry
Songserm
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Bus companies
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