Take the van to the airport or into town, or the boat to Ao Nang or Railay.

The distance from Koh Lanta to Krabi from Saladan is approximately 80–100 km by road, including a short ferry crossing. The best route depends on your exact destination in Krabi. For Krabi Airport or Krabi Town, a minivan is recommended. These depart hourly from your hotel between 6:00 am and 4:00 pm, cost approximately 380–540 baht, and take 2–2.5 hours to reach the airport and about three hours to get to town. For Ao Nang or Railay, a boat trip is the more comfortable option.

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Speedboats depart from Saladan Pier at 1:30 PM in October, arriving in Railay around 2:55 PM and Ao Nang around 3:25 PM for approximately 1,200 baht. From November to April, more boats operate, including a morning ferry to Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi Town. A private transfer to Krabi Airport costs approximately 2,100–3,100 baht and takes about two hours. The last van departs around 4:00 PM. For an evening flight, it is therefore recommended to travel by car or take the Tigerline speedboat and van combination at 4:00 PM. Below you will find the best option for each destination, boat schedules for the low and high seasons, and flight planning tips.

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    • The short answer

    For the trip to Krabi Airport or Krabi Town, a minivan is recommended. These depart hourly from your hotel between approximately 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM. The journey takes 2-3 hours and costs around 380-540 baht, making it the cheapest option. For Ao Nang or Railay, a speedboat departs year-round from Saladan at 1:30 PM, reaching Railay in approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes for about 1,200 baht. After the last minivan around 4:00 PM, you can hire a private car for 2,100-3,100 baht or use Tigerline's speedboat and minivan service to the airport at 4:00 PM for approximately 1,000 baht.

    Key Facts (2026)

    The route is approximately 80–100 km by road and there is a car ferry.

    Saladan is approximately 77 km from Krabi Airport, 89 km from Krabi Town, and 103 km from Ao Nang, plus the short ferry crossing from Lanta Noi to the mainland. Straight-line distances of 50 km do not take any of this into account.

    Minivans run hourly from 06:00 to 16:00 and cost approximately 380 to 540 Baht.

    Each van will pick you up from your hotel. Jijie, At Lanta Vacation, Good Luck Lanta, and Krabi Transport provide transportation to Krabi Airport and Krabi Town; trips to Ao Nang cost approximately 470–800 baht. The car ferry is included in the price.

    Krabi airport is 2–2.5 hours away by van.

    Take a minibus that departs at least 4.5 hours before your domestic flight. The last minibus leaves around 4:00 PM. Therefore, for an evening flight, book a private car (approximately 2,100–3,100 baht) or the Tigerline speedboat and minibus service to the airport at 4:00 PM.

    Speedboats to Ao Nang and Railay depart at 1:30 pm all year round.

    Bundhaya and Koh Ngai Camping also operate in October for approximately 1,200 Baht from Saladan to Railay (around 2:55 pm) and to Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang (around 3:25 pm). Additional departures are available during the high season.

    The ferry to Krabi Town only operates during the high season.

    The Lanta Super Concord ferry departs Saladan at 8:15 a.m. and arrives in Klong Jilad at 11:00 a.m. The crossing costs approximately 480–575 baht from November to April. There is no ferry service to Krabi Town in October.

    A private car costs approximately 2,100–3,100 Baht.

    It takes about two hours to get to the airport, and a bit longer to Ao Nang (up to approximately 3,450 baht). It's the only option after the last van and the route splits into three or four paths.

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    The times and prices shown are from 12Go's live offers for mid-October and mid-December and include all fees. The minibus journey time does not include waiting times at the car ferry, which can take an hour or more in December and January. For private car prices, please refer to 12Go's charter offers.

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    To Krabi Airport or Krabi Town: Take the minivan.

    Hourly departures with hotel pick-up; last departure is at 4:00 PM.

    The minivan is the best option year-round, taking you directly to your doorstep. Jijie runs hourly from approximately 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM for about 430 baht, At Lanta Vacation at 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM for approximately 400 baht (480 baht to Ao Nang), and Good Luck Lanta and Krabi Transport cover the gaps in the schedule. The van picks you up at your hotel, crosses the Siri Lanta Bridge to Lanta Noi, and takes the short car ferry to the mainland. From there, it's about a 2–2.5-hour drive to Krabi Airport and about a 3-hour drive to Krabi Town or the bus station. The ferry crossing is included. Book the evening before at your hotel or online; during peak season, vans fill up quickly in the morning.

    For a flight, you should take a minibus that departs from Lanta at least 4.5 hours before your domestic flight. This allows enough time for pickup, waiting at the car ferry, and check-in. The last minibus departs around 4:00 PM. Therefore, for a flight after approximately 7:30 PM, you will need a private car or the Tigerline speedboat at 4:00 PM followed by a minibus transfer to the airport (approximately 1,000 baht, arrival around 6:30 PM).

    To get to Ao Nang or Railay, take the speedboat at 1:30 pm.

    It also operates in the off-season, and the peak season brings additional costs.

