1. Ferry – K.Lanta to Phuket
2. Bus – K.Lanta to Phuket
3. Taxi – K.Lanta to Phuket
4. FAQ + Travel Tips + Info
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From Koh Lanta to Phuket you can travel by ferry, bus/van or taxi.
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- Travel distance from Koh Lanta to Phuket in southern Thailand is about 250 km by bus, taxi via Krabi or about 100 km by ferry. There are 3 options how you can get to Phuket from Koh Lanta: travel by ferry or speedboat, travel by bus/minivan via Krabi or transfer by private taxi/car. The most comfortable and fastest option how to reach Phuket is to take a ferry or speedboat from Saladan Pier in Koh Lanta. There are also various ferries or speedboats via Krabi and they arrive mainly to Rassada Pier in Phuket. Travel by ferry or speedboat from Koh Lanta to Phuket takes about 1.5-3 hours and ferry tickets cost about $25-55/pp.
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- Another option of transfer from Koh Lanta to Phuket is to travel by bus / minivan via Krabi. Transfer by bus/minivan from Koh Lanta to Phuket takes about 6-9 hours (with stopover i Krabi) and it costs totally about $16-35/pp. Transfer by bus or minivan to Phuket is the most cheapest option. The last way how you can go to Phuket from Koh Lanta is to book a private taxi/car. Transfer by private taxi/car from Koh Lanta to Phuket takes about 4-5 hours and it costs about $110-200 (vehicle). You can also travel by private taxi from Koh Lanta to Krabi and from Krabi to Phuket. From Phuket you can travel to Khao Lak or you can take a ferry and visit Koh Phi Phi.
- Book bus/ferry tickets or taxi from Koh Lanta to Phuket online
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- Travel by plane from Koh Lanta to Phuket is not possible, there are no flights, Koh Lanta has no airport. There is also no railway from Koh Lanta to Phuket. Phuket, Thailand’s largest island, is located in the Andaman Sea south of mainland Thailand. The island has a mountainous character, the main range of mountains stretches to the west of the island in a north-south direction. On the west coast there are several sandy beaches, on the east the beaches are often muddy. Near the southernmost tip of the island is Laem Promthep (Brahma’s Cape), a popular sunset spot. One of the most popular tourist destinations in Phuket is Patong Beach.
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- This large and easily accessible beach, whose name can be translated as ‚a forest full of banana leaves‘, is located in the central part of the west coast. Thanks to intensive growth in recent years, most of the cheap shops and nightlife centers of the entire island are located here. Phuket has also an airport and there are direct flights to Bangkok. If you are already in Phuket, you can also take a ferry to Koh Yao Yai or Koh Yao Noi or you can go to Ao Nang in Krabi, there are ferries and boats or tourist minivans to this site. Read the instructions how you can reach Phuket from Koh Lanta below in this article and book your tickets easily online.
| Transfer Mode – Koh Lanta to Phuket: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Ferry / Boat | 1.5-3 hours | $25-55/pp |
| Bus / Van | 6-9 hours | $16-35/pp |
| Private Taxi/Car | 4-5 hours | $110-200 (car) |
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How do I get from Koh Lanta to Phuket?
1. FERRY / BOAT from Koh Lanta to Phuket
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- from Koh Lanta to Phuket you can travel by ferry or speedboat in the tourist season
- transfer by ferry / boat from Koh Lanta to Phuket is a very popular and fastest option of transfer
- transfer by speedboat / speed ferry from Koh Lanta to Phuket takes about 1.5-3 hours
- ferry / boat tickets from Koh Lanta to Phuket cost about $25-55/pp (prices may vary by season)
- ferry companies from Koh Lanta to Phuket: Seatrain Phuket, Tigerline Travel, Bundhaya Speedboat, Satun Pakbara, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel and Tour…
- ferries to Phuket from Koh Lanta depart from: Saladan Pier
- ferries to Phuket arrive to: Rassada Pier, Bang Rong Pier, Naka Island or other pier in Phuket
- come to the Saladan Pier about 30-60 minutes before depature of the boat
- from Saladan Pier you can also travel by speedboat to Koh Mook or Railay Beach in Krabi
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2. BUS / MINIVAN from Koh Lanta to Phuket
A) Bus / Van from Koh Lanta to Krabi
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- from Koh Lanta to Krabi you can travel by minivan, minibus or tourist bus
- bus companies to Krabi: Bus Cooperative of Krabi, Jolly Travel, Ao Nang Travel, Andaman taxis…
- a cheapest way how to travel from Koh Lanta to Krabi or Ao Nang by land
- transfer by van / minibus from Koh Lanta to Krabi takes about 2-3.5 hours
- come at least 30-60 min before departure time of the minivan in Koh Lanta
- consider buying an extra seat if you are traveling with big luggage
- travel by minivan / minibus from Koh Lanta to Krabi costs about $10-22/pp
- read this article: How to go to Krabi from Koh Lanta?
