Getting Here - Ko Lanta to/from Ko Samui
Most often moving between Ko Lanta and Ko Samui is done in planes or buses. Unfortunately, at this time there are only two flights weekly between the locations on Friday and Sunday. Bus trips is how it is most often done with easy connections between Ko Samui and Krabi - your transit city onto Ko Lanta.
Once you're in Krabi you have several options on how to get onto Lanta Island. Pre-scheduling a direct, private air-conditioned minibus (or private speedboat) transfer from the airport or the surrounding area is the quickest. Book Now>
The most inexpensive way between Ko Lanta and Krabi is the public passenger ferry that runs November to May. Public minibus service is also available between Krabi and Ko Lanta if you miss the passenger ferry or its low season.
Remember if you're arriving after noon at Krabi Airport, you'll be unable to make the last public ferry to Ko Lanta. Your options are then, pre-booking a private shuttle or staying overnight in Krabi town and catching the ferry the next morning. Cars are also for rent at the airport.
By Private Aircon Minivan - Ko Lanta to/from Ko Samui
Leave the driving to us. If you're traveling with young children, or have had a long journey, our reliable, private VIP airport shuttle service will give you and your family piece of mind. Travel easy on your way to Ko Lanta knowing we will be here to meet your family at the airport or pier. If snuggling up close to ten other tourists during your final transfer onto Ko Lanta sounds like a holiday nightmare, our private air-conditioned minivan may better suit your needs.
Best of Ko Lanta Shuttle Service provides private door-to-door transportation to/from Krabi, Trang and Phuket. Book Now>
| Ko Lanta to/from | Ko Samui |
| ONE WAY | 6000 |
| EXTRA PERSON | 300 |
Prices are all-inclusive in Thai Baht based on six passengers, maximum 9 passengers per minivan permitted. Travel time is around 2 hours including two car ferry crossings. All flights can be met for delivery to and from the resort the same day. Note: Airport Shuttle must be pre-booked.
By Road - Ko Lanta to/from Ko Samui
Roads between the two cities, like most other places in Thailand, are well maintained and safe.
Once you get to Krabi look for Highway #4 (Phetkasem Road) heading north down the Andaman Sea coastline towards Trang and Hat Yai. Continue on this highway past the Krabi Airport and through two small towns for about 50 kilometers. Once you've gone through the town of Klong Thom start paying attention to English language roads signs with details about turning right to Ko Lanta at Highway 4206 junction. This turn-off is about 7 kilometers from Klong Thom.
Follow this road for 30 kilometers through small towns towards the coast until you come to the first of two ferries. Once you've crossed the first ferry to Lanta Noi, follow the sign to the second ferry. Cross this ferry and your now in Koh Lanta. Car ferry price is not more than 60 Baht for a vehicle and 15 Baht per person. It runs daily from 7 am to 10 pm.
Bangkok to and from Ko Lanta's main transit cities:
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Bangkok to/from Krabi
Bangkok to/from Trang
Bangkok to/from Phuket
Most popular destinations to and from Ko Lanta:
Ko Lanta to/from Krabi
Ko Lanta to/from Trang
Ko Lanta to/from Phuket
Ko Lanta to/from Phi Phi
Ko Lanta to/from Ko Samui
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