Take the speedboat and select it based on your flight.

The speedboat trip from Koh Lanta to Phuket takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes from Saladan Pier at the northern tip of Koh Lanta to Rassada Pier near Phuket Town and costs approximately 1,500 baht. Boats run between about 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM during the season, while Bundhaya operates year-round. The catch is the pier location. Rassada is on the east coast of Phuket, 35 km from the airport and 18 km from Patong. So, if you're flying, the boat trip only covers half the distance.

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A boat arriving in the late morning allows for a relaxed afternoon flight. For an early flight, or if you're traveling with family and luggage, the drive from your hotel on Lanta to the airport takes about four hours and costs approximately 4,300–6,300 baht. A combination of boat and minivan, arriving at the airport around 1 p.m., is a good alternative.

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    • Key facts

    The speedboat ride takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and costs approximately 1,500 Baht.

    The Bundhaya departs from Saladan at 10:00, 13:00, and from November to April at 15:30, reaching Rassada approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes later. Other boats depart around 9:00 and 11:00.

    Rassada is 35 km from the airport.

    Allow approximately 50 minutes for a taxi ride from the pier to the airport and arrive two hours before your flight. The 10:00 AM ferry is suitable for flights departing from approximately 3:00 PM onwards.

    The drive to the airport takes about 4 hours.

    The journey is approximately 226 km by car and ferry and costs about 4,300–6,300 baht per car. Longer travel times for the ferry service may occur in December and January.

    A ticket for boat and minibus will reach the airport at 13:00.

    The bus departs from Saladan at 8:00 AM; the 12Go fare is approximately 1,215 Baht. Shared taxis from hotels in Lanta to Phuket Town, Patong, and Kata cost from approximately 975–1,285 Baht.

    The ferry across Phi Phi operates from November to April.

    Andaman Wave Master ferries depart from Saladan at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, changing boats in Phi Phi (approximately 4 hours). The journey is slower and more comfortable, and offers the opportunity to spend a night on Phi Phi.

    There are fewer boats in the off-season.

    On a July day, the only boat in Bundhaya departed at 1 p.m. The vans and cars operate year-round, regardless of sea conditions.

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    Bundhaya's timetables and prices are from their own booking system; the other boats, vans, combination tickets for boat and van, and rental cars are from 12Go (including booking fees). Distances are based on OSRM route planning via OpenStreetMap.

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    Koh Lanta → Phuket: Departure times you can book now

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    The speedboats from Saladan

    All boats to Phuket depart from Saladan Pier in the village at the northern tip of Lanta. It's a short trip from Klong Dao and Long Beach, but a longer one from the south side of the island. The Bundhaya departs at 10:00, 13:00, and 15:30 from November to April, reaching Rassada in about 1 hour and 30 minutes for 1,500 baht. The Satun Pakbara and other boats depart around 9:00 and 11:00, and the Andaman Wave Master speedboat departs at 12:00, arriving in Rassada at 13:40.

    Many tickets include a pick-up service from hotels in Lanta near the main road, so check this when booking. In December and January, it's recommended to book one or two days in advance.

    For a flight from Phuket Airport

    Rassada is on the wrong side of Phuket, 35 km away, which takes about 50 minutes by taxi in normal traffic. Add to that the one-hour and one-and-a-half-hour ferry crossing and the two hours the airport needs to prepare before departure. The 10:00 AM flight from Bundhaya lands around 11:40 AM, which is suitable for a flight starting at approximately 3:00 PM. The 1:00 PM flight lands around 2:30 PM, which is suitable for a flight starting at approximately 5:30 PM, and the 3:30 PM flight is only suitable for a late evening flight.

    The easiest option is a direct ticket to the airport. A ticket for a boat and minivan departs from Saladan at 8:00 AM and arrives at the airport at 1:00 PM. The trip costs approximately 1,215 baht with 12Go. A private transfer from your hotel on Lanta takes about four hours and costs between 4,300 and 6,300 baht. I would recommend the transfer for a morning flight, as it's not accessible by boat, or if you're traveling with children and luggage. In December and January, you should allow extra time for the car ferry.

    The best-rated hotels in Phuket

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  • #2SAii Laguna Phuket 4.7 (5,335 reviews) A beachfront resort on Bang Tao Beach with a relaxed lagoon setting within the Laguna Phuket complex. Check prices
  • #3 Banyan Tree Phuket 4.8 (4,448 reviews) Award-winning luxury resort in northern Phuket, known for its villas with private pools and an exceptional spa. Check prices
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    • To Patong, Kata and Phuket Town

    Rassada is 4 km from Phuket Town, while Patong and Kata are each about 18 km away over the hills, reachable in about half an hour by taxi or Grab. Some boat tickets include transfers to your hotel in Phuket, saving you the hassle of haggling at the pier.

    There are also shared taxis that travel the entire route overland. They pick up passengers from hotels on Lanta in the morning and take them to Phuket Town, Patong, and Kata. Prices range from approximately 975 to 1,285 baht, and the journey, including stops, takes 4.5 to 7 hours. While slower than the boat, they are less affected by rough seas.

    The ferry via Phi Phi

    From November to April, the large Andaman Wave Master ferries depart from Saladan at 8:00 AM and 1:00 PM, transferring at Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi. The crossing to Rassada takes approximately four hours. They are smoother than the speedboats in rough seas and are the best option if you plan to spend one or two nights on Phi Phi along the way.

    Check the boat connections from Phi Phi to Phuket.

    If you are making a stopover on Phi Phi, 12Go lists the onward ferries and speedboats from Tonsai to Rassada.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions about the connection from Koh Lanta to Phuket.

    Approximately 1 hour 30 minutes by speedboat from the pier in Saladan to Rassada and approximately 4 hours by ferry via Phi Phi, which operate from November to April.

    Bundhaya charges around 1,500 Baht, while the other providers on 12Go, whose prices include a booking fee, charge around 1,500–2,000 Baht.

    Bundhaya departs from Saladan at 10:00, 13:00, and from November to April at 15:30. Other speedboats depart around 09:00, 11:00, and 12:00, and the ferries via Phi Phi operate at 08:00 and 13:00 during the season.

    The journey by car takes approximately 4 hours and costs around 4,300–6,300 baht. Alternatively, you can take a ticket for a boat and van that departs from Saladan at 8:00 AM and arrives at the airport at 1:00 PM. The speedboat trip from Rassada to the airport takes about 50 minutes.

    The 10:00 AM flight from Bundhaya, landing in Rassada around 11:40 AM, is suitable for a flight departing around 3:00 PM. The 1:00 PM flight is suitable for a flight departing around 5:30 PM. For a morning flight, traveling by car is recommended.

    No. The boats dock at Rassada Pier near Phuket Town, about 18 km and a half-hour taxi ride from Patong. Some tickets include hotel transfers.

    The speedboat from Bundhaya operates, though possibly only once a day in the off-season; in July, the only boat departs at 1 p.m. Ferries across Phi Phi operate from November to April. Vans and cars travel year-round.

    Take a boat to Phuket Town or the beaches, as this is faster and cheaper. Take a car to the airport, especially for an early flight, as you'll be taken directly there.

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