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Coastal Odyssey: Navigating from Koh Lanta to Phuket

Phuket is one of the most popular destinations in Thailand. People call it “The Pearl Of The Andaman Sea”. It’s Thailand’s biggest island. It’s filled with so many options and a variety of activities that suit every budget and every taste.

Enjoy the fresh seafood, the forested landscape around the beaches. Or enjoy diving, hiking, and a relaxing Thai massage. Or you can enjoy a day trip to the nearby islands, Koh Phi Phi, Similan or the sea caves of Phang Nga Bay. Or you can opt for Koh Samui, Koh Lipe, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta, Railay. Check here our Phuket to Phi Phi Tonsai Pier offers. For your information, the distance between Koh Lanta and Phi Phi Island is about 35 kilometers (22 miles.) Bundhaya Speed Boat covers it in 60 minutes.

You can rent a motorcycle for the day or for short distances. Look for the “motorcycle taxi”. Drivers wear red or green vests. They will take you anywhere you want.

When journeying from Koh Lanta to Phuket, you'll find that Krabi Airport serves as a pivotal transportation hub. Situated between Koh Lanta and Phuket, it offers travelers efficient connectivity. Additionally, Krabi Town and Ao Nang, which are both accessible from the airport, serve as excellent stopovers.

From Koh Lanta to Phuket by taxi/minivan

You can book a private taxi/minivan or shared minivan to take you to/from Sea Angel Pier, Phuket international airport, Rassada Pier, Phuket Marina, Patong, Phuket town and many others.

The private minivan carries up to eight people. And the private taxi carries up to three people.

From Koh Lanta to Phuket by ferry

The island has three piers: Sea Angel Pier, Numchai Pier, and the main Pier Rassada Pier, but from Koh Lanta, the ferries only sail to Rassada Pier and Numchai Pier.

For those planning their journey, ferry services are readily available to transport you to your desired destinations. Be sure to check the ferry times, as they vary throughout the day. Multiple ferry operators operate these routes, and you can conveniently purchase your ferry tickets to secure your passage.

When you travel from Koh Lanta to Phuket, you have to change boats in Koh Phi Phi first.

From Saladan Pier to Rassada Pier

Saladan Pier is the only ferry pier in Koh Lanta. The ferry will depart from the pier to reach Koh Phi Phi. After changing of boat, the trip will continue straight to Phuket and reach Rassada Pier.

If you’re in a hurry or need a more luxurious trip, you can buy tickets for the speedboat from Saladan Pier to Rassada Pier. The operator is Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club.

The speedboat trip is not suitable for children under 3 years old, pregnant women, people with back or heart problems or any other physical impediments.

From Saladan Pier to Numchai Pier

The ferry will depart from Saladan Pier to stop at Tonsai Pier in Koh Phi Phi and then change boats to go straight to Phuket.

Best time to visit

30°c is the temperature in Phuket all year round. But the ideal time to visit Phuket is between November and March when the rains stop, the weather is dry, and the sea settles. The weather remains hot and humid outside these months. The weather becomes more challenging from July to October, as the sea becomes dangerous and the warning red flags are all over the beaches. At this time the sea is favorable for surfers due to the high waves especially on the west coast but not so much fun for those hoping to chill and lounge.

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