How far is it from Phuket to Ko Lao?

The distance between Phuket and Ko Lao is 281 km.

How do I travel from Phuket to Ko Lao without a car?

The best way to get from Phuket to Ko Lao without a car is to Local Bus and bus and travel which takes 5h 26m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Phuket to Ko Lao?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Phuket to Ko Lao, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Ko Lao?

There are 84+ hotels available in Ko Lao.

Phuket to Ko Lao - 4 ways to travel via Local Bus, bus, plane, and Minivan

There are 4 ways to get from Phuket to Ko Lao by bus, unknown, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Local Bus, bus, travel
best
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Takua Pabus
2. Take the bus from ตะกั่วป่า;Takua Pa to ตรงข้ามที่ว่าการอำเภอกะเปอร์;Opposite Kapoe Municiapal Officebus 435
3. Walk from ตรงข้ามที่ว่าการอำเภอกะเปอร์;Opposite Kapoe Municiapal Office to Ko Laounknown
5h 26m
Fly, travel
1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Ranong Airport (UNN)plane HKT - UNN
2. Walk from Ranong-Airport-UNN to Ko Laounknown
6h 45m
Bus, travel
1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus
2. Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดระนอง;Ranong Bus Terminalbus 435
3. Walk from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสาร จังหวัดระนอง;Ranong Bus Terminal to Ko Laounknown
6h 7m
Bus, Minivan, travel
1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Surat Thani to Ranong Bus Stationbus
3. Walk from Ranong Bus Station to Ko Laounknown
8h 41m

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Ranong Airport (UNN) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 7mAverage Duration

฿3,524Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Phuket to Ko Lao.

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Distance: 281.3 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Ko Lao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Phuket to Ko Lao. However, you can take the bus to Takua Pa, take the bus to ตรงข้ามที่ว่าการอำเภอกะเปอร์;Opposite Kapoe Municiapal Office, then travel to Ko Lao. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Ranong Airport (UNN), then travel to Ko Lao.

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