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How to get fromKoh Lanta to Kuala Besutby ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Koh Lanta to Kuala Besut by ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, bus via Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    17h 13m
    RMĀ 279ā€“920

  2. Minivan, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ko Lanta to Trangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Trang to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain train
    4. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kuala Besutcar car
    18h 45m
    RMĀ 102ā€“322

  3. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ao Nangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KBV - KBR
    3. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    11h 5m
    RMĀ 505ā€“1,957

  4. Minivan, Mini Van, drive, bus

    1. Take the bus from Ko Lanta to Trangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus bus
    3. Drive from Satun to Kangarcar car
    4. Take the bus from Kangar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    17h 20m
    RMĀ 129ā€“219

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    17h 43m
    RMĀ 179ā€“807

  6. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ao Nangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane KBV - TGG
    3. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    10h 48m
    RMĀ 695ā€“2,037

  7. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane HKT - KBR
    3. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    11h 12m
    RMĀ 607ā€“1,280

  8. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane HKT - TGG
    3. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    11h 20m
    RMĀ 717ā€“2,060

Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRMĀ 314Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 674.4 km
  • Duration: 17h 13m

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

There is no direct connection from Koh Lanta to Kuala Besut. However, you can take the ferry to Koh Lipe, take the ferry to Kuah Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kuala Perlis, walk to Kuala Perlis, then take the bus to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Koh Lanta to Kuala Besut via Ko Lanta, Trang, Trang, Surat Thani Train Station, and Sungai Kolok in around 18h 45m.

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