How to travel from Pai to Ko Lanta, Thailand
The distance between Pai and Ko Lanta is around 1,418km (881 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 30m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Pai to Ko Lanta by bus, plane, ferry, taxi and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Lanta → Pai if you're planning a return trip.
Bus and Plane
Take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Surat Thani (URT) then take the bus to Ko Lanta.
- Duration11h 55m
- Flight time1h 50m
- Typical costTHB 3,885($105)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Bus to Chiang Mai, ferry
Take the bus to Chiang Mai and then to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13 then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,105($58)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus, Train and Ferry
Take the bus to Chiang Mai then take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Trang then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta.
- Duration1 day 7h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,870($79)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Pai and Ko Lanta
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Pai to Ko Lanta by bus, plane, ferry, taxi and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 2,105 ($58) and will take around 1 day 4h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 6,540 ($180).
The distance between Pai and Ko Lanta is around 1,418km (881 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,312km (815 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Pai and Ko Lanta by bus, plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Pai to Ko Lanta is to take a taxi, then fly and then take a ferry which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx THB 6,540 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Pai and Ko Lanta is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 2,105 ($58) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Pai and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mae Hong Son (HGN) then fly from Mae Hong Son (HGN) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Pai and Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take a taxi to Mae Hong Son (HGN) then fly from Mae Hong Son (HGN) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 6h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Pai to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 7h 25m.
The closest major airport to Ko Lanta is Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) which is approximately 58km (36 miles) from Ko Lanta. Trang Airport (TST) (TST) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Pai to Ko Lanta. We recommend that you take the bus to Chiang Mai then fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach and then to Koh Lanta. instead which will take 7h 25m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Pai to Ko Lanta is to take the bus, then fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around THB 5,340 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Pai and Ko Lanta
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bus and Plane + 5 similar | 11h 55m | THB 3,885($105) | every 20 mins | 1,462km (908 miles) |
| Taxi, Plane and Ferry | 6h 30m | THB 6,540($180) | once daily | 1,522km (946 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 25m | THB 5,340($145) | once daily | 1,418km (881 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, plane and ferry | 8h 20m | THB 5,155($140) | once daily | 1,471km (914 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, plane and ferry | 8h 30m | THB 6,245($170) | once daily | 1,568km (974 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, plane and ferry | 10h 40m | THB 7,990($220) | once daily | 1,465km (910 miles) |
Bus to Chiang Mai, ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | THB 2,105($58) | once daily | 1,659km (1,031 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 4h | THB 3,960($110) | once daily | 1,797km (1,117 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, ferry | 1 day 5h | THB 2,940($81) | twice daily | 1,680km (1,044 miles) |
Bus, Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 7h | THB 2,870($79) | once daily | 1,904km (1,183 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Mai, train and ferry | 1 day 8h | THB 2,105($58) | once daily | 1,727km (1,073 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Pai and Ko Lanta
Ferry operators
Tigerline Ferry
Ao Nang Princess
Lomprayah
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Bus companies
Prem Pracha
Greenbus Thailand
Sombat Tour
The Transport Company
Bangkok Busline
Airlines
Thai AirAsia
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Thai Vietjet Air
Nok Air
Airports near Ko Lanta
The following major airports near Ko Lanta offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 58km (36 miles) from Ko Lanta
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from Ko Lanta
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 100km (62 miles) from Ko Lanta