Take the van from the airport or the city, or the boat from Ao Nang.
The distance from Krabi to Koh Lanta is approximately 80–100 km, including a short ferry crossing. The best route depends on your starting point and the time of day. From Krabi Airport, minivans run to your hotel on Koh Lanta between approximately 8:00 AM and 8:30 PM. The journey costs around 400–540 baht and takes 2–2.5 hours. Therefore, the airport is the most convenient starting point. From Krabi Town, vans and buses from Phantip depart approximately hourly until around 4:45 PM.
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Vans run from Ao Nang during the day, but the boat trip is more comfortable. The Bundhaya speedboat departs from Nopparat Thara Pier at 10:10 AM and from Railay East Pier at 10:30 AM, even in October. From November onwards, the Ao Nang Princess and other speedboats also operate. Boats from Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi Town only run from November to April. Driving costs approximately 2,100–3,300 baht and takes about two hours. Any car trip requires taking the car ferry from Hua Hin Pier to Lanta Noi, where the wait can be several hours in December and January.
Below you will find all options by departure point, the boat schedules for October and December, and information about what to expect on the car ferry.
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The short answer
Take a minivan from Krabi Airport or Krabi Town directly to your hotel on Lanta Island. Alternatively, you can take a boat if you are starting your trip in Ao Nang or Railay. Minivans depart from the airport between 8:00 AM and 8:30 PM, the journey takes 2–2.5 hours, and costs approximately 400–540 baht. At around 400 baht, this is also the cheapest option. The fastest option is the speedboat from Bundhaya, which departs at 10:10 AM from Nopparat Thara or at 10:30 AM from Railay East. The journey takes 1 hour 10–1 hour 50 minutes and costs approximately 1,215 baht. Boats operate year-round.
Key Facts (2026)
Minibuses depart from Krabi Airport until 8:30 pm.
Jijie operates hourly from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm (approx. 429 Baht), and At Lanta Vacation until 8:30 pm (approx. 399 Baht). Arrival at your hotel on Lanta takes 2–2.5 hours. A private car costs approximately 2,100–3,300 Baht.
From Krabi Town, vans and buses depart approximately every hour.
Hotel shuttles run from approximately 07:40 to 16:45, and Phantip buses run hourly from the bus station from 08:00 to 16:00 (approx. 410 Baht, to Saladan Pier), approximately 2.5–3 hours.
The boat operates year-round from Ao Nang or Railay.
The speedboat from Bundhaya departs at 10:10 am from Nopparat Thara Pier and at 10:30 am from Railay East Pier, arriving in Lanta around 11:40–12:00 am for about 1,215 baht, even in October.
Boats from Krabi Town only operate from November to April.
The Lanta Super Concord ferry departs from Klong Jilad at 11:00 AM during peak season (approx. 516 Baht), and the Andaman Wave Master at 9:40 AM. No ferries depart from Klong Jilad in October.
The car ferry can cause additional driving hours during peak season.
Every road trip involves taking the short car ferry from the pier in Hua Hin to Lanta Noi. In December and January, the ferry route can stretch for kilometers; a bridge to the mainland has been commissioned and is expected to be completed around 2029.
It's about 80-100 km on the road.
Approximately 77 km from Krabi Airport to Saladan, 89 km from Krabi Town and 103 km from Ao Nang, plus the car ferry and the Siri Lanta Bridge between the two Lanta islands.
All routes from Krabi to Koh Lanta compared (2026)
The times and prices shown are from 12Go's live offers for mid-October and mid-December and include all fees. The van journey time does not include the car ferry, which can take an extra hour or more in December and January. The boats dock at Saladan Pier on the northern tip of Lanta.
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From Krabi airport, the van will take you to your hotel.
Until 8:30 pm, with transfer to the hotel on Lanta
Most travelers fly to Krabi and then travel directly to Lanta. Minivans are ideal for this. Jijie departs hourly from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm for approximately 429 baht from the airport, while Black Tiger departs hourly until 4:30 pm and again at 7:30 pm. At Lanta Vacation offers the last departures at 6:30 pm and 8:30 pm for approximately 399 baht, arriving in Lanta about two hours later. All minivans will take you to your hotel on the beaches of the west coast between Klong Dao and Klong Nin. If your flight arrives after 8:00 pm, a private transfer is recommended (approximately 2,100–3,300 baht on booking portals), as the last scheduled minivan departs at 8:30 pm.
Book the van online or at the counter in the arrivals area. During peak season, early booking is recommended, as the car ferry crossing can extend the journey time from two to three or four hours.
From Ao Nang or Krabi Town to Koh Lanta, by boat or van
Delivery vans run approximately every hour, and the boats operate in October.
From Krabi Town, hotel shuttles run approximately hourly from about 7:40 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Phantip buses depart from the bus station hourly from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for approximately 410 baht and reach Saladan Pier after 2.5 hours. From Ao Nang, hotel shuttles pick up passengers from about 7:00 a.m. and take them to Lanta Beach. Prices for beach transfers range from approximately 400 to 585 baht, with the last shuttle in the evening costing up to 820 baht.
