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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)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    6h 30m
    ฿3,337–7,188

  2. Bus, train, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lampang to Den Chaibus bus 874 / ...
    3. Take the train from Den Chai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain train
    5. Take the bus from Trang to Ko Lantabus bus
    32h 58m
    ฿1,329–3,001

  3. Bus, Speedboat

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Phuket Rassada Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    28h 34m
    ฿3,622–6,171

  4. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CEI - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 46m
    ฿4,572–9,948

  5. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    8h 49m
    ฿3,892–7,718

  6. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus Route No.909 / ...
    2. Take the busferry from Bangkok Khao San Road to Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    29h 35m
    ฿2,312–4,213

Chiang Rai to Koh Lanta by bus, taxi, and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,622Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,458.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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 Phuket Airport Bus, take the bus to Ranghill Station, take the taxi 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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