Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta

Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta

Surat Thani Town
Koh Lanta
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Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta Destination Reviews

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The first bus was good . Considerate driver and a nice bus . Then we were left at Krabi for an hour waiting for the second bus . This driver was dangerous and drove far too fast .
Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta, Van Minivan + Ferry, 12Go Transport (12Go Transport), Feb 10, 2025
PA
Very well taken care of everywhere, at all changes. We were charged an extra 100 baht per person because we had rolling suitcases (normal, as specified in the conditions). On the other hand, they really stuff the cars! And for an extra 100 baths per person, they'll take you to your hotel (no grab, and more expensive cab there), so convenient!
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Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Nov 20, 2023
TS
Before the transfer to Krabi, everything is fine. In Krabi, they began to ask everyone where they were on Lanta and take money for delivery to the hotel. This point is incomprehensible - the letter from 12GO somehow does not clearly mention delivery to certain points for free, but this is clearly not the case. The minivan from Krabi was packed with people and luggage so that some had to keep their legs at chest level. And at the same time, the driver stopped and tried to find more passengers. It was good that the minivan drove with the passengers on the ferry and so we quickly found ourselves on the island.
Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Mar 14, 2023
JA
Travelled as a family of 4 (two kids, 10 & 13). Phantip staff in Surat Thani were great. Really helpful and clear. Our bus came on time (10:30) and we were told our trip would be 2 parts, changing buses at Krabi. The first leg (ST to Krabi) was great. Smooth, comfortable, uneventful. However at Krabi town bus terminal there was a ticket tout who targeted us (a family of 4) and swindled 180 baht out of us for 'getting bus to Koh Lanta to drop us at our hotel). In reality, this was a totally unrelated charge, and the staff at the bus terminal watched the whole thing and didn't intervene or say otherwise. At the time we assumed it was part of the 'service' and all connected, but since realised it was just a scam. Disappointing. The second leg (Krabi to Koh Lanta) felt much longer, but again uneventful. All good, would recommend overall.
Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Feb 22, 2023
HN
The van from Surat Thani was full and very uncomfortable. On the way the driver stopped for 10 minutes to get some food but nobody else could left the car - strange
Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta, Van Minivan, Phantip 1970 (พันทิพย์ 1970), Jan 26, 2023
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Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Van
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Van + Van
06:00
10:00
$13.15
Van
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Van + Van
06:00
10:00
$16.82
Van
Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel
Van + Van
06:00
10:00
$13.76
Van
Future Travel and Service
Van + Ferry
06:30
12:00
$13.51
Van
Ramon Transport
Van + Ferry
06:30
13:00
$18.35
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
09:00
14:00
$16.82
  3.6
Van
12Go Transport
Minivan + Ferry
09:00
14:00
$18.35
  4.0
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
10:30
15:30
$16.82
  3.6
Van
12Go Transport
Minivan + Ferry
10:30
15:30
$18.35
  4.0
Van
Phantip 1970
Minivan
12:00
17:00
$16.82
  3.6
Van
12Go Transport
Minivan + Ferry
12:00
17:00
$18.35
  4.0

Transportation from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta

Facts about the transport from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport3h 30m
Earliest Departure6:00 AM
Latest Departure1:30 PM
Departures per day17
Distance175 kilometers
Transport Companies12Go Transport, 12Go Transport Transfer, Andaman Taxis, Future Travel and Service, Kanokwan Travel, Koh Ngai Camping, Mr Toon, Phangan Tour 2000, Phantip 1970, Ramon Transport, Sapthaweephol Tour and Travel

How to get from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta

When you want to get from Surat Thani Town 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 Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Van ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 24.95. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry+van as a ferry+van ticket costs as low as USD 16.22.

How far is Surat Thani Town from Koh Lanta?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta. Your trip will be a total of 109 miles (175 km). The flying distance is 109 miles (175 km).

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta?

The travel time from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 8 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta?

The cost of the trip from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Future Travel and Service: travelling by ferry+van expect to pay as low as USD 16.22 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Van - a one-way Van ticket can cost as much as USD 24.95.

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

  • Ferry+Van price: USD 16.21 - USD 22.93. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Town until 13:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office
  • taxi+Van price: USD 19.26. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta starting from 08:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 11:00 Surat Thani Town Transfer
  • Van price : USD 19.87 - USD 24.95;
  • taxi+Ferry price: USD 22.93. From Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta starting from 06:30 Surat Thani Town Transfer until 06:30 Surat Thani Town Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 158.23 to USD 193.40.

How many trips per day are there between Surat Thani Town and Koh Lanta?

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

  • Vans from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta depart during the day - there are approximately 10 departures a day.
  • 7 by Ferry+Van from Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta starting from 06:00 Surat Thani Town until 13:30 Surat Thani Phangan Tour 2000 Office

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Surat Thani Town 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 158.23.

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

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Surat Thani Town 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 Surat Thani Town 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 Surat Thani Town to Koh Lanta

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Surat Thani Town 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:

  • 47% opted for a van.
  • 37% chosen taxi+Van
  • 16% chosen Ferry+Van