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How to get fromHo Chi Minh City to Koh Lantaby plane, ferry, bus, busferry, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Ho Chi Minh City to Koh Lanta by plane, ferry, bus, busferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    best
    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SGN - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    6h
    ฿3,257–7,831

  2. Bus, train, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    38h 12m
    ฿2,012–4,533

  3. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Expressbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express to Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Bangkok Khao San Road to Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    37h 27m
    ฿3,102–5,933

  4. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SGN - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    11h 48m
    ฿5,424–13,712

  5. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane SGN - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    9h 30m
    ฿5,177–12,323

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SGN - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 54m
    ฿5,187–8,486

  7. Bus, bus and ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the bus from Ho Chi Minh to Phnom Penhbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Phnom Penh to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the busferry from Hua Lamphong station to Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    41h 1m
    ฿2,389–3,167

Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration3h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,270Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,085.9 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam and Koh Lanta, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Ho Chi Minh City to Koh Lanta. However, you can fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Ranghill Station, take the taxi to Phuket Rassada Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lanta. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ho Chi Minh Virak Buntham Express to Saladan Pier, Koh Lanta via Phnom Penh Virak Buntham Express, Bangkok, Bangkok Business College, Khok Wua Intersection Opposite Lottery, and Bangkok Khao San Road in around 37h 27m.

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