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There are 7 ways to get from Ko Samui to Koh Lanta by ferry, busferry, plane, bus, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Ferry via Ao Nang

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Ao Nang McDonaldsferry ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Ao Nang McDonalds
    2. Take the ferry from Ao Nang Hotel Transfer to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry Ao Nang Hotel Transfer - Koh Lanta Saladan Pier
    7h 15m
    ฿2,089–2,115

  2. Car ferry, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Lipa Noi Pier to Raja Ferry Donsak Piercarferry car ferry
    2. Take the busferry from Raja Ferry Donsak Pier to Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    10h 30m
    ฿1,105–1,145

  3. Bus and ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    7h 30m
    ฿1,600

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane USM - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    6h 20m
    ฿3,970–9,500

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Lomprayah Nathon Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry Lomprayah Nathon Pier - Koh Lanta
    7h 30m
    ฿4,869

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Koh Lantabus bus Boonsiri Ferry Nathon Pier Koh Samui - Koh Lanta
    7h 40m
    ฿1,500

  7. Fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane USM - 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 14m
    ฿4,180–9,460

Ko Samui to Koh Lanta by ferry and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,089Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 257.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Ko Samui, Thailand and Koh Lanta, Thailand?

You can take a ferry from Nathon Pier Koh Samui to Koh Lanta Saladan Pier via Ao Nang McDonalds and Ao Nang Hotel Transfer in around 7h 15m. Alternatively, Lomprayah operates a vehicle from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Lanta once daily. Tickets cost ฿1,600 and the journey takes 7h 30m.

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