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How to get fromKoh Lanta to Kuahby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Koh Lanta to Kuah by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Minivan, Mini Van, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Ko Lanta to Trangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 36m
    RM 157–160

  2. Speedboat to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pierferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane HKT - LGK
    8h 57m
    RM 591–1,304

  3. Speedboat, Longtail Boat to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Railay Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    3. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KBV - LGK
    9h 38m
    RM 590–1,484

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRM 375Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Koh Lanta to Kuah.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 313.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Koh Lanta to Kuah. However, you can walk to Ko Lanta, take the bus to Trang, take the bus to Satun, drive to Tammalang Pier Satun, take the ferry to Kuah Ferry Terminal, then drive to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Phuket Rassada Pier, take the taxi to Sino Inn Phuket Hotel, take the line 8411 bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then take the taxi to Kuah.

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