Ao Nang to Koh Lanta: Ao Nang Princess Ferry with Hotel Pickup
Ao Nang to Koh Lanta by Ferry: Hotel Pickup & Direct Crossing
You get hotel pickup in Ao Nang, a direct ferry crossing to Koh Lanta with a brief Railay Beach stop, and basic travel insurance. The ferry runs November to May, and you land at Saladan Pier ready to head to your accommodation on the island.
2h 18m
Step-by-step itinerary
Travel from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta
- Get picked up from hotel
- Depart from Nopparat Thara Pier
- Stop at Railay Beach
- Cruise to Saladan Pier, Koh Lanta
- Take taxi to hotel
The Experience
The ferry horn cuts through the morning air at Nopparat Thara Pier, and you realize you're actually leaving—no rental car stress, no navigation, just the boat and the water ahead. The Ao Nang Princess ferry departs from Ao Nang and takes you straight across to Koh Lanta, with a quick stop at Railay Beach to shuffle a few other passengers. The whole crossing is direct, which means you're not island-hopping for hours; you're on the water for the journey itself, watching the limestone cliffs fade and the Andaman light shift as you move south.
Your day starts with hotel pickup—the driver collects you from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang, or Tubkaek Beach, depending on where you're staying. Timing gets confirmed by email after you book, so there's no guessing when to be ready. You arrive at the pier with enough buffer to board without rushing, and then it's just you and the other travelers heading the same direction. The ferry runs only during high season, November through May, which is when the Andaman weather cooperates and the sea stays calm enough for the crossing.
Landing at Saladan Pier on the north end of Koh Lanta Yai, you step off and grab a taxi to wherever you're staying on the island. Basic travel insurance is included in the fare, which takes one small thing off your mind. The whole setup is built around people who want to move between these two places without arranging it themselves—no car rental, no figuring out which pier, no wondering if you're on the right boat.
What’s included
Hotel pickup from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang, or Tubkaek Beach, one-way ferry transport aboard the Ao Nang Princess with a stopover at Railay Beach, and basic travel insurance.
Operated by Trip Store Krabi
Is this one for you?A good fit if you're moving from Ao Nang to Koh Lanta without a car and want pickup handled for you. The ferry runs only November to May, so plan your travel within those months; that's also when the sea is calmest for the crossing.
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Top questions
When does the ferry operate?
November through May only. It does not run during low season.
Which hotels does pickup cover?
Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang, and Tubkaek Beach. Exact pickup time is confirmed by email after booking.
Where do I get dropped off on Koh Lanta?
Saladan Pier on the north end of Koh Lanta Yai. From there, you can take a taxi to your hotel.
Is travel insurance included?
Yes, basic travel insurance is included in the ferry fare.
Can infants travel on the ferry?
Yes, but infants must sit on an adult's lap.
Do I need to arrange my own transport from Saladan Pier?
Yes, you'll need to grab a taxi from Saladan Pier to reach your hotel on Koh Lanta.
Ao Nang to Koh Lanta: Ao Nang Princess Ferry with Hotel Pickup
2h 18m · at your hotel
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