How to Get from Surat Thani to Koh Lanta

You cross the peninsula from the Gulf side to the Andaman Sea: river plains and rubber plantations give way to limestone hills, then to the long beaches and sunset bars of Koh Lanta. Koh Lanta is made up of two islands, Ko Lanta Noi and Ko Lanta Yai, and the Siri Lanta Bridge links them.^[1]

Surat Thani to Koh Lanta by private transfer

A private transfer is the easiest way to make the trip. The driver picks you up in Surat Thani, for example at the airport or railway station, and takes you straight to your resort. On booking platforms, economy and comfort cars and a 9-seat van cost about $150 to $170 per vehicle (November 2026), and the journey takes from about 3 hours 30 minutes, up to 5 hours 30 minutes depending on pick-up point and hotel.^[2] For a group, the van brings the price per head down.

The ferry crossing

The road reaches Ko Lanta Noi by car ferry from the Ban Hua Hin to Ban Khlong Mak terminal. The ferry runs from 06:00 to 22:00 and costs 20 baht per person and 100 baht per vehicle.^[1] Plan for this when you book a late arrival.

Getting to Surat Thani

Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Air fly non-stop from Bangkok Don Mueang to Surat Thani in around 1 hour 5 minutes.^[3]

Tips for Surat Thani to Koh Lanta

• Tell the driver your hotel: Lanta is long, and the drive on the island can add time.
• Arrive in daylight: Ferry and island roads are easier before dark.
• Bring cash: You pay the car ferry fee in baht.