Railay to Koh Lanta

Railay to Koh Lanta

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Railay to Koh Lanta Destination Reviews

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Steven
Great trip, well looked after and very professional. Would have given 5 stars but they had a problem with the engine, kept cutting out near the end of the journey. They still got us there safely and before time. Organised getting me to my Hotel and were very professional and friendly. Great people thank you 🙏
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), May 1, 2026
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Nichola S
Rain in Railay was incredibly helpful, he was a rep for bundhaya. He help with our large cases put them on the boat and made sure we were sorted. Such amazing service from him. A big Thank you to Rain and your great service
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Apr 24, 2026
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Sabine
Reliable and punctual service
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Apr 20, 2026
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Ghada N
Excellent organisation & efficiency
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Aonang Princess Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour (บริษัท อ่าวนาง แทรเวล แอนด์ ทัวร์ จำกัด), Apr 13, 2026
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Joshua
Fumes from engines were not great and bit bumpy but ok and only took one hour - good enough!
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Speedboat, Koh Yao Sun Smile (Koh Yao Sun Smile), Mar 18, 2026
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Daniel
Great staff an very helpful and on time
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Speedboat, Tigerline Travel (ไทเกอร์ ไลน์ ทราเวล), Mar 18, 2026
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Kerstin
Everything was Fine !
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Mar 2, 2026
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Barbara C
It was more than one hour late
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Aonang Princess Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 28, 2026
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Russ S
Our pick up from the east pier got cancelled and switched to the west beach. Long walk with all of our luggage.
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Aonang Princess Ferry, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Feb 16, 2026
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Tracy H
Seamless. The pdf showed a desk but the staff didn’t belong to the desk. Luckily pdf told me the operator name so was easily pointed in direction of Tigerline. They loaded our luggage, gave us stickers to identify our stop to driver and headed off across the water. Comfy seats
Railay to Koh Lanta, Ferry Speedboat, Tigerline Travel (ไทเกอร์ ไลน์ ทราเวล), Dec 27, 2025
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Railay to Koh Lanta Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Ferry
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club
Speedboat
08:35
10:00
$22.06
Ferry
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club
Ferry
08:35
10:00
$24.51
Ferry
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club
Speedboat
08:35
10:00
$24.51
Ferry
Tigerline Travel
Speedboat
09:00
10:45
$37.19
Ferry
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Speedboat
10:30
11:50
$24.27
  4.8
Ferry
Awaycation Trip
Speedboat
10:30
11:40
$26.66
  4.5
Ferry
Gosafe Transport
Speedboat
10:30
12:00
$32.17
Ferry
Ao Nang Travel And Tour
Ferry
10:45
12:30
$13.95
  4.5
Ferry
Tigerline Travel
Speedboat
11:15
12:30
$22.98
  3.3
Ferry
Awaycation Trip
Speedboat
13:00
14:10
$26.66
  4.5
Ferry
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Speedboat
13:20
14:40
$24.27
  4.8
Ferry
Awaycation Trip
Speedboat
13:20
14:30
$26.66
  4.5

How to get from Railay to Koh Lanta

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

  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Ferry. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Taxi 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 USD 207.91. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a van as a van ticket costs as low as USD 11.21.

How far is Railay from Koh Lanta?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Railay to Koh Lanta. Your trip will be a total of 37 miles (59 km). The flying distance is 37 miles (59 km).

How long does it take to get from Railay to Koh Lanta?

The travel time from Railay to Koh Lanta can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 2 to 4 hours.

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

The cost of the trip from Railay to Koh Lanta varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is At Lanta Vacation (แอท ลันตา เวเคชั่น): travelling by van expect to pay as low as USD 11.21 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 USD 207.91.

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

  • Van price : USD 11.22 - USD 28.31;
  • Van+Ferry price: USD 16.24. From Railay to Koh Lanta starting from 08:00 Floating Pier East Railay until 08:00 Floating Pier East Railay
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 17.93 - USD 25.89. From Railay to Koh Lanta starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Transfer until 16:20 Ao Nang Transfer
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 33.40 - USD 42.47. From Railay to Koh Lanta starting from 08:00 Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay until 11:15 Krabi Town Hotel Transfer
  • Ferry tickets - USD 34.17 to USD 43.82.
  • taxi+Van price: USD 84.27 - USD 91.01. From Railay to Koh Lanta starting from 00:00 Krabi Airport until 00:00 Krabi Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 19.92 to USD 207.91.

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

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

  • Vans from Railay to Koh Lanta depart during the day - there are approximately 138 departures a day.
  • 14 by Ferry+Van from Railay to Koh Lanta starting from 07:00 Ao Nang Transfer until 16:20 Ao Nang Transfer
  • Ferries leave from Railay for Koh Lanta 5 times a day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Railay to Koh Lanta 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 Railay 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 USD 19.92.

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 Railay 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.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Railay to Koh Lanta. 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 Railay to Koh Lanta.

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 Railay to Koh Lanta

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Railay 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:

  • 37% users voted for a ferry ticket.
  • 26% decided to catch a taxi.
  • 22% opted for a van.
  • 9% chosen taxi+Ferry
  • 6% chosen Van+Ferry

Transportation from Railay to Koh Lanta

Facts about the transport from Railay to Koh Lanta

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h 10m
Earliest Departure12:00 오전
Latest Departure7:30 오후
Departures per day216
Distance59 kilometers
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