The boat trip from Ao Nang and Railay is the more comfortable option and operates during the off-season. The Bundhaya speedboat departs at 10:10 AM from Nopparat Thara pier and at 10:30 AM from the floating dock in Railay East, arriving in Lanta around 11:40 AM–12:00 PM for approximately 1,215 baht. From November to April, Bundhaya offers additional departures at 1:00 PM and 2:40 PM. The Andaman Wave Master operates from 9:40 AM–10:15 AM from Klong Jilad, Ao Nang, and Railay (approximately 1,150 baht), and from November 15th, the Ao Nang Princess ferry departs at 10:30 AM from Nopparat Thara for approximately 670 baht.
Krabi → Koh Lanta boat trips, October and December (2026)
According to 12Go's live offers for Thursday, October 15th and Tuesday, December 15th, 2026 (fees included), boats dock at the Saladan pier, where taxis and songthaews await to take passengers to the beaches. Boat trips may be cancelled on particularly unfavorable days due to rough seas.
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The car ferry, the line and the bridge
Why the same delivery van can take two or four hours
Every road trip to Lanta involves a short ferry crossing from Hua Hin Pier on the mainland to Lanta Noi, and then across the Siri Lanta Bridge to Lanta Yai, where the beaches are located. The ferry runs all day, departing as soon as it's full. For most of the year, this makes little difference, but in December and January, the queues stretch for kilometers, and there have been reports of waiting for hours. Therefore, if you're pressed for time, it's advisable to take the ferry from Ao Nang or leave early. Construction of a bridge from the mainland to Lanta Noi has been commissioned; the construction period is expected to take three years, so the ferry is not expected to resume service until around 2029.
The van and the ferry to Koh Lanta
Two excursions filmed by other travelers, an overview of all travel options, and the boat trip from Ao Nang. Nothing will load from YouTube until you press "Play".
Return journey from Koh Lanta to Krabi
Minibuses to the airport and into the city, boats to Ao Nang and Railay
From Koh Lanta, minibuses depart hourly between approximately 6:00 AM and 4:00 PM for Krabi Airport and Krabi Town. Boats run year-round at 1:30 PM back to Ao Nang and Railay. The "Koh Lanta – Krabi" guidebook contains all departure times and information regarding evening flights on the last minibus.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Krabi to Koh Lanta.
Take a minivan from Krabi Airport (until 8:30 pm, approximately 400–540 baht, 2–2.5 hours), Krabi Town, or Ao Nang, with drop-offs at hotels in Lanta. A speedboat also departs year-round from Ao Nang or Railay at 10:10 am or 10:30 am from Bundhaya. Boats from Krabi Town operate only from November to April. A private transfer costs approximately 2,100–3,300 baht.
At the airport, take a minivan that runs from approximately 8:00 AM to 8:30 PM and will take you to your hotel on Lanta in 2–2.5 hours for about 400–540 baht. After the last minivan, you can book a private car (approximately 2,100–3,300 baht, travel time approximately 2 hours).
Yes, there are shared taxis. Jijie runs hourly from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm, and At Lanta Vacation runs until 8:30 pm. Both cost approximately 400–430 baht, including transfer to your hotel. Book online or at the counter in the arrivals hall.
From Ao Nang and Railay, yes, year-round. The speedboat from Bundhaya departs at 10:10 and 10:30 for approximately 1,215 baht. From Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi Town, boats operate only from November to April, including the Lanta Super Concord ferry at 11:00 for approximately 516 baht.
The minibus journey from the airport takes approximately 2–2.5 hours, from Krabi Town 2.5–3 hours, and from Ao Nang about 3 hours. This is in addition to the waiting time at the car ferry, which can be several hours in December and January. The speedboat journey from Ao Nang takes about 1 hour 50 minutes, and from Railay about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Take the speedboat from Bundhaya departing from Nopparat Thara Pier at 10:10 AM (approx. 1,215 baht, year-round) or the minivan that will take you to your beach on Lanta (approx. three hours for 400–585 baht). From November onwards, the Ao Nang Princess ferry (10:30 AM, approx. 670 baht) and other speedboats also operate.
Not yet from the mainland. While the two islands of Lanta are connected by the Siri-Lanta Bridge, a short car ferry crossing from the mainland to Lanta Noi is still required. A bridge to the mainland has been commissioned and is expected to open around 2029.
Yes. The route is approximately 80–100 km and takes about two hours. This includes a short ferry crossing to Lanta Noi and the Siri Lanta Bridge to Lanta Yai. This route is used by all vans and cars. Outside of December and January, the wait at the ferry is short; during these months, the wait can be an hour or more, so it is advisable to leave early.
There are two options. Either a shared transfer with drop-off service to your hotel on Lanta from the airport until 8:30 pm (approx. 400–540 baht) or during the day from hotels in Krabi Town and Ao Nang, bookable online or at the airport counters. Or a private car with door-to-door service (approx. 2,100–3,300 baht, approx. two hours). This is the only option after the last shared transfer and costs almost as much per person for five or six people.
Krabi (Ao Nang and Railay) is known for its limestone cliffs, climbing opportunities, and island tours; Koh Lanta, on the other hand, entices visitors with long, tranquil beaches and a more relaxed pace of life. For a one-week stay, a combination of both islands is recommended: three nights in Ao Nang or Railay followed by four nights on Koh Lanta. For four nights or less, Krabi is the best choice. You can find the complete comparison between Krabi and Koh Lanta here.
Monsoon season runs from May to October. During this time, many bungalows and bars close, the sea is rough, and most boat trips are suspended. September and October are the rainiest months. Vans operate year-round, but boats from Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi Town only run from November to April. The Koh Lanta travel guide provides information on the best time to visit and which beaches to choose.
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