Wondering how to get from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta? There are several options, from the fastest and most expensive to the cheapest and slowest. Here’s all the info to help you decide
There are 3 main options to get from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta.
- Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Private Minivan Transfer
- Krabi Airport To Koh Lanta Shared Minivan Transfer
- Self-drive Car Hire
Here are the details on each option and how to make a booking or buy tickets.
1) Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Private Minivan Transfer
- The Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Private Minivan Transfer is an affordable way for groups of family and friends to get to Koh Lanta
- The minivan transfer is private – it is only for you, your family and friends. It does not pick up any other guests. Up to six members your group can be in one minivan transfer. This lets you travel in comfort.
- You are met at the airport by your transfer driver.
- You are then driven in an air-conditioned minivan to the car ferry crossing to the small island of Koh Lanta Noi. There can be considerable waiting times for the car ferry in high season.
- You are then driven across Koh Lanta Noi to the other side of the island, where there is a bridge to Koh Lanta.
- The minivan proceeds over the bridge and directly to your hotel location on Koh Lanta.
- Book your Koh Lanta Private Minivan Transfer online
- The private minivan transfer price is 3000 Thai Baht total. Up to six people can be in the minivan and the price remains as 3000 Baht.
- You can book the Private Minivan Transfer online at Amazing Lanta
2) Krabi Airport To Koh Lanta Shared Minivan Transfer
- The Krabi Airport To Koh Lanta Shared Minivan Transfer follow the same route as the Private Minivan Transfer above.
- The main difference is that you will have to wait for other passengers to arrive at the airport before you depart. The minivan typically does not depart until all seats in the van are full.
- You will also have to wait to arrive at your hotel on Koh Lanta for other guests to be dropped off, depending on your hotel location
- The Shared Minivan Transfer minivan transfer is ideal for solo travellers or people with very little luggage.
- If you are claustrophobic, the shared minivan is not recommended as conditions can be quite cramped and hot.
- You can book the shared minivan transfer online. Prices begin from 330 Baht per person
- Book Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta online at 12Go
3) Self-Drive Car Hire
- If you feel confident about driving on Thailand’s roads, you can hire a car at Krabi Airport. You can book in advance online. Please remember that driving in Thailand is very different to driving in the West – there are many hazards and road safety education is minimal. Unless you are already experienced at driving in Thailand, it’s recommended to take a transfer.
It’s also easy to get to Koh Lanta from all of the following places – follow the links for full details of the options available on each route
Transport To Koh Lanta
- Khao Lak to Koh Lanta
- Koh Jum to Koh Lanta
- Koh Kradan to Koh Lanta
- Koh Libong to Koh Lanta
- Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta
- Koh Muk to Koh Lanta
- Koh Ngai to Koh Lanta
- Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta – Early Morning Ferry
- Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta – Late Morning Ferry
- Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lanta
- Koh Yao Yai to Koh Lanta
- Krabi Klong Jilad Pier to Koh Lanta
- Langkawi to Koh Lanta
- Phuket Airport to Koh Lanta
- Phuket Ao Po Pier to Koh Lanta
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lanta – Early Morning Ferry
- Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lanta – Late Morning Ferry
- Railay Beach to Koh Lanta
- Trang Airport to Koh Lanta
- Trang Had Yao Pier to Koh Lanta
- Trang Hotel to Koh Lanta
Transport From Koh Lanta
- Koh Lanta to Khao Lak
- Koh Lanta to Koh Jum
- Koh Lanta to Koh Kradan
- Koh Lanta to Koh Libong
- Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe
- Koh Lanta to Koh Muk
- Koh Lanta to Koh Ngai
- Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi – Midday Ferry
- Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi – Afternoon Ferry
- Koh Lanta to Koh Yao Noi
- Koh Lanta to Koh Yao Yai
- Koh Lanta to Krabi Klong Jilad Pier
- Koh Lanta to Langkawi
- Koh Lanta to Phuket Airport – Midday Ferry
- Koh Lanta to Phuket Airport – Afternoon Ferry
- Koh Lanta to Phuket Ao Po Pier
- Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pier – Midday Ferry
- Koh Lanta to Phuket Rassada Pier – Afternoon Ferry
- Koh Lanta to Railay Beach
- Koh Lanta to Trang Airport
- Koh Lanta to Trang Had Yao Pier
- Koh Lanta to Trang Hotel
Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta Map
Zoom in to see the routes of the Express Transfer (red line) and the Minivan Transfer (blue line). The Minivan Transfer uses the car ferry, crosses over Koh Lanta Noi and then takes the bridge over to Koh Lanta. The Express Transfer is not running during the Koh Lanta 2023 -2024 season.
To see all the airports and islands surrounding Koh Lanta, view our detailed Koh Lanta map