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How to get fromKoh Lanta to Malaysiaby bus, car, train, ferry, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Koh Lanta to Malaysia by bus, car, train, ferry, or plane

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  1. Minivan, Mini Van, drive, train

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    1. Take the bus from Ko Lanta to Trangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus bus
    3. Drive from Satun to Bukit Katricar car
    4. Take the train from Bukit Katri to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    13h 38m
    RM 86–159

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai stationferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    16h 4m
    RM 213–1,099

  3. Ferry, ferry to Langkawi International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    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. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    8h 37m
    RM 346–1,473

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Jeti Kuala Kedah to Terminal Shahab Perdanabus bus K10
    4. Take the bus from Alor Setar to KL Sentralbus bus
    16h 44m
    RM 150–811

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    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 Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    16h 50m
    RM 153–789

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to KL Sentralbus bus
    18h 58m
    RM 148–427

  7. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    7h 38m
    RM 399–1,205

  8. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ao Nangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KBV - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    8h 24m
    RM 297–1,461

  9. Ferry to Krabi Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Ao Nangferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane KBV - SIN
    9h 23m
    RM 470–1,533

  10. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Rassada Pier Phuketferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane HKT - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    8h 46m
    RM 359–1,284

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 822.3 km
  • Duration: 13h 38m

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

You can take a bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to KL Sentral via กระบี่, Hat Yai, and Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong in around 18h 58m.

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