Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta by ferry, van, bus, taxi from THB 754

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta Destination Reviews

Lulù

The vans are comfortable, but the boat is terrible. The mattresses are rock hard, as are the pillows. The worst part is that there's hair from previous guests on both the pillow and the sheet. Furthermore, between one van change and the next, there are always biblical waits.

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Van Van + Sleeper Boat, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Jan 26, 2026

Maria L

We arrived at Donsak Pier and waited for a while for our van. Needed to call for help. The van arrived and took us to the other pier and we were quickly pushed in a fully book bus. Nearly missed the connection. In Krabi we had to wait for one hour for connecting minivan to our destination. There was no info about the the stop in Krabi neither that we would travel by bus. It ended well and we were in time! No big problems just lack of information.

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Ferry Ferry + Van + Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Jan 11, 2026

Mark H

Advertised as arrival 16.30. We arrived 17.30. Bus from Don Sak to Krabi very old. Sold by Jorinthion tour. Did not see once a board or sign showing this. At vehicle changes we had to ask a few people to find our way.

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Van Van + Ferry, Jarinthon Tour, Jan 7, 2026

Andre S

Was all perfekt

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Van Ferry + Van, Seatran Discovery (ซีทราน), Dec 29, 2025

Benjamin H

Our driver was excellent! We had a private transfer because no other had booked, so we had a lot of fun with that guy!

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Dec 22, 2025

Jessica S

I was dreading the overnight boat but this was actually the best part. I travelled in low season so it wasn’t full and I had plenty of room and managed to sleep on the boat from Koh Phangan to Surat Thani. Once we got off the sleeper boat it was so chaotic and unorganised. At first there was around 6 of us waiting at the pier (all going different locations - Koh lanta, krabi and Phuket) there was a guy with a 12Go sign that just kept saying wait here 5 mins over and over, then he told the girl going to Phuket she had to wait whilst the rest left so we got in the van then he shouted her to come get in😂 whenever anyone asked questions about what was happening the driver just got really angry and frustrated with us and would just say okay okay over and over. Maybe a language barrier so I do feel bad about this but no explanation was given. We then dropped some people off at different bus stations and pulled into a toilet stop where you could buy coffee etc and more buses pulled up and this again was so chaotic with people going to lots of different destinations and not knowing which van to get in, once organised we then drove to another bus stop dropped 2 people off who were going the same place as us so we asked if we needed to get off and again the driver got super annoyed with us and just said no with no explanation as to why. We then drove around the corner swapped vans again and picked the same 2 passengers back up😂 then we drove to the pier and over to Koh Lanta and the driver tried to make us pay extra to get dropped off at our hotel but when we showed him the ticket said transfer he dropped it. If the mini van situation was refined we would have got to Koh lanta 3 hours earlier. So basically it doesn’t actually matter which company you book with as you all end up on a random van anyway and if you pay for a transfer before hand make sure you can prove it and it’s best not to ask any questions and just trust you’ll end up where you’re going😂

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Van Van + Sleeper Boat, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Oct 14, 2025

Greig W

Not the best. Lots of messing about. The bus is about 30 years old and the toilet is unusable. The mini bus driver did 3 detours which included collecting his wife and 3 children who were in the minibus too. Probably not a huge problem for people getting on in Krabi but we’d been up since 6am travelling from Koh Phangan and by 4pm, we just wanted to get off the transport and be there, not messing about with detours. We went with Lomprayah thinking it would be a better service than some of the other operators but don’t think it was worth the extra cost.

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Ferry Express, Lomprayah (ลมพระยา), Oct 11, 2025

Manda R

Allt gick smidigt men ac:

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Ferry Express, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Apr 28, 2025

Nof A

It went great. But I was pissed that the driver tricked us saying that the taxi costs 250 per person instead of 150 per person to our hotel area. And he made sure that we pay him directly before we even arrived to koh lanta.

