Krabi International Airport (KBV) → Koh Lanta transfer
The road transfer from Krabi International Airport (KBV) to Koh Lanta is 77 km with 92–115 minutes of driving plus a car-ferry crossing, and a private car usually costs around €65–85. The exact price is shown before booking; please check in your offer whether ferry fees are included.
- From
- Krabi International Airport (KBV)
- To
- Koh Lanta
- Distance
- 77 km
- Typical drive
- 92–115 min
Koh Lanta is a long, relaxed island south of Krabi with beaches along its west coast. Unlike the passenger boats, the private car takes you and your luggage from the arrivals area to your hotel without changing vehicles.
How do you get from Krabi Airport to Koh Lanta by car?
The route runs south-east through farmland and small towns to the pier on the mainland. There the vehicle drives onto a car ferry for a short crossing to Koh Lanta Noi, crosses that smaller island and continues over a bridge to Koh Lanta Yai, where most hotels are.
Ferry departures and waiting times vary with the season and demand, so the total journey can be longer than the driving time alone. You stay with your vehicle and luggage for the whole trip.
Beaches and hotel areas on Koh Lanta
Most resorts lie along the west coast of Koh Lanta Yai. The northern beaches near Saladan are closest to the bridge and have more shops and restaurants, while the beaches further south are quieter and the road becomes hillier.
The island is popular with families, divers and long-stay visitors. Old Town on the east coast has historic wooden houses on stilts but fewer beach hotels.
Indicative prices
A private car for up to three passengers is usually around €65–85. A minivan for up to about seven is typically around €75–100, a good choice for families or for divers with gear bags. Child seats can be requested, and diving equipment should be declared when booking.
Planning your return to the airport
Pick the pickup time
Leave your hotel about four and a half to five hours before an international flight, and around four hours before a domestic one.
Allow for the ferry
Ferry waiting time is not predictable in advance; on busy days it adds to the driving time.
Confirm the day before
The provider confirms the exact pickup time with you by phone or WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a bridge from the mainland to Koh Lanta?
Not at present. Vehicles cross from the mainland to Koh Lanta Noi by car ferry; a bridge then links Koh Lanta Noi with Koh Lanta Yai.
How long is the whole journey to Koh Lanta?
The driving time is 92–115 minutes for 77 km. Add the waiting and crossing time for the ferry, which varies with the time of day and season.
Are ferry fees included in the price?
This depends on the offer. Please check the price details before booking so you know exactly what is covered.
Is a private car better than a shared minibus or boat?
A private car takes you directly from arrivals to your hotel with no stops for other passengers and no change of vehicle. It is especially practical with children or heavy luggage.
Are hotels on Koh Lanta open all year?
Many are, but some smaller resorts reduce services or close during part of the rainy season from about May to October. The main season runs from November to April.