How to go → CHIANG MAI to KOH LANTA? ☀️

1. Flight + Bus to Koh Lanta
2. Bus / Van to Koh Lanta
3. Train + Bus to Koh Lanta
4. Taxi / Car to Koh Lanta
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From Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta by plane / bus / van / train + speedboat.

• • The distance from Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta spans approximately 1,550 km via Bangkok. The most efficient and quickest mode of transportation from Chiang Mai to Bangkok is by taking a direct flight to Krabi Airport, followed by a van or bus journey. Upon arrival at Krabi Airport, you can proceed to Koh Lanta via van or tourist bus combined with a boat ride. This option typically takes about 7-8 hours and costs approximately $40-120 per person. Additionally, there are various private car or taxi services available from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta.
• • Alternatively, you can opt to travel by Thai Railways train + bus/van via Bangkok and Surat Thani. There are trains available from Chiang Mai to Bangkok and from Bangkok to Surat Thani. Upon reaching Surat Thani, you can continue your journey to Koh Lanta by minivan or bus combined with a boat ride. Options include sleeper trains to Bangkok and Surat Thani, as well as seat buses or minivans. Another possibility is to travel by tourist buses or minivans to Koh Lanta, although bus travel may not be as comfortable due to the extended duration. The most luxurious yet costly option is to arrange a private car or taxi. Tickets and flights from Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta can be easily booked online.

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• • Koh Lanta is an island situated in southern Thailand, near Krabi in the Koh Lanta district. Renowned for its picturesque and secluded beaches, Koh Lanta is a favored destination for beach enthusiasts seeking tranquility away from the tourist crowds. The local beaches, characterized by gentle slopes and generally calm waves throughout most of the year, are particularly noteworthy. Expect expansive beaches lined with coconut palms and the occasional hammock suspended between trees, rather than rows of umbrellas. Local beach bars offer refreshing cocktails or cold Chang beer at reasonable prices. Prior to your visit, familiarize yourself with the weather patterns in Koh Lanta. There are four main travel options from Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta: plane + bus, train + bus, tourist bus, or private car/taxi + ferry/speedboat. You can access Koh Lanta from Chiang Mai via Bangkok, Krabi, Surat Thani, or theoretically Trang. From Koh Lanta, you can journey to Koh Lipe or Koh Mook by ferry or speedboat, with a travel time of approximately 2-3 hours. Alternatively, you can explore Koh Yao Yai in Phang Nga Bay. Koh Yao Yai is in close proximity to Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular tourist destinations.

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How do I get from Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta?

1. FLIGHT + BUS from Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta

This is the most comfortable option of transfer to Koh Lanta. Direct flights from Chiang Mai to Krabi Airport and from this airport you can get to Koh Lanta by tourist bus / van + boat. In this way of transfer you save a lot of travel time.

A) Direct flight from Chiang Mai to Krabi Airport

• • the best and fastest option how to travel from Chiang Mai to Krabi
  • it is also a cheap option of transfer to Koh Lanta from Chiang Mai
  • travel time by direct flight from Chiang Mai to Krabi is about 2 hours
  • airlines from Chiang Mai to Krabi Airport: Thai Air Asia, Bangkok Air…
  • one-way direct flight to Krabi Airport from Chiang Mai costs about at $30-80/pp
  • you can read this article: How to go to Krabi from Chiang Mai?

B) Van or bus from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta (+Boat Transfer)

• • you can travel by tourist bus or minivan from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta
  • transport by van/bus from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta costs about $12-16/pp
  • travel time by van/bus from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta is about 3-4 hours
  • bus companies to Koh Lanta: Bus Cooperative of Krabi, Krabi Airport Shuttle
  • there is a boat / ferry transfer from Hua Hin Pier to Koh Lanta (it is only about 1.5 km)
  • read this article: How to go from Krabi to Koh Lanta?

2. BUS from Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta

A) Bus from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani (via Bangkok)

• • from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani you can travel by tourist bus via Bangkok
  • travel by tourist bus from from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani costs about $35-60/pp
  • travel by tourist bus from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani takes about 22-28 hours
  • there are various bus companies to Surat Thani from Chiang Mai with stopover in Bangkok
  • read this article: How to go from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani?

B) Van/Bus from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta (+Boat Transfer)

• • from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta you can travel by tourist bus or minivan
  • travel time by bus or minivan to Koh Lanta from Surat Thani is about 5.5-6 hours
  • modern, fast, comfortable, air-conditioned buses or private minivans
  • there are also some buses or minivans from Surat Thani Railway Station
  • transport by bus from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta costs about $17-22/pp
  • read this article: How to go to Koh Lanta from Surat Thani?

3. TRAIN + VAN/BUS from Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta

A) Train from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani (via Bangkok)

• • from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani you can travel by train with stopover in Bangkok
  • travel by train from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani via Bangkok costs about $16-110/pp
  • travel time by train from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani via Bangkok is about 22-30 hours
  • read this article: How to go from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani?
  • you can check current Thailand Railway Map + Thailand Train Timetable

B) Bus from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta (+Boat Transfer)

• • from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta you can get by tourist bus or private minivan
  • travel by bus or minivan to Koh Lanta from Surat Thani takes about 5.5-6 hours
  • modern, fast and comfortable, air-conditioned buses or private minivans
  • transfer by tourist bus or minivan from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta costs about $17-22/pp
  • read this article: How to get to Koh Lanta from Surat Thani?

4. PRIVATE CAR from Chiang Mai to Koh Lanta

A) Taxi / Car from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani (via Bangkok)

• • you can also travel by private taxi/car from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani (via Bangkok)
  • transport by private taxi / car from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani via Bangkok takes about 22 hours
  • taxi from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani: Jed Yord, Bangkok Taxi 24, Glassflower and other companies
  • private taxi or car from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani costs about $600-700 (vehicle)
  • read this article: How to travel from Chiang Mai to Surat Thani?

B) Taxi / Car from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta (+Boat Transfer)

• • the most comfortable and fast way of transport from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta
  • transport by private taxi or vehicle/car from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta takes about 2-3 hours
  • private companies from Surat Thani to Krabi: Ramon Transport, Mr Toon, Phantip Charter, Andaman Taxis…
  • you can also book private minivan for up to 9 passengers
  • transport by private car / taxi to Koh Lanta costs about $140-160 (vehicle)
  • read this article: How to travel to Koh Lanta from Surat Thani?

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