How to travel from Sukhothai to Ko Lan, Thailand
The distance between Sukhothai and Ko Lan is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Sukhothai to Ko Lan by train, bus, ferry 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 → Sukhothai if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Sukhothai (THS) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration4h 45m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical costTHB 5,155($140)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and then to T-Tour Station Pattaya Walking Street then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration10h 10m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costTHB 615($17)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Train, Bus and Ferry
Take the train to Hua Lamphong then take the bus to Pattaya Bus Terminal then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical costTHB 4,285($120)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Sukhothai and Ko Lan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Sukhothai to Ko Lan by train, bus, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 615 ($17) and will take around 10h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,155 ($140).
The distance between Sukhothai and Ko Lan is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (305 miles)
It takes around 10h 40m to get from Sukhothai and Ko Lan by train, bus and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Sukhothai to Ko Lan is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 45m and will set you back approx THB 5,155 ($140).
The cheapest way to travel between Sukhothai and Ko Lan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 615 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Sukhothai and Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Sukhothai (THS) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Sukhothai and Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Sukhothai (THS) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Sukhothai to Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Sukhothai (THS) 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 Sukhothai to Ko Lan. We recommend that you take the train to Hua Lamphong then take the bus to Pattaya Bus Terminal then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 10h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Sukhothai to Ko Lan is to take the train, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 10h 40m and will usually cost around THB 4,285 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Sukhothai and Ko Lan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 4h 45m | THB 5,155($140) | 5 times a day | 576km (358 miles) |
| Bus to Mae Sot, plane and ferry | 7h 15m | THB 3,305($90) | every 20 mins | 718km (446 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Ferry | 7h 30m | THB 2,725($75) | once daily | 577km (358 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 10h 10m | THB 615($17) | twice daily | 576km (358 miles) |
| Bus to Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, ferry | 12h 30m | THB 1,490($41) | once daily | 595km (370 miles) |
Train, Bus and Ferry | 10h 40m | THB 4,285($120) | every 4 hours | 651km (404 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Sukhothai and Ko Lan
Bus companies
Roong Reuang Coach
The Transport Company
Pattaya T-Tour
Tour With Thai
Mama Travel and Tour
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Lion Mentari
Nok Air
Thai AirAsia
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Ferry operators
Koh Larn Ferry
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