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Van Minibus + ferry, 12Go Transport (12Go Transport), Dec 27, 2024

Konstantin L

On this route, you will change VAN to another one in Krabi. In the end, the route looks like this: Koh Phangan to Donsak ferry. Then VAN from Donsak to Krabi. Then another VAN from Krabi to Koh Lanta. Part of the road from Donsak to Krabi was terrible. The VAN was old and uncomfortable. In addition, some kind of device was beeping irritatingly on the dashboard all the way. It made it very difficult to sleep. When I asked to turn off the device or make it quieter, the driver reacted inappropriately - stopped VAN and tried to drop me off right on the road. The VAN on the way from Krabi to Koh Lanta is also not very comfortable, but it is not so long to go. It is wonderful that VAN brings you directly to the selected hotel.

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, Ferry Ferry + Van + Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Dec 6, 2024

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Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Gosafe Transport	Van 9pax	Any time	+8h	€239.08
Van	Phangan Tour 2000	Van + Ferry	05:00	15:00	€24.98
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	05:00	16:30	€21.06	3.8
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	05:30	16:30	€21.06	4.8
Ferry	Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel	Ferry + Van + Ferry	05:30	14:00	€21.49	2.0
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	07:50	16:30	€23.64
Van	Jarinthon Tour	Minivan + Ferry	08:00	16:30	€18.75
Ferry	Lomprayah	Express	08:00	16:00	€23.64	5.0
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat + Van	08:05	16:30	€34.92	5.0
Ferry	Lomlahkkhirin	Speedboat	08:05	17:30	€23.64
Ferry	Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel	Ferry + Van + Ferry	08:30	18:00	€22.83	2.0
Van	Phangan Tour 2000	Van + Ferry	08:30	18:00	€24.98	4.0
Ferry	Lomprayah	Express	11:00	18:00	€23.64	5.0
Ferry	Lomprayah	Express	11:00	18:00	€30.09
Van	Seatran Discovery	Ferry + Van	11:30	19:30	€24.18
Van	Udomrat Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	20:00	11:50	€26.86
Van	Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel	Van + Sleeper Boat	22:00	12:30	€24.18	4.5
Ferry	Fame Tour	Sleeper Boat + Van	22:00	11:30	€29.55	5.0

How to get from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta

When you want to get from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi+ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Ferry ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about EUR 42.98. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as EUR 20.25.

How much does it cost to get from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta?

The cost of the trip from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล): travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as EUR 20.25 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Ferry - a one-way Ferry ticket can cost as much as EUR 42.98.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta:

Ferry+Van price: EUR 20.25 - EUR 38.95. From Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta starting from 05:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 22:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Bus+Ferry+Van price: EUR 24.18. From Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta starting from 07:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 07:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Bus+Ferry price: EUR 29.01. From Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 08:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
Ferry tickets - EUR 29.01 to EUR 42.98.
taxi+Ferry+Van price: EUR 29.28. From Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta starting from 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 05:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
taxi+Ferry price: EUR 30.89. From Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta starting from 08:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 11:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from EUR 274.95 to EUR 274.95.

How many trips per day are there between Koh Phangan and Koh Lanta?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Ferries leave from Koh Phangan for Koh Lanta 10 times a day.
8 by Ferry+Van from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta starting from 05:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 22:00 Thong Sala Koh Phangan
2 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta starting from 08:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan until 11:30 Thong Sala Koh Phangan

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as EUR 274.95.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions..

The most popular transport from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

57% chosen Ferry+Van
33% users voted for a ferry ticket.
7% chosen taxi+Ferry
2% chosen Bus+Ferry
1% Other

Transportation from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta

Facts about the transport from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta

Cheapest Transport	€21
Fastest Transport	8h
Earliest Departure	5:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:00 PM
Departures per day	20
Distance	400 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, Fame Tour, Gosafe Transport, Jarinthon Tour, Jijie Tour and Travel, Koh Tao Booking Center, Lomprayah, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Raja Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Seatran Discovery, Songserm, Udomrat Tour

Popular Routes

Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta