Phuket Town to Koh Lanta: Online Booking, Schedules, and Routes

There are three main options:

• Direct speedboats from Rassada Pier (2.5 hours)
• Ferries with a stop at Phi Phi Island (5 hours)
• Combined bus/van and ferry services (5.5 hours)

Travel times vary depending on the mode of transport:

• Speedboats: Approximately 2.5 hours
• Ferries: Around 5 hours (including a stop at Phi Phi Island)
• Combined bus/van and ferry: About 5.5 hours

The final leg of the journey involves a car and motorcycle ferry from Hua Hin pier to Koh Lanta. This ferry runs daily until midnight and takes less than 10 minutes to cross. There is a 50 baht extra charge for foreigners.

Benefits include:

• Easily compare prices and schedules
• Secure your seats in advance
• Receive instant confirmation
• Eligible for cancellations and refunds (depending on the service provider’s policy)

Baggage allowances vary by operator:

• Ferries and speedboats: Generally one carry-on bag and one piece of luggage (< 30 kg)
• Minibus 1996: No specific limitation for luggage weight and size

Some operators may charge extra for additional or oversized luggage. It’s best to confirm the specific policy with your chosen service provider.

Yes, there may be additional fees:

• National park fees (if applicable): Adult 400 THB, Child 200 THB for foreigners; Adult 40 THB, Child 20 THB for Thai nationals
• Car and motorcycle ferry to Koh Lanta: 50 baht extra charge for foreigners

Always check with your operator for the most up-to-date information on fees.

Amenities vary by transport mode:

• Ferries: Often air-conditioned, comfortable seating, toilets, refreshments for purchase
• Speedboats: Open-air seating, faster travel but potentially bumpier ride
• Minibuses: Air-conditioning, comfortable seating for road travel

Specific amenities may vary by operator, so it’s best to check when booking.

Pet policies vary by operator:

• Tigerline Travel: Small pets allowed, require an additional seat ticket and must be kept in a cage
• Minibus 1996: Pets are not allowed

For other operators, it’s best to contact customer support to verify their pet policy.

Minibus 1996: Departures at 06:30 AM, 08:20 AM, 10:40 AM, 11:30 AM, and 12:20 PM from Phuket Bus Terminal 2.

Good Luck Lanta Tour: Departures at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM from Phuket Bus Terminal 1.

Van+Ferry:

• Good Luck Lanta Tour Van Ride: THB 560
• Minibus 1996 Bus+Van+Ferry: THB 650
• Phi Phi Cruiser Van+Ferry: THB 1,200
• Tigerline Travel Taxi+Ferry: THB 1,500
• Call Me Taxi Van+Ferry: THB 1,500
• Call Me Taxi Taxi+Ferry: THB 1,500
• Call Me Taxi Van+Ferry: THB 1,700
• Seatran Phuket Van+Ferry: THB 2,100

Taxi:

• Glassflower Taxi: THB 4,800
• BangkokTaxi24 Taxi: THB 5,200
• Andaman Taxis Taxi: THB 5,600