How to go → BANGKOK to KOH LANTA? ☀️

1. Flight + Van to Koh Lanta
2. Bus – Bangkok to Koh Lanta
3. Train + Van or Tourist Bus
4. Private Car to Koh Lanta
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From Bangkok to Koh Lanta by combination of plane, bus, train + boat.

• • When journeying from Bangkok to Koh Lanta, spanning approximately 750 kilometers by land, opting for a direct flight from Bangkok to Krabi proves to be the most efficient route, taking merely about 1.5 hours. From Krabi Airport, travelers can seamlessly transition to Koh Lanta via tourist van/minivan or shuttle bus, with a travel duration of around 2-3 hours. A short ferry-boat ride from Hua Hin Pier to Koh Lanta, spanning about 1.5 km, completes the journey. This plane + bus option, facilitated via Krabi Airport, typically ranges from $35 to $150 per person, offering a time-saving alternative. Additionally, ferries/speedboats departing from Krabi to Koh Lanta Saladan Pier provide another transportation option.
  • Alternatively, travelers can embark on a train journey from Bangkok to Surat Thani, albeit with a longer travel time of about 9-12 hours. Private transport companies also offer buses, vans, or taxi services from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta. For utmost comfort and speed, traveling via Krabi (by plane+van or bus) is recommended. From Koh Lanta, adventurers can further explore by ferry, venturing to Koh Lipe in southern Thailand, near Malaysia, or to Koh Phi Phi. Secure flights to Krabi Airport from Bangkok and bus/ferry tickets to Koh Lanta conveniently online.

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• • Koh Lanta, nestled in the Andaman Sea, stands as the largest island in southern Thailand, forming an archipelago of approximately fifty islands and islets in Krabi province. The peak tourist season on Ko Lanta spans from October to April, with minimal tourist activity during the remainder of the year. Lacking its own airport or railway station, access to the island is facilitated via bus/van or ferry/speedboat, with Krabi Airport, situated approximately 50 kilometers away, serving as the closest air hub.
  • Travelers have various options to reach Koh Lanta from Bangkok, with the plane+van/bus route via Krabi offering the most efficient and versatile choice, allowing for potential stopovers at Koh Phi Phi. From Koh Lanta, further exploration options include venturing to Koh Mook, Phuket, a renowned tourist destination, or exploring Ao Nang in Krabi.

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How do I get from Bangkok to Koh Lanta?

1. FLIGHT + VAN/BUS from Bangkok to Koh Lanta

The fastest and most convenient way to get from Bangkok to Koh Lanta is by plane and bus/minivan via Krabi. There is no airport on Koh Lanta, but you can use direct flights to Krabi and from the airport you can take a minivan to Koh Lanta immediately. Krabi International Airport is about 60 km from Koh Lanta.

This transport option therefore has a total of 2 steps (+ a short boat transfer to Koh Lanta) and the total transfer time can be approx. 8-12 hours, but this time can also vary. It depends, for example, on waiting for a minivan from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta. In total, an air and minivan transfer from Bangkok to Koh Lanta via Krabi can cost about $40-150/pp.

For direct flights from Bangkok to Krabi, you can use the airlines Thai VietJet, Thai Airways, Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Air, Nok Air or Hanh Air Systems. A direct flight from Bangkok to Krabi takes about 1.5 hours, but you also need to take into account the transfer to the airport in Bangkok and the wait before departure, so in total it can take up to 5 hours.

Prices for direct flights to Krabi from Bangkok can be relatively affordable and range from $30-90/pp. You can easily find and buy tickets to Krabi from Bangkok online ahead of time.

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In the second step, you can use a minivan / minibus transfer from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta. Companies such as Jijie Tour and Travel and Good Luck Lanta Tour will offer you transportation between the airport and this island. Some other companies also go to Koh Lanta via Krabi town and area and then continue to Koh Lanta. So you can definitely visit the Krabi area and then move to Koh Lanta. Transportation by minivan or bus from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta takes about 2-3 hours, depending on the travel route of individual companies.

The indicated travel time by minivan to Koh Lanta may vary slightly. Minivan tickets from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta range from $11-16/pp, depending on the company. You can easily find and buy these tickets online in advance, which is also convenient due to the more limited timetables between the airport and Koh Lanta.

A short boat transfer to Koh Lanta is usually included in the fare. Therefore, when booking a ticket, always read the current information and instructions for the transfer and comply with the given conditions.

