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How to get fromKoh Lanta to George Townby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Koh Lanta to George Town by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Lanta Transport Office to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus Lanta Transport Office - Komtar Bus Terminal
    10h 9m
    RM 210–230

  2. Ferry via Bulone Resort Koh Bulone

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Bulone Resort Koh Buloneferry ferry Koh Lanta Saladan Pier - Bulone Resort Koh Bulone
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Bulone to Penangferry ferry Koh Bulone - Penang
    11h 30m
    RM 306

  3. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Phuket Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    7h 15m
    RM 377–862

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry ferry Koh Lanta Saladan Pier - Bundhaya Pier 1 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier to George Town Hotel Transferferry ferry Koh Lipe Bundhaya Resort Pier - George Town Hotel Transfer / ...
    13h
    RM 342–707

  5. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Krabi Airportferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBV - PEN
    9h 10m
    RM 498–990

Koh Lanta to George Town by foot and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 210Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 451.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Koh Lanta, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

Lanta Transport operates a bus from Lanta Transport Office to Komtar Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost RM 226 and the journey takes 10h. KST Travels also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Lanta Saladan Pier to Penang via Bulone Resort Koh Bulone and Koh Bulone in around 11h 30m.

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