Travel → KOH LANTA to SURAT THANI? ☀️

1. Bus/Van to Surat Thani
2. Taxi or Car to Surat Thani
3. Ferry + Bus/Van via Krabi
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From Koh Lanta to Surat Thani you can get by van, bus, taxi + ferry.

• • Travel distance from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani in Thailand is about 220 km by land (by bus, minivan). There are 3 ways how you can travel to Surat Thani from Koh Lanta: transfer by tourist bus/minivan, private taxi or car and ferry + bus via Krabi. The most popular option how you can reach Surat Thani town is to travel by private minivan / minibus from Koh Lanta. Transport by tourist bus/minivan from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani takes about 6 hours and tickets cost about $16-20/pp. There are mainly modern private minivans or minibuses to Surat Thani town center.
  • Another option how you can go from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani is to travel by private taxi/car. Travel by private taxi/car from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani takes about 3.5-5 hours and it costs about $140-200/vehicle. It is possible to arrive by private taxi to Surat Thani town, Surat Thani Airport and Surat Thani Railway Station. You can book your private car or luxury minivan online. There is no railway from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani town, there is only a railway from Trang to Surat Thani. It is also not possible to travel by plane, Koh Lanta has no airport. You can also travel from Koh Lanta via Surat Thani to Koh Tao, there are ferries or speedboats from Surat Thani town.

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• • From Koh Lanta to Surat Thani you can also travel by boat/ferry + bus via Krabi. It is a good option if you want to visit Krabi – one of the most popular and attractive sites in southern Thailand. There are boats from Koh Lanta to Krabi and buses or minivan from Krabi to Surat Thani town. Travel by boat + bus/van from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani (via Krabi) takes about 5-7 hours. Surat Thani is one of the most frequented transport junction close to Krabi, Koh Samui and other favorite destinations. But if you are traveling to Surat Thani town, you should definitely visit Koh Samui or Koh Phangan. Read the instructions how you can reach Surat Thani from Koh Lanta below in this article.

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How do I get from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani?

1. VAN / BUS from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani

The cheapest and most popular option for transferring from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani is to travel by minivan or bus. Minivans are actually smaller buses for a limited number of passengers, but relatively comfortable and only offer seats. This option usually includes a short transfer with a ferry to Hua Hin Pier, so this transport option usually has 2 steps.

Minivans can also depart from the place where you will be accommodated on Koh Lanta and then arrive at places such as Surat Thani Kaset 2 or company branches. You will see this information about departure points on Koh Lanta and arrival points in Surat Thani when searching for tickets online.

The total travel time by minivan from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani takes about 6 hours, but the stated travel time may vary and there may be delays. Companies that offer minivan transfers from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta are, for example, Krabi Sea Pearl, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Jijie Tour and Travel, Phantip 1970, and possibly others.

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Transport by minivan or bus from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani costs between $16-20/pp, these prices can change throughout the year and are not fixed. In terms of price, this is the optimal transport option for most solo and low-cost travelers.

You can easily find and buy tickets for a transfer by minivan or bus from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani online in advance. The timetable of these minivans between these places can be more limited and it is therefore advisable to book your ride in advance. You can therefore easily find and buy tickets online in advance.

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2. PRIVATE TAXI / CAR from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani

A very convenient, but at the same time the most expensive option for transportation from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani is a private transfer by a modern car/taxi with a driver. The advantage of a private transfer is that you choose your departure point on Koh Lanta and your arrival point in Surat Thani, which also saves you time.

Arrival points are also, for example, Surat Thani Train Station or Surat Thani Airport. Private transfers by modern cars to Surat Thani from Koh Lanta are offered by companies such as Ramon Transport, Koh Lanta Sea Tour, Andaman Taxis, Van2Travel, Kanokwan Travel, 12GO Transport or KrabiShuttle.

These companies mainly offer smaller classic cars or larger vehicles, such as minivans or SUVs for several people. A minivan is mainly suitable for groups of travelers and can carry 9-10 passengers at a time. Transportation by private car/taxi with a driver from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani in Thailand takes about 3.5-5 hours, but the stated travel time may vary depending on your travel route.

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A private car/taxi transfer from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani costs between $140-200/vehicle, these prices vary depending on the type of car. If you want to use the cheaper option for traveling from Koh Lanta, then in this case smaller vehicles are cheaper than larger minivans for more people.

You can easily search, view and book your private car/taxi with driver to Surat Thani from Koh Lanta online in advance. When booking a car, also read all the information about the transfer and follow the instructions of the taxi companies.

3. FERRY + BUS from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani (via Krabi)

An alternative transfer option from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani is by ferry and bus/minivan via Krabi. This transport option has 2 steps, first it is a ferry/boat trip to Krabi and then a minivan or bus trip to Surat Thani. This is a suitable option mainly for travelers who want to visit the very popular and beautiful area of ​​Krabi.

The total transfer time by boat and bus via Krabi to Surat Thani can be between 6-8 hours, the ferry transfer takes about 1.5-4 hours and the bus trip from Krabi to Surat Thani takes about 3-4 hours. For ferry transfers to Krabi, you can use companies such as Lanta Super Concord Tour, Siri Lanta Speedboats or Ao Nang Travel and Tour.

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The ferry transfer from Koh Lanta to Krabi then costs between $15-40/pp, some companies will also offer you transport to the Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta. In the second step from Krabi to Surat Thani, you can use buses and minivans with Phichet Transport, Krabi Sea Pearl, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, 12GO Transport or Phantip 1970.

Transport by minivan or bus to Surat Thani from Krabi costs between $7-15/pp and is the cheapest option for transport between these cities. There are also various modern private cars and taxis with a driver, but this is a more expensive option.

Departure in Krabi and arrival points in Surat Thani may vary and you will see them when searching and booking tickets online. If you want to travel from Koh Lanta to Surat Thani with a ferry and a bus, you need to find a separate ticket for the ferry and a separate ticket for the bus to Surat Thani.

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