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2. BUS from Bangkok to Koh Lanta

A cheaper but long way to get from Bangkok to Koh Lanta by land is by bus. This transport option is offered by Bangkok Travel Plus, but other companies also go via Surat Thani or Krabi, so there may be more companies. The bus transfer from Bangkok to Koh Lanta takes about 15-16 hours, but if you change in Surat Thani or Krabi, for example, the time may vary.

Buses can also be delayed when departing or during the journey, it is good to count on this fact as well. Bangkok Travel Plus will offer you modern buses with reclining seats. You can see information about departure points in Bangkok and arrival points in Koh Lanta when searching and booking tickets online.

So read everything carefully and see exactly where you will go. A bus transfer from Bangkok to Koh Lanta costs between $35-55/pp, if you go with a transfer in Surat Thani or Krabi, the prices may vary slightly. Bus tickets to Koh Lanta from Bangkok can be easily searched and booked online in advance.

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A minor disadvantage of the bus transfer is the more limited timetable of buses going directly from Bangkok to Koh Lanta. More buses may be offered with a transfer in another place or city.

Arrive at the departure point in Bangkok well in advance, at least 30-60 minutes before the bus departs. Also, when booking your ticket to Koh Lanta, please read the current transfer information carefully and follow all instructions given.

3. TRAIN + VAN/BUS from Bangkok to Koh Lanta

Another land transfer option from Bangkok to Koh Lanta is to travel by train and minivan / bus via the city of Surat Thani. You cannot go directly to the island of Koh Lanta by train, there is no railway. So if you would like to go by train, it is best to go to Surat Thani and then use a minivan or bus going to Koh Lanta. The total time of this transfer to Koh Lanta can be approx. 16-21 hours, but this time can vary slightly.

Transfer by train from Bangkok to Surat Thani takes about 9-12 hours, and transfer by minivan or bus from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta takes about 5-6.5 hours. Thai trains will offer you seats or sleeping beds on the way to Surat Thani, it is better to use a sleeping bed, because it is a relatively long route. Ticket prices for these trains also vary according to comfort, seats are always a cheaper option and sleepers more expensive.

Train tickets to Surat Thani from Bangkok cost between $8-50/pp, the cheapest is a seat in 3rd class, but it is also the least comfortable. A good alternative is a sleeping bed in the 2nd class of the train. Train tickets to Surat Thani are easy to find and book in advance online. These trains depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station in Bangkok and arrive to Surat Thani Railway Station, check the Thailand Railway Map.

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In the second step, you will use minivan or bus transfers from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta. This itinerary also includes a short boat transfer to Koh Lanta Island. You can use the services of companies such as Phantip 1970, 12GO Transport, Phangan Tour 2000 or Ramon Transport for transport in this way, i.e. by minivan + boat. Most of these companies operate comfortable smaller minivans for a limited number of passengers.

A short boat transfer to Koh Lanta is usually included in the fare. A minivan transfer from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta costs between $20-25/pp, these prices may vary slightly throughout the year. These minivans depart from Surat Thani city or company branches and arrive at Koh Lanta Saladan Pier or other locations. You will always see this information when searching for tickets online, so review everything carefully.

Again, you can find and buy tickets for minivans or buses to Koh Lanta from Surat Thani easily online. If you travel by train and minivan via Surat Thani from Bangkok to Koh Lanta, you need to purchase a separate ticket for the train and then another ticket for the minivan / minibus.

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4. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Bangkok to Koh Lanta

If you were looking for a private transfer from Bangkok to Koh Lanta, this option is also available. This is the most expensive transport option and the offer includes modern and comfortable air-conditioned vehicles for smaller or larger groups of travelers. Glassflower and Van2Travel companies offer this option of transport to Koh Lanta, these companies also offer transfers on other popular routes in Thailand.

They offer modern smaller classic cars, SUVs and even minivans for multiple passengers at the same time. The advantage of a private transfer is the possibility of choosing a departure point in Bangkok and an arrival point on Koh Lanta, so the indicated travel time may vary slightly.

Transfer by private car/taxi with driver from Bangkok to Koh Lanta takes about 13-17 hours and the fare ranges from $450-580/pp. These prices are based on the type of car you choose, smaller classic cars are always a cheaper option than larger minivans or SUVs for more people. However, you can calculate the fare for individual passengers.

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The advantage of a private transfer is that you will not have to make other stops during the journey, as in the case of a bus or train. However, random stops are only by agreement with the company and the driver.

You can easily search for your private car/taxi with driver from Bangkok to Koh Lanta, view photos and book online ahead of time. Always read the current information and instructions for the transfer and follow the conditions of the transport company to avoid possible misunderstandings.

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