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How to get fromPadang Besar to Koh Lantaby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Padang Besar to Koh Lanta by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Clock Tower to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    7h 43m
    ฿3,020–5,567

  2. Train, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Thung Songtrain train 46
    2. Take the train from Thung Song to Trangtrain train 167
    3. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    9h 51m
    ฿348–2,012

  3. Minivan, bus via Krabi

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Ban Saladanbus bus
    10h 7m
    ฿420–2,450

  4. Bus, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane HDY - KBV
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierferry ferry
    9h 10m
    ฿4,535–8,235

  5. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to Koh Lanta Saladan Pierbus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 - Koh Lanta Saladan Pier
    10h 20m
    ฿950

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Trang Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Ban Saladanbus bus 757
    10h 59m
    ฿2,325–2,405

  7. Bus, fly to Phuket International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane HDY - HKT
    3. Take the ferry from Phuket Airport to Koh Phi Phiferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Koh Phi Phi Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 19m
    ฿4,045–6,995

Padang Besar to Koh Lanta by train, foot, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,020Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 346 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Koh Lanta, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Padang Besar to Ban Saladan via Hat Yai Bus Station and Krabi Bus Terminal in around 10h 7m.

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