How to Get from Phuket to Koh Lanta

Travelling from Phuket to Koh Lanta by bus and ferry via Krabi involves two key steps: First, take a 3 to 3.5-hour bus ride from Phuket to Krabi. Then, board a ferry for a 1.5 to 2-hour journey to Koh Lanta. This option combines overland and sea travel, offering a more scenic and straightforward route between these two popular destinations.

A minivan ride from Phuket to Koh Lanta costs around . The minivan journey takes about , depending on traffic. operates on this route. Note that this includes a short ferry ride from the mainland to Koh Lanta.

Taking a direct boat from Phuket to Koh Lanta is the most popular option among travellers. You can choose from eight ferry companies operating on this route. Ferry prices start from $18. Travel time is 1h 30m - 9h, depending on whether you book a regular ferry or a speedboat. Apart from being faster, another advantage of booking a speedboat is that most include pickup service from your hotel.

Departure from Phuket

Ferries and speedboats depart from the Rassada Pier, which is only a 20-minute drive away from Phuket town centre. From Phuket town. you can either go by songthaews, shared minivan or taxi. You can also try Grab taxi to Rassada Pier with fares starting from [price 300 THB]. Luckily, the speedboat options include pickup services if your hotel is in the following areas:

• Kata
• Karon
• Patong Beach
• Phuket town

TIP: Be sure to check the weather prior to booking your speedboat ticket as the waters can get quite rough when crossing the sea.

We suggest booking your ferry or speedboat ride in advance as tickets tend to be more expensive when you book at the pier on the day of departure.