How to travel from Suratthani to Ko Lan, Thailand
The distance between Suratthani and Ko Lan is around 563km (350 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 60m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Suratthani to Ko Lan by train, ferry, 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 → Suratthani if you're planning a return trip.
Plane, Bus and Ferry
Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration4h 60m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical costTHB 2,180($60)
Multiple operators
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Hua Hin then take a ferry to Bali Hai Pier Pattaya and then to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration9h 15m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,850($51)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal and then to Chonburi Pattaya Walking Street then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn.
- Duration14h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,235($34)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Suratthani and Ko Lan
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Suratthani to Ko Lan by train, ferry, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,235 ($34) and will take around 14h 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 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,180 ($60).
The distance between Suratthani and Ko Lan is around 563km (350 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (272 miles)
It takes around 9h 15m to get from Suratthani and Ko Lan by train and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Suratthani to Ko Lan is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 4h 60m and will set you back approx THB 2,180 ($60).
The cheapest way to travel between Suratthani and Ko Lan is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,235 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Suratthani and Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Suratthani and Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Suratthani to Ko Lan. We recommend that you fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take the bus to Pattaya then take a ferry to Naban Pier Koh Larn. instead which will take 4h 60m.
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 Suratthani to Ko Lan. We recommend that you 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 9h 15m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Suratthani to Ko Lan is to take the train and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 9h 15m and will usually cost around THB 1,850 ($51).
Compare travel optionsbetween Suratthani and Ko Lan
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane, Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 4h 60m | THB 2,180($60) | 5 times a day | 702km (436 miles) |
| Fly to Don Muang (DMK), bus and ferry | 6h 40m | THB 2,980($82) | once daily | 766km (476 miles) |
Train and Ferry | 9h 15m | THB 1,850($51) | once daily | 563km (350 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 14h 10m | THB 1,235($34) | once daily | 817km (508 miles) |
| Bus to Don Sak Pier, ferry | 19h 10m | THB 2,435($67) | every 20 mins | 731km (454 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Suratthani and Ko Lan
Ferry operators
Royal Passenger Liner
Koh Larn Ferry
Seatran Discovery
Songserm
Yellow Bus
Airlines
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Bus companies
The Transport Company
Sri Suthep Tour
Thai Sriram Tour
Phantip Travel
Airport Pattaya Bus
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
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