Transport Options from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta

There are several variations of public transport that you can use to reach Koh Lanta, including a private minivan, shuttle bus, car ferry, speedboat, and passenger ferry. You can mix and match these options to suit your budget and needs.

One of the more affordable and scenic combinations is the shared shuttle bus and passenger ferry. Your trip will start with a 30-minute shared shuttle bus run by Pichet Transport Co to Klong Jilat Pier, where you can connect with the passenger ferry to Koh Lanta. The ferry ride across to Koh Lanta Saladan Pier takes between 2 hours 15 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes, bringing the total journey time to around 3 hours, not including any wait or transfer times.

*For a faster transfer, catch a speedboat from the pier instead. The speedboat ride usually takes 1 hour and 10 minutes but is double the price.

The cost of a ticket on the bus from Krabi Airport to the pier will cost between €2.50 and €4.20 (THB 90-150), and the cost of the ferry will be €14 (THB 500) for a one-way trip. This brings the total cost to around €18.30 (THB 650) per person. 

Tickets for the bus can be bought from the kiosks inside both terminals at Krabi Airport. Your ferry ticket can be purchased at the pier, but since there are limited services each day, we recommend arriving early.

Opting for the passenger ferry and shared shuttle bus from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta is a cheap transfer option, but it’s not very convenient. You will have to wait for the bus to arrive at Krabi Airport, and since there are only two passenger ferries a day, the wait time can be lengthy in between services. Moreover, if you arrive after 14:30, you’ll have no choice but to take a minivan or taxi. 

An affordable alternative, though not necessarily faster than the shuttle bus and ferry combination, is to take a minivan from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta. This option takes between 3 and 4 hours and includes traveling by car ferry for part of the route. It costs about the same as the shuttle and ferry, but it is more streamlined.

Shared minivan services are operated by private companies, so you’ll need to arrange your transfer in advance or upon arrival at one of the travel counters.

Prices will vary between companies, but you can expect to pay around €14 (THB 500) per person for a shared Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta bus. If you haven’t booked online, come prepared to pay in cash.

A shared minivan shuttle is the least flexible transfer option, although it is still more convenient than the shuttle and ferry combination, as all the arrangements will be made on your behalf. However, buses are not very spacious and after three hours the journey can become very uncomfortable.

A more relaxing option is a pre-booked private transfer. You can enjoy a spacious vehicle, with room to stretch out or stop for a rest as needed.