B) Bus / Van from Krabi to Phuket
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- from Krabi to Phuket you can also travel by bus or modern fast minivan
- bus or minivan is the cheapest way of travel from Krabi to Phuket
- private bus companies from Krabi to Phuket: Good Luck Lanta Tour, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport
- transfer by bus or minivan from Krabi to Phuket costs about $6-10/pp
- transfer by bus/van from Krabi to Phuket takes about 3-4 hours
- minivans / buses depart from Krabi Bus Terminal, Krabi Airport and arrive to Phuket Bus Terminal 1
- read this article: How to get from Krabi to Phuket?
3. PRIVATE TAXI/CAR from Koh Lanta to Phuket
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- from Koh Lanta to Phuket you can also travel by private modern taxi/car
- transport by private taxi/car from Koh Lanta to Phuket takes about 4-5 hours
- taxi companies to Phuket: Bangkok Taxi 24, Andaman Taxis, Koh Lanta Sea Tour, Firstplan Transport Services
- private taxi / car from Koh Lanta to Phuket costs about $110-200 / vehicle
- there is a private transfer /taxi from your hotel in Koh Lanta
- you can arrive by taxi to various sites in Phuket: Phuket Airport, Phuket Town, Patong, Karon, hotel…
- from Patong in Phuket you can also travel to Ao Nang or Khao Lak by private taxi car
- private taxi is the most comfortable and expensive way of transport to Phuket
- Book your private taxi / car from Koh Lanta to Phuket easily online
❓ FAQ + TIPS – Travel route from Koh Lanta to Phuket:
1. How to book and buy tickets / taxi from Koh Lanta to Phuket?
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- You can book tickets + private taxi from Koh Lanta to Phuket online on 12go.asia
- you can search and book another routes, e.g. Koh Lanta to Surat Thani, Surat Thani to Phuket…
- You can book tickets + private taxi from Koh Lanta to Phuket online on 12go.asia
2. What is the travel time from Koh Lanta to Phuket?
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- Travel by ferry or speedboat from Koh Lanta to Phuket takes about 1.5-3 hours.
- Travel by bus/minivan from Koh Lanta to Phuket takes about 6-9 hours.
- Travel by private taxi/car from Koh Lanta to Phuket takes about 4-5 hours.
3. What is the travel distance from Koh Lanta to Phuket?
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- Travel distance from Koh Lanta to Phuket in Thailand is about 250 km by bus, taxi or about 100 km by ferry.
4. How much does it cost to travel from Koh Lanta to Phuket?
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- Transfer by ferry or speedboat from Koh Lanta to Phuket costs about $25-55/pp.
- Transfer by tourist bus/minivan from Koh Lanta to Phuket costs about $16-35/pp.
- Transfer by private taxi/car from Koh Lanta to Phuket costs about $110-200 (car).
5. Is it possible to travel by train or plane from Koh Lanta to Phuket?
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- No, there is no train to Phuket from Koh Lanta because there is no railway between these places. There are also no flights from Koh Lanta to Phuket, Koh Lanta has no airport. There are flights from Bangkok to Phuket.
6. Where to rent a motorbike in Phuket?
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- If you want to rent a motorbike / scooter in Phuket or other city in Thailand, try to search and book these motorbikes or scooters online with Bikesbooking.
