Best Option for Most Travellers
Minivan + ferry is the standard and cheapest option year-round. Speedboat is faster but seasonal.
All Transport Options
| Method | Duration | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minivan + Ferry | 1.5–2 hours | ฿250–350 | Several daily departures |
| Speedboat | 1–1.5 hours | ฿400–600 | 2–3 daily (Oct–Apr) |
| Private Car + Ferry | 1.5 hours | ฿1,200–2,000 | On demand |
Minivan + Ferry
฿250–350Most common route: minivan from Krabi Town or Ao Nang to Hua Hin Pier (Ban Ko Lanta), then two short car ferries onto the island. The car ferries run frequently and the crossings are quick.
Speedboat
฿400–600Seasonal speedboat from Krabi Town pier or Ao Nang. Fast and scenic but only available in dry season.
Private Car + Ferry
฿1,200–2,000Door-to-door minivan or car including the ferry crossings. Good for families.
Who runs Krabi to Koh Lanta
Operators publishing this route on their own site. Booking direct is usually cheaper than through an agent.
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries
checked 2026-08-21High-speed catamaran, with connecting coach
Publishes a full 2026 timetable; book direct rather than through a beach-front agent.
Book direct
Where you actually leave from and arrive
The transport infrastructure mapped at each end. Distances are straight-line from the town centre, not travel time — in Bangkok in particular the two are very different.
Krabi
- Krabi Airport(KBV)· Airport9 km
- Lomprayah Bus Terminal· Bus station1 km
- Hin Khwang Pier· Ferry pier2 km
Koh Lanta
- Krabi Airport(KBV)· Airport53 km
- Kantang· Train station57 km
- Mini Bus· Bus station34 km
- Sala Dan Pier· Ferry pier2 km
© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Harvested 2026-08-01.
Tips & Things to Know
- 1
The two short car ferries at the end of the journey are an experience in themselves — inexpensive and scenic.
- 2
Combined tickets (minivan + ferry) can be booked at any travel agent in Krabi Town or Ao Nang.
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