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There are 9 ways to get from Malaysia to Koh Lanta by train, car, bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, drive, Mini Van, Minivan

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Bukit Ketritrain train
    3. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Satuncar car
    4. Take the bus from Satun to Trangbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    14h 2m
    ฿958–1,489

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    15h 12m
    ฿1,463–6,794

  3. Fly Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    10h 20m
    ฿2,016–11,000

  4. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworthtrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    16h 59m
    ฿1,165–6,552

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    17h 55m
    ฿1,629–6,631

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus bus
    4. Take the bus from กระบี่ to บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladanbus bus
    20h 19m
    ฿1,157–3,622

  7. Fly Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 12m
    ฿3,071–7,050

  8. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KUL - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    9h 22m
    ฿2,801–7,661

  9. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SIN - KBV
    3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    10h
    ฿4,045–10,053

Malaysia to Koh Lanta by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration17h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,629Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 812.3 km
  • Duration: 14h 2m

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

You can take a bus from KL Sentral to บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan via Butterworth, Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal, Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station, and กระบี่ in around 20h 19m.

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