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Koh Lanta Transport Connections
It's never been easier to travel to Koh Lanta from Krabi, Phuket, Koh Phi Phi and Trang. Close to 2 international airports, and with many ferry and mini-van services, Koh Lanta has some of the best transport links in Southern Thailand.
Flying to Krabi and Phuket International Airports
Koh Lanta is situated south of Krabi town, and only 70km from Krabi International Airport. We are also close to Phuket International Airport, and air-conditioned mini-van transfers can be easily arranged from both airports to Koh Lanta.
Krabi International Airport connects Koh Lanta to the rest of Asia-Pacific with flights to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok and beyond with Air Asia, Tiger Airways and Thai Air. You can fly into Thailand from almost anywhere in the world via Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, which means that you can avoid Bangkok if you wish.
Phuket International Airport is the second busiest airport in Thailand and directly connects Southern Thailand to the rest of the world, with flights to Malyasia, Singapore, Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Vietnam, South Korea, central and northern Europe, Canada, the United States and many more.
We can arrange air-conditioned mini-van transfers direct from both Krabi (2 hrs) and Phuket (5 hrs) airports to your resort on Koh Lanta, contact us for more details.
Mini-Van transfers to Koh Lanta
Thailand is well served by private mini-van operators and both private taxis and air-conditioned shared mini-vans can be booked at any transport hub such as an airport, train or public bus station, most hotels and the many travel/tour agencies in almost every town throughout Thailand. During peak season, it is wise to book transport a day or so in advance, as these services are very popular with tourists and can get busy.
Minivan timetable (all year)
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Krabi - Koh Lanta | From 07.00, Every 1 hrs, Till 17.00 | Duration 2.30 hrs |
| Koh Lanta - Krabi | From 07.00, Every 1 hrs, Till 16.00 | Duration 2.30 hrs |
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Trang - Koh Lanta | From 08.00, Every 1 hrs, Till 16.00 | Duration 2.30 hrs |
| Koh Lanta - Trang | From 08.00, Every 1 hrs, Till 15.00 | Duration 2.30 hrs |
Connecting services in Krabi and Trang allow you to journey onwards to Hat Yai, Satun, Koh Lipeh and Malaysia in the south, and Surathani, Chumphon, Koh Tao, Koh Samui, Bangkok and many more to the north.
There are hourly mini-van services from Krabi to Phuket all year round, and an excellent public (government) mini-van service which also runs from Koh Lanta to Phuket from November to May.
Ferries to Koh Lanta
Ferry timetable Krabi - Koh Lanta (Mid October until April only)
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Krabi - Koh Lanta | 11.00 | 13.00 |
| Krabi - Koh Lanta | 13.30 | 15.30 |
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Koh Lanta - Krabi | 08.00 | 10.00 |
| Koh Lanta - Krabi | 13.00 | 15.00 |
Ferry timetable Phuket - Koh Phi Phi - Koh Lanta (Mid October till April only).
Note that you will need to change ferry on Koh Phi Phi.
| Route | Depart | Arrive |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket- Koh Phi Phi | 08:00 | 10:00 |
| Koh Phi Phi - Koh Lanta | 11:30 | 12:30 |
| Phuket- Koh Phi Phi | 13:00 | 15:00 |
| Koh Phi Phi - Koh Lanta | 14:00 | 15:30 |
Koh Lipeh
A direct ferry and a fast speedboat service from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipeh runs from November to April, connecting Koh Lanta to the Tarutao National Park, with further ferry/speedboat connections available to Langkawi in Malaysia, just a short distance to the south.
We can arrange transport to Koh Lanta from many destinations in Thailand. Please contact us for more information.
PADI E-Learning
Save time, study the theory for your PADI Open Water Course or Advanced Open Water Course online before your holiday to Koh Lanta. More time diving and relaxing, less time in the classroom.
Short Journey Times
All dive sites are between 30 and 60 minutes journey time on our private speedboat, which means you can sleep late and enjoy a 9am beach departure and an early afternoon return to Koh Lanta with plenty of time to relax on the beach, or prepare your hammock for one of the spectacular sunsets here on Koh Lanta.
Diverse Marine Life
The diving and snorkeling sites around Koh Lanta provide an outstanding habitat for over 200 different coral species and over 400 fish species. With everything from turtles, sharks, and schools of giant trevally cruising the reefs, to coral groupers, trumpet fish, angel fish, butterfly fish, schools of snapper, lion fish, damsel fish, blennies, clown fish, seahorses, nudibranchs, ghost pipe fish and many more. The Andaman Sea truly is a photographers paradise.
Accommodation
Dive & Relax work closely with a few select resorts within easy reach of our dive center, offering a range of accommodation, beach bungalows, garden bungalows, budget bamboo bungalows amd many more. Let us book your accommodation, diving or PADI course, and we'll offer a 10% discount on both.
Photography Workshop
Experienced or first-time underwater photographer? Rent a camera or bring your own and learn how to capture those stunning professional shots often seen in magazines on our 1 day, 2 dive photography workshop at one of the stunning coral reefs in the Andaman Sea.
Explore Koh Lanta
For divers and non-divers alike, there is plenty on Koh Lanta to keep you busy. From elephant treking to Thai cooking school, Muay Thai boxing, sailing trips, mangrove kayak tours, traditional Thai massage and yogo, together with 27 kms of beachs, there is no shortage of things to do on your holiday on this relaxed and slow-paced island.
Private Trips
Add something special to your holiday on Koh Lanta. Charter our luxury speedboat for a private trip to Koh Phi Phi, Koh Haa, the Bida Islands or Hin Daeng. We will pick you up by speedboat from the beach at your resort, with private charters including food, drinks, dive and snorkel equipment, marine park fees, dive guides and dive instructors where necessary.