7. Is there a private taxi/car from Koh Lanta to Phuket?
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- Yes, there are some private taxi companies with various modern cars, minivans or SUV from Koh Lanta to Phuket. You can search and book your private car to Phuket easily online.
8. What is the most cheapest way of transport from Koh Lanta to Phuket?
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- The most cheapest way how you can reach Phuket from Koh Lanta is to travel by bus/minivan. The most cheapest option of travel by bus from Koh Lanta to Phuket should cost about $16/pp.
9. What is the best way of transfer from Koh Lanta to Phuket?
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- The best and fastest option how you can travel to Phuket from Koh Lanta is to take a ferry / speedboat via Phang Nga Bay. There are various ferries between Koh Lanta and Phuket via Krabi.
10. Where to go from Phuket? And how?
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- From Phuket you can travel by bus or taxi Khao Sok National Park in Surat Thani Province, or you can also take a direct flight to Bangkok – the capital of Thailand. You can also go from Patong Beach to Koh Samui.
11. What you can also visit before you arrive to Phuket?
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- You can also visit Ao Nang in Krabi District. There are ferries or speedboats from Koh Lanta to Ao Nang and from Ao Nang to Phuket. Ao Nang is one of the most favorite areas in Krabi area.
12. Where you can also travel from Koh Lanta?
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- From Koh Lanta you can also travel by ferry or speedboat to Koh Lipe or you can go to the Gulf of Thailand and visit Koh Samui – you can go there via Surat Thani town, via this town you can also go to Koh Phangan.
🚕 Taxi Schedule / Timetable – Koh Lanta to Phuket + Taxi Companies:
Taxi Schedule - Koh Lanta to Phuket | Departure in Koh Lanta | Travel Time |
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Bangkok Taxi 24 | Any time | 05:00 |
Andaman Taxis | Any time | 04:30 |
Andaman Taxis | Any time | 05:00 |
Andaman Taxis | Any time | 04:30 |
Koh Lanta Sea Tour | Any time | 05:00 |
Koh Lanta Sea Tour | Any time | 03:45 |
Firstplan Trans. Services | Any time | 04:30 |
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3 Ways of Transfer from Koh Lanta to Phuket:
| 1. FERRY / BOAT from Koh Lanta to Phuket | |
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| Transport Option | Ferry / Boat |
| Availability | Tourist season |
| Travel Time | 1.5-3 hours |
| Price | $25-55/pp (prices may vary by season) |
| Ferry Companies | Seatrain Phuket, Tigerline Travel, Bundhaya Speedboat, Satun Pakbara, Koh Yao Sun Smile… |
| Departure Pier | Saladan Pier, Koh Lanta |
| Arrival Piers | Rassada Pier, Bang Rong Pier, Naka Island, or other pier in Phuket |
| 2. BUS / MINIVAN from Koh Lanta to Phuket | |
| A) Bus / Van from Koh Lanta to Krabi | |
| Bus Companies | Bus Cooperative of Krabi, Jolly Travel, Ao Nang Travel, Andaman taxis… |
| Cheapest Way | Cheapest way to travel from Koh Lanta to Krabi or Ao Nang by land |
| Travel Time | 2-3.5 hours |
| Luggage | Consider buying an extra seat if you are traveling with big luggage |
| Price | $10-22/pp |
| B) Bus / Van from Krabi to Phuket | |
| Bus Companies | Good Luck Lanta Tour, 438 Phuket Krabi Transport |
| Cheapest Way | Cheapest way of travel from Krabi to Phuket |
| Travel Time | 3-4 hours |
| Departure Stations | Krabi Bus Terminal, Krabi Airport |
| Arrival Station | Phuket Bus Terminal 1 |
| 3. PRIVATE TAXI/CAR from Koh Lanta to Phuket | |
| Transport Option | Private Taxi / Car |
| Travel Time | 4-5 hours |
| Taxi Companies | Bangkok Taxi 24, Andaman Taxis, Koh Lanta Sea Tour, Firstplan Transport Services |
| Price | $110-200 / vehicle |
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