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How to get fromBangkok to Koh Lantaby plane, ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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There are 10 ways to get from Bangkok to Koh Lanta by plane, ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane DMK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    6h 4m
    ฿1,828–3,694

  2. Train, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain train 167
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    17h 24m
    ฿528–1,112

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Saladan Pierbus bus Asia Holiday Travel - Saladan Pier
    10h 30m
    ฿900–2,000

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Floating Pier East Railayferry ferry Khao San Montanatip - Floating Pier East Railay
    2. Take the ferry from Floating Pier East Railay to Saladan Pierferry ferry Floating Pier East Railay - Saladan Pier
    14h 5m
    ฿1,210–2,924

  5. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    6h 27m
    ฿1,950–3,950

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane DMK - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier Koh Lantaferry ferry
    7h 48m
    ฿2,148–4,850

  7. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane DMK - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Muk Pier to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    6h 34m
    ฿2,203–3,717

  8. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane BKK - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 12m
    ฿2,060–5,510

  9. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Bangkok Khao San Road to Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    16h 30m
    ฿1,000–2,600

  10. Ferry via Phi Phi Don

    1. Take the ferry from Office khao San to pp cabana Tonsai pierferry ferry Office khao San - pp cabana Tonsai pier
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier Koh Lantaferry ferry Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier - Saladan Pier Koh Lanta
    16h 44m
    ฿1,750–2,300

Bangkok to Koh Lanta by bus

Calendar91Weekly Buses
Duration10h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿900Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 734.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 4m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Koh Lanta, Thailand?

Asia Holiday Travel operates a bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Saladan Pier once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,492 and the journey takes 10h 30m. Nine other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Saladan Pier via Floating Pier East Railay in around 14h 5m.

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