Best Option for Most Travellers
Speedboat in season (Oct–Apr) for speed and the option to stop at Phi Phi. Minivan + ferry year-round.
All Transport Options
| Method | Duration | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speedboat | 1.5–2 hours | ฿600–900 | 2–3 daily departures (October–April only) |
| Minivan + Ferry | 3.5–4.5 hours | ฿350–500 | Several daily year-round |
| Private Transfer | 2.5–3 hours | ฿2,500–4,000 | On demand |
Speedboat
฿600–900Seasonal service running October–April. Departs from Rassada Pier in Phuket Town. Stops at Phi Phi Island en route — you can visit Phi Phi for a day and continue to Lanta.
Minivan + Ferry
฿350–500Year-round option: minivan from Phuket to Krabi or Hua Hin Pier, then ferry to Lanta. Involves 1–2 short ferry crossings at the end. Book as a combined ticket from Phuket travel agents.
Private Transfer
฿2,500–4,000Door-to-door convenience including the ferry crossing. Best for families or groups with heavy luggage.
Who runs Phuket 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.
Phuket
- Phuket International Airport(HKT)· Airport18 km
- Laem Hin Pier· Ferry pier8 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 speedboat service only operates in the dry season (October–April). In rainy season, minivan + ferry is the only reliable option.
- 2
Book combined tickets from Phuket travel agents — they handle the Phi Phi stop and ferry connection seamlessly.
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