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Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta ferry
10 ferry departures are listed from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta on Thursday 5 November, between 04:00 and 22:00, run by Raja Ferry, Phangan Tour 2000, Southern Transport and Lomprayah and 4 more. The fastest takes 8h; operators publish 7h – 8h 25m (bus + boat). Boats leave from Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan and arrive at Koh Lanta (Saladan).
- Fastest 8h
- 10 departures listed
- 8 operators
- From €28.48
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Halfmoon Festival, 3 Nov 2026 (Ban Tai, Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Halfmoon Festival, 17 Nov 2026 (Ban Tai, Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Jungle Experience Festival, 23 Nov 2026 (Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Full Moon Party, 24 Nov 2026 (Haad Rin, Koh Phangan). Boats from Koh Samui and Koh Tao to Koh Phangan are busiest on the day of and after the party; book ahead. Events calendar
Halfmoon Festival, 2 Dec – 3 Dec 2026 (Ban Tai, Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Halfmoon Festival, 16 Dec – 17 Dec 2026 (Ban Tai, Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Jungle Experience Festival, 23 Dec 2026 (Koh Phangan). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Full Moon Party, 24 Dec 2026 (Haad Rin, Koh Phangan). Boats from Koh Samui and Koh Tao to Koh Phangan are busiest on the day of and after the party; book ahead. Events calendar
High season: boats on popular Andaman Coast routes can sell out in December, January and around holidays. Book a day or more ahead.
Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00 → 16:00 | EarliestRaja Ferry Thong Sala Koh Phangan → Koh Lanta Saladan Pier | 12h | €32.97 | Book |
| 05:00 → 15:00 | Phangan Tour 2000 Thongsala Pier Raja Ferry → Koh Lanta Saladan Pier | 10h | €39.17 | Book |
| 05:30 → 14:00 | Southern Transport Thong Sala Pier Koh Phangan → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta Ferry | 8h 30m | €30.76 | Book |
| 05:30 → 15:00 | Phangan Tour 2000 Thongsala Pier Seatran Ferry → Koh Lanta Saladan Pier | 9h 30m | €39.17 | Book |
| 08:00 → 16:00 | FastestLomprayah Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier → Koh Lanta | 8h | €42.39 | Book |
| 22:00 → 12:30 | CheapestSouthern Transport Thong Sala Pier Koh Phangan → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta Ferry | 14h 30m | €28.48 | Book |
| 22:00 → 10:30 | Udomrat Tour Thongsala Pier → Saladan Pier | 12h 30m | €31.79 | Book |
| 22:00 → 10:30 | Holiday Travel Agency Thongsala Pier → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta | 12h 30m | €33.12 | Book |
| 22:00 → 11:30 | Fame Tour Thongsala Pier Koh Phangan → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta | 13h 30m | €36.88 | Book |
| 22:00 → 11:30 | Last boatKoh Tao Booking Center Thong Sala Pier Koh Phangan → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta | 13h 30m | €38.41 | Book |
Operator timetable
3 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026)
- Koh Phangan → Koh Lanta: 08:00 → 16:00 catamaran + bus (฿1,600); 08:05 → 16:30 speedboat + bus (฿1,600); 11:00 → 18:00 catamaran + bus (฿1,600)
Source: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator), checked 9 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Lanta (Saladan), Krabi |
| Crossing time | 7h – 8h 25m (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 8h) |
| Distance | About 29 nautical miles (54 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (7h – 8h 25m door to door) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran, Coach / van |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- One Lomprayah joint ticket covers both the road and the sea legs; the times here are from its 2026 timetable (effective 25 August 2026), so check the operator’s site before travelling.
Getting to and from the pier
- The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani)
- Lomprayah’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up / drop-off versions of many of these trips (marked “Any Hotel”) at a higher fare
Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta?
Operators publish 7h – 8h 25m (bus + boat) for Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 8h to 14h 30m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 29 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta?
10 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 04:00 and the last at 22:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 3 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Thong Sala Pier, Koh Phangan; boats arrive at Koh Lanta (Saladan). Some operators use other piers: Thong Sala Koh Phangan, Thongsala Pier Raja Ferry, Thong Sala Pier Koh Phangan, Thongsala Pier Seatran Ferry and Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pier. Your ticket names the pier. The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani).
How much is the ferry from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €28.48 to €42.39 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta?
Raja Ferry, Phangan Tour 2000, Southern Transport, Lomprayah, Udomrat Tour, Holiday Travel Agency, Fame Tour and Koh Tao Booking Center. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How long does it take from Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta?
Between 7h and 8h 25m on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 08:00 → 16:00 (catamaran + bus); 08:05 → 16:30 (speedboat + bus); 11:00 → 18:00 (catamaran + bus). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.
How much is the Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta joint ticket?
From ฿1,600 per person on Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable; prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.
Is Koh Phangan to Koh Lanta a direct ferry?
No. It is a combined bus (or van) and boat trip on one Lomprayah ticket; the sea leg is Lomprayah’s boat between Donsak Pier (Surat Thani) and Koh Phangan (about 29 nautical miles), and the rest is by road.
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- lomprayah.com, checked 9 Oct 2026: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator PDF, effective 25 August 2026): departure, arrival, bus/van and boat type and fare for each joint ticket.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Klong Khong Beach on the west coast of Koh Lanta Yai (Stefan Fussan, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0).
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