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How to get fromChiang Rai to Koh Lantaby plane, ferry, bus, train or busferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Koh Lanta by plane, ferry, bus, train, or busferry

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  1. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)planeCEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry
    7h 55m
    ฿3,128–11,275

  2. Bus, bus and ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus TerminalbusRoute No.909 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Khao San Road to Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry
    29h 35m
    ฿2,034–2,506

  3. Bus, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry
    28h 34m
    ฿2,738–7,575

  4. Bus, train, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain102
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain167
    4. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus
    33h 6m

  5. Fly to Trang Airport, Minivan

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)planeCEI - TST
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus
    8h 56m
    ฿2,633–5,925

  6. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)planeCEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry
    8h 54m
    ฿3,598–7,525

Chiang Rai to Koh Lanta by bus and busferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration29h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,034Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Koh Lanta, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Koh Lanta. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Phuket International Airport (HKT), walk to Mai Khao, Phuket International Airport, take the bus to Rassada Pier Phuket, walk to Phuket Rassada Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lanta. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Koh Lanta via Phuket Bus Terminal and Phuket Rassada Pier in around 28h 34m.

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