Koh Lanta to Koh Samui by ferry, van, bus, flight, taxi from THB 864

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui Destination Reviews

John B

First part (hotel pick up in koh samui to Krabi) was great, driver was really friendly and turned up on time 👍, Then when it was time to change to another bus In Krabi town things went a bit awry. Delayed connection in Krabi for 2 hours. Sitting around the tour operators office waiting for another bus. Then operator didn't give us our ferry tickets so had to buy them again to complete the last leg of our journey

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui, Ferry Van + Ferry, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel (ทรัพย์ทวีผลทัวร์แอนด์ทราเวล), Feb 2, 2026

Martin H

The driver was really unpolite, we lost a pair of shoes because they weren’t put into the new mini van during a transfer. I asked for support, there is neither a phone number of the company nor an e-mail. I asked via 12Go.asia for support, still no answer. There was no space for your legs if you’re bigger than 1,47m. Good luck

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui, Van Minivan, Krabi Sea Pearl, Feb 2, 2026

Camille G

We missed the first ferry we were supposed to take, having to wait one more hour more at the pier. Unnecessary when the trip is already very long. Other than that an okay experience.

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry + Van, Krabi Transport and Travel (Krabi Transport and Travel), Jan 26, 2026

Julien

Great overall experience. Maybe the A.C in the bus shouldn't be that strong, otherwise I had a great trip

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Jan 25, 2026

Tyler C

Overpacked hot, uncomfortable 3 hour ride in van with no bathroom breaks.

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui, Bus Taxi + Ferry, At Lanta Vacation (แอท ลันตา เวเคชั่น), Jan 25, 2026

Nicola G

Overall the trip was value for money, however it would have been nice to have a toilet stop before the bus journey and to be able to have something to eat on the bus. Great to have all the different forms of transport to do the trip organised for us.

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry + Bus, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Jan 24, 2026

Sepehr Z

They were 2hrs LATE for the pickup. I had to call them 5 times and every time they just tell you they'll come in 15-30 mins but nothing would happen. After 1hr they stopped answering the phone which caused more confusion. If you're gonna be 2hrs late, just push the pick up time by 2hrs. Or when I call you, say it'll come in 2 hours, not 15 mins!!! How hard is that. Besides the pickup mess, the rest of the trip was fine.

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

Elsa A

The driver had the loudest music ever in the speakers throughout the entire trip. The stop was also at a weird place without any decant food nearby. Otherwise it was okay.

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry + Van, Krabi Transport and Travel (Krabi Transport and Travel), Jan 10, 2026

Stephanie F

Very unorganised and very squished in the back of the vans. They ram people in, leaving no room for bags so it’s a tight squeeze because they want as many people to book for money without thinking about your experience. Getting on the ferry was very dangerous and unsafe due to the waves, people were falling over as the ferry kept lifting off the ground. It was terrible. It took 12 hours to get from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui.

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui, Bus Van + Van + Ferry, Good Luck Lanta Tour (Good Luck Lanta Tour), Jan 8, 2026

Giannis

To long exchange 2 bus wait

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui, Ferry Ferry + Van, Krabi Transport and Travel (Krabi Transport and Travel), Dec 31, 2025

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Koh Lanta to Koh Samui Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	BangkokTaxi24	Economy 3pax	Any time	+9h	£222.02
Taxi	Van2Travel	Van 10pax	Any time	+10h	£197.35
Ferry	Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel	Van + Ferry	07:00	15:30	£16.25	3.5
Van	Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel	Van + Sleeper Boat	07:00	15:30	£17.41
Van	12Go Transport	Minibus + ferry	07:30	15:30	£16.72	4.1
Ferry	Phantip 1970	Express	07:30	15:30	£19.50	4.0
Van	At Lanta Vacation	Taxi + Minibus + Ferry	08:00	15:30	£20.90	3.0
Bus	At Lanta Vacation	Taxi + Ferry	08:00	15:30	£20.90
Ferry	Lanta Super Concord Tour	Ferry + Bus	08:15	15:45	£26.91
Bus	Good Luck Lanta Tour	Van + Van + Ferry	08:20	16:30	£17.41

How to get from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui

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

Flight
Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

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

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about GBP 253.65. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as GBP 20.06.

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

The cost of the trip from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is 12Go Transport: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as GBP 20.06 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as GBP 253.65.

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

flight+taxi price: GBP 7.66 - GBP 69.65. From Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer until 07:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
flight+taxi+Van price: GBP 7.66 - GBP 8.34. From Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 06:30 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer until 07:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
Bus+Van price: GBP 15.32 - GBP 16.67. From Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 15:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer until 15:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
Ferry+Van price: GBP 20.06 - GBP 43.46. From Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Koh Lanta Transfer until 08:30 Klong Dao Koh Lanta
Van price : GBP 22.29;
taxi+Ferry+Van price: GBP 23.45. From Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 15:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer until 15:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
Bus+taxi+Ferry price: GBP 24.38. From Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 08:00 Koh Lanta Transfer until 08:00 Koh Lanta Transfer
taxi+Ferry price: GBP 25.05. From Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer until 07:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
Ferry tickets - GBP 25.63 to GBP 29.70.
taxi+Van price: GBP 226.95. From Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 00:00 Koh Lanta until 00:00 Koh Lanta

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from GBP 204.27 to GBP 253.65.

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

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

21 by Ferry+Van from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Koh Lanta Transfer until 08:30 Klong Dao Koh Lanta
Ferries leave from Koh Lanta for Koh Samui 5 times a day.
1 by taxi+Ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui starting from 07:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer until 07:00 Koh Lanta Hotel Transfer
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui. 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 GBP 204.27.

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 Lanta to Koh Samui 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.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui? 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:

73% chosen Ferry+Van
8% users voted for a ferry ticket.
7% chosen taxi+Ferry+Van
5% opted for a van.
3% chosen Bus+taxi+Ferry
2% decided to catch a taxi.
1% Other

Transportation from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui

Facts about the transport from Koh Lanta to Koh Samui

Cheapest Transport	£8
Fastest Transport	2h 50m
Earliest Departure	12:00 AM
Latest Departure	3:00 PM
Departures per day	32
Distance	142 kilometers
Transport Companies	12Go Transport, At Lanta Vacation, Bangkok Airways, BangkokTaxi24, Good Luck Lanta Tour, Jijie Tour and Travel, Krabi Sea Pearl, Krabi Transport and Travel, Lanta Super Concord Tour, Matcha Tour, Nor Phuangphet Transport, Phantip 1970, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Raja Ferry, Ramon Transport, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel, Seatran Discovery, Van2Travel

Popular Routes

Koh Lanta to Koh Samui