Travel → AO NANG to KOH LANTA? ☀️

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How to get from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta? You can travel by minivan/bus, private taxi or ferry.

1. Minivan to Koh Lanta
2. Ferry to Koh Lanta
3. Taxi/Car to Koh Lanta
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From Ao Nang in Krabi to Koh Lanta you can travel by van, taxi or ferry.

    • Travel distance from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta is about 100 km by land. There are 3 options how you can reach Koh Lanta from Ao Nang in Krabi: transfer by van/minibus, ferry/boat or you can take a private taxi/car. The most cheapest way how you can go to Koh Lanta is to travel by van/minibus. Transfer by van / minibus from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta takes about 3-3.5 hours and it costs about $11-22/pp. Another popular and fast way of transport to Koh Lanta is to take a ferry and you can also travel by ferry via Koh Phi Phi.
    • There are ferries and speedboats between Krabi – Koh Phi Phi – Koh Lanta. Transport by ferry / speedboat from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta takes about 2-4 hours. The last way how you can travel to Koh Lanta from Ao Nang in Krabi is to book a private taxi/car. Transport by private taxi/car from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta takes about 2-3.5 hours.

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    • There are no flights from Ao Nang – Krabi to Koh Lanta, Koh Lanta has no airport. It is also not possible to travel by train from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta, there is no railway between these places. Koh Lanta (Ko Lanta) is a district located about 70 km from Krabi town and consists of three main islands. The first is Ko Klang, the second Ko Lanta Yai and the last Ko Lanta Noi. Together with 50 other smaller islands, it forms the 52-island Mu Ko Lanta National Park. From Koh Lanta you can also travel by ferry / speedboat to Phuket or you can visit Koh Phi Phi. You can also travel to Koh Mook or Koh Phangan.
Transfer Mode – Ao Nang to Koh Lanta: Travel Time Cost Range
Bus / Van 3-3.5 hours $11-22/pp
Private Taxi/Car with a driver 2-3.5 hours $70-130 (vehicle)
Ferry / Boat 2-4 hours $15-40/pp

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How do I get from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta?


1. VAN / MINIVAN from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta

A popular and cheaper option for transferring from Ao Nang in Krabi to Koh Lanta is a transfer by minivan / minibus + ferry via Hua Hin Pier or to this port on the island of Koh Lanta. This transport option has either 2 or 3 steps, depending on the company and the operated connection.

First, there is a minivan journey from Ao Nang to Hua Hin Pier, then a short ferry transfer to Koh Lanta and then transport to your accommodation on Koh Lanta. The total transfer time by minivan + ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta can be between 3-3.5 hours, but the stated travel time may also vary depending on the route.

For transport by minivan / minibus and ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta via Hua Hin Pier, you can use the services of Jijie Travel and Tour, Jolly Travel, Bus Cooperative of Krabi or Thubthim Siam Travel. Some companies may also operate this transport option with a ferry transfer from Krabi.

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The departure point in Ao Nang can also be your hotel or a place in Klong Muang, you will see this information when searching and booking tickets online, so read everything carefully. Minivan and ferry transfers from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta cost between $11-22/pp, depending on the company and route.

You can easily search for and purchase tickets for minivan and ferry transfers from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta online in advance. Minivan and ferry transfers to Koh Lanta via Hua Hin Pier are an ideal option for solo and low-cost travelers who have a more limited travel budget.

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Bus/Minivan by Jijie Travel and Tour from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta (photo: 12go.asia).


2. FERRY / SPEEDBOAT from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta

Another convenient and very interesting option for transportation to Koh Lanta from Ao Nang is a ferry transfer or speedboat trip. It is an ideal way to see the southern Thailand region from a different perspective. Most of these boats operate mainly during the tourist season from October to April.

Out of season, these boat connections may be limited or even canceled in case of adverse weather conditions. Ferries and boat transfers from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta are offered by Ao Nang Travel and Tour, Lanta Super Concord, Bundhaya Speed ​​Boat, or others. These boats and ferries can depart from Nopparat Thara Pier or Floating Pier East Railay in the Ao Nang area and then usually arrive at Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta.

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Saladan Pier is the main and most used pier on this island. Ferry / speedboat transportation from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta takes about 2-4 hours, but the stated travel time may vary slightly. A ferry transfer or speedboat trip from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta costs between $15-40/pp, these prices can vary throughout the year and seasons.

The timetable for these ferry transfers between Ao Nang and Koh Lanta is rather limited, other boats may also depart from other places in the Krabi area. You can easily find and buy boat tickets to Koh Lanta online well in advance. The disadvantage of this transport option is the fact that boat transfers are a bit more expensive than a minivan trip and are mainly in operation during the tourist season and are rather limited during the off-season.

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From Ao Nang to Koh Lanta you can also travel by ferry or speedboat (photo: Ao Nang Travel and Tour, 12go.asia).


3. PRIVATE TAXI/CAR from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta

A very convenient, but at the same time the most expensive option for transferring from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta is transport by private car/taxi with a driver. This method of transport has the advantage that you can choose your departure point in Ao Nang / Krabi and your arrival point on Koh Lanta.

The transfer by private car/taxi with a driver also includes a short ferry transfer via Hua Hin Pier near Koh Lanta. Private transfers by modern cars to Koh Lanta from Ao Nang in Krabi are offered by companies such as Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Bangkok Taxi 24, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Ramon Transport, Andaman Taxis, Koh Lanta Sea Tour, Koh Ngai Camping, Jijie Tour and Travel, Krabi Shuttle.

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Most of these companies offer smaller classic cars or larger SUVs and minivans for this transport option for more people. If you are traveling in a group of more people, such a larger minivan may be more advantageous for you. Another advantage is that you can divide the fare and calculate it for each passenger in the vehicle.

Private car/taxi transfer from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta takes approximately 2-3.5 hours, but the stated travel time may vary depending on your travel route. Private car/taxi transfer to Koh Lanta from Ao Nang costs between $70-130 (vehicle). Smaller cars for 1-3 passengers are always a cheaper option than larger minivans for more people. You can easily search for your private car with driver from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta from a wide range and book in advance online.

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Private car/taxi by Bangkok Taxi 24 from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta (photo: 12go.asia).


❓ FAQ + Tips – Travel from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta:

1. How to book and buy tickets / taxi from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta?

    • You can book your bus/ferry tickets or taxi from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta on 12go.asia ➜.
    • You can also search another travel routes, e.g. Krabi to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta…

2. What is the travel time from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta?

    • Travel by bus/minivan from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta takes about 3-3.5 hours.
    • Travel by private taxi / car from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta takes about 2-3.5 hours.
    • Travel by ferry / speedboat from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta takes about 2-4 hours.

3. How much does it cost to travel from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta?

    • Transfer by bus / minivan from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta costs about $12-22/pp.
    • Transfer by private taxi / car from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta costs about $70-130 (vehicle).
    • Transfer by  ferry / speedboat from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta costs about $15-40/pp.

4. What is the travel distance from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta?

    • Travel distance from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta is about 100 km by tourist bus/minivan/taxi.

5. Is it possible to travel to Koh Lanta via Koh Phi Phi?

6. What is the most fastest option of transport from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta?

    • The most fastest and comfortable way of transport from Ao Nang in Krabi to Koh Lanta is to travel by ferry. But if you will be traveling by van/minibus or private taxi – it is also the same time of transport.

7. Is there a flight from Ao Nang / Krabi to Koh Lanta?

    • No, there is no airport on Koh Lanta travel by plane from Krabi is not possible.

8. Is it possible to travel from Ao Nang Koh Lanta by train?

    • No, it is not possible to travel by train from Ao Nang / Krabi to Koh Lanta because there is no railway.

9. What you can also visit if you are already in Ao Nang?

    • If you are already in Ao Nang, you can also travel by ferry or boat to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi. These islands you can find and visit in Phang Nga Bay, they are accessible only by boat or ferry. You can book ferry tickets to Koh Yao online. You can also travel to Khao Sok National Park.

10. How to travel from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe?

    • The most popular option of transfer to Koh Lipe from Koh Lanta is to travel by ferry / speedboat, it takes about 2-3 hours. Read this article > How to travel to Koh Lipe?

11. Which are the most popular and beautiful islands in Thailand?

    • There are a lot of various interesting, beautiful and also isolated or tourist islands in Thailand. Most of them are in the Gulf of Thailand or Phang Nga Bay. Read this article: The Best Islands in Thailand.

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🚍 Bus – Minivan Schedule / Timetable – Ao Nang to Koh Lanta + Tickets:

Bus Schedule - Ao Nang to Koh Lanta

Departs in Ao Nang

Arrival in Koh Lanta

Jijie Tour and Travel

07:30

10:30

Jijie Tour and Travel

09:30

12:30

Jijie Tour and Travel

10:30

13:30

Jijie Tour and Travel

11:30

14:30

Jijie Tour and Travel

12:30

15:30

Jijie Tour and Travel

13:30

16:30

Jijie Tour and Travel

15:30

18:30

Jijie Tour and Travel

16:30

19:30

Phantip 1970

10:30

15:15

Thubthim Siam Travel

11:00

14:10

Good Luck Lanta Tour

14:30

19:10

Bus Cooperative of Krabi

09:00

12:00

Bus Cooperative of Krabi

12:00

15:00

Bus Cooperative of Krabi

15:00

18:00

Bus Cooperative of Krabi

17:00

20:00

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