Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Koh Tao to Koh Lanta ferry
7 ferry departures are listed from Koh Tao to Koh Lanta on Thursday 5 November, between 09:30 and 21:00, run by Lomprayah, Udomrat Tour, Southern Transport and Holiday Travel Agency and 3 more. The fastest takes 8h 30m; operators publish 7h – 9h 25m (bus + boat). Boats leave from Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao and arrive at Koh Lanta (Saladan).
- Fastest 8h 30m
- 7 departures listed
- 7 operators
- From €34.97
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources★ Popular route
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €34.97 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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Koh Tao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 → 18:00 | EarliestFastestLomprayah Mae Haad Koh Tao → Koh Lanta | 8h 30m | €45.04 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:30 | CheapestUdomrat Tour Mae Haad Pier → Saladan Pier | 14h 30m | €34.97 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:30 | Southern Transport Koh Tao Night Boat → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta Ferry | 14h 30m | €34.97 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:00 | Holiday Travel Agency Mae Haad Pier → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta | 14h | €36.82 | Book |
| 21:00 → 12:00 | Pattana Tour Mae Haad Pier → Sala Dan Pier | 15h | €41.13 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:00 | Fame Tour Mae Haad Koh Tao MS → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta | 14h | €41.86 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:30 | Last boatKoh Tao Booking Center Koh Tao Booking Center Office → Saladan Pier Koh Lanta | 14h 30m | €42.39 | Book |
Operator timetable
3 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026)
- Koh Tao → Koh Lanta: 07:05 → 16:30 speedboat + bus (฿1,700); 09:30 → 18:00 catamaran + bus (฿1,700); 11:00 → 18:00 direct speedboat + bus (฿1,900)
Source: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator), checked 9 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Lanta (Saladan), Krabi |
| Crossing time | 7h – 9h 25m (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 8h 30m) |
| Distance | About 47 nautical miles (87 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (7h – 9h 25m door to door) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran, Coach / van |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
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 Tao to Koh Lanta ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Lanta?
Operators publish 7h – 9h 25m (bus + boat) for Koh Tao to Koh Lanta. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 8h 30m to 15h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 47 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Tao to Koh Lanta?
7 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 09:30 and the last at 21:00 (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 Tao to Koh Lanta ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao; boats arrive at Koh Lanta (Saladan). Some operators use other piers: Mae Haad Koh Tao, Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao Night Boat, Mae Haad Koh Tao MS and Koh Tao Booking Center Office. Your ticket names the pier. The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani).
How much is the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Lanta?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €34.97 to €45.04 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 Tao to Koh Lanta?
Lomprayah, Udomrat Tour, Southern Transport, Holiday Travel Agency, Pattana Tour, Fame Tour and Koh Tao Booking Center. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Tao 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 Tao to Koh Lanta?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How long does it take from Koh Tao to Koh Lanta?
Between 7h and 9h 25m on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 07:05 → 16:30 (speedboat + bus); 09:30 → 18:00 (catamaran + bus); 11:00 → 18:00 (direct speedboat + bus). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.
How much is the Koh Tao to Koh Lanta joint ticket?
From ฿1,700 per person on Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable; prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.
Is Koh Tao 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 Tao (about 47 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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