    Boats to Ao Nang and Railay depart year-round from Saladan Pier at the northern tip of Lanta. In mid-October, the speedboat from Bundhaya departed at 1:30 PM, arriving at Railay East at 2:55 PM and at Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang at 3:25 PM for approximately 1,200 baht. The boat from Koh Ngai Camping departed for Railay at the same time and for the same price. This is the only sea connection to Railay, which has no road access. Speedboats get wet in rough seas, so be sure to pack your luggage well.

    From November to April, the ferry schedule is expanded. Bundhaya offers additional departures at 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM, Andaman Wave Master operates a speedboat at 12:30 PM to Railay and Klong Jilad, the Ao Nang Princess ferry departs for Ao Nang and Railay at 1:30 PM from mid-November (approximately 670 baht, slower but more consistent), and the Lanta Super Concord ferry departs at 8:15 AM for the pier in Klong Jilad in Krabi Town, arriving at 11:00 AM (approximately 480–575 baht). None of these ferries operate in October, and there is no boat service to Krabi Town; in this case, using a van is recommended.

    For the trip to Ao Nang or Railay, take the speedboat at 1:30 pm. For the airport or Krabi Town, take the hotel shuttle bus. For flights after approximately 7:30 pm, a rental car is recommended.

    The best-rated hotels in Krabi

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  • #2 Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf & Spa Resort 4.7 (3,574 reviews) Luxurious resort near Krabi with a championship golf course, a full-service spa, and tropical grounds. Check prices
  • #4 Anana Ecological Resort Krabi 4.7 (1,619 reviews) Eco-friendly resort in Ao Nang with spa treatments, suites with private pools, and a quiet location with direct beach access. Check prices
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    • Ferry and speedboat timetables Koh Lanta → Krabi, October and December (2026)

    According to 12Go's offers for late October and mid-December (fees included), all boats depart from Saladan Pier at the northern tip of Lanta. Most operators also offer a van transfer to Ao Nang, Krabi Town, or the airport for a small additional fee. Speedboat services may be canceled during the monsoon season due to rough seas.

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    The same vans and boats in reverse order

    During the day, minibuses run from Krabi Airport, Krabi Town, and Ao Nang, and boats depart from Ao Nang, Railay, and, during peak season, also from Klong Jilad. The guidebook "From Krabi to Koh Lanta" lists departure times from Krabi.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions about the Koh Lanta to Krabi connection.

    Hotel transfers to Krabi Airport or Krabi Town are available hourly between approximately 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM. Minivans cost around 380–540 Baht (travel time: 2–3 hours). For travel to Ao Nang or Railay, take the speedboat at 1:30 PM from the pier in Saladan (approximately 1,200 Baht), which also operates during the off-season. A private car costs approximately 2,100–3,100 Baht.

    The speedboat trip to Railay takes about 1 hour and 25 minutes, and to Ao Nang about 2 hours (departing at 1:30 pm from Saladan). The slower ferry to Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi Town takes about 2 hours and 45 minutes (departing between 8:15 am and 11:00 am), but only operates from November to April.

    Not to Krabi Town. During the off-season, boats run from Saladan to Railay and Ao Nang (1:30 pm speedboats, plus a Tigerline speedboat at 10:00 am to Railay from the end of October). Tigerline also offers a 4:00 pm speedboat service with a connecting shuttle bus to Krabi Airport. The 8:15 am ferry to Klong Jilad Pier operates from November to April. Shuttle buses run year-round.

    The ferry crossing on the Lanta Super Concord at 8:15 am (November to April) costs approximately 480–575 baht, on the Ao Nang Princess around 670 baht, and on the speedboat around 950–1,625 baht, with most fares around 1,200 baht. A ticket including transfer by minibus to your hotel in Ao Nang or to Krabi Airport is slightly more expensive.

    No. Krabi doesn't have a train station, and neither does Lanta. The journey involves taking a minivan (approx. 380–540 baht) to the hotel via the bridge from Lanta and then a short car ferry.

    A hotel transfer by minivan runs hourly from approximately 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM and takes 2–2.5 hours (approximately 380–540 Baht). Please allow at least 4.5 hours before your flight. After the last minivan, you can book a private car (approximately 2,100–3,100 Baht, approximately two hours) or the combination of speedboat and minivan from Tigerline at 4:00 PM (approximately 1,000 Baht).

    The speedboat departing from Saladan at 1:30 PM arrives at the Nopparat Thara pier in Ao Nang around 3:25 PM for approximately 1,200 baht and operates year-round. Minivans to hotels in Ao Nang cost approximately 470–800 baht and take about three hours.

    The speedboat departs from the pier in Saladan at 1:30 PM and arrives in Railay East at approximately 2:55 PM for about 1,200 baht. This service operates even in the off-season. Railay is not accessible by road, so the boat is the only direct connection.

    A private transfer to Krabi Airport or Krabi Town costs approximately 2,100–3,100 baht, and to Ao Nang up to 3,450 baht. The door-to-door journey takes about two hours. For a late flight, this is the only option, as the vans stop running around 4:00 PM.

    From Saladan it is approximately 77 km to Krabi Airport, 89 km to Krabi Town, and 103 km to Ao Nang, including the bridge between the two Lanta islands and a short ferry crossing to the mainland. The journey takes 2–3 hours by minibus.

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