Koh Lanta to Railay by Ferry and Transfer
We run the Koh Lanta to Railay connection every day, combining ferry and van to bridge the distance between Lanta's laid-back beaches and Railay's cliff-sheltered coves. The journey takes around an hour on the quickest option, with multiple departures from early morning.
- 1h 10m
- Crossing
- THB 1200
- From
- 3
- Operators
- ~3
- Departures
Departure schedule
| Time | Operator | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 | Jijie Tour and Travel | Van + FerryCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 2h 10m |
| 13:00 | Bundhaya Speed Boat | Ferry | 1h 25m |
| 13:00 | Awaycation Trip | Ferry | 1h 10m |
Typical daily departures — check the live schedule and book above.
Transport types explained
- Ferry
- Larger boat, lowest fares and the steadiest ride — slower, but takes the most passengers (often vehicles too).
- Van
- Minivan transfer — often the hotel or town pick-up leg of a combined ticket.
Operators on this route
Rated 4.7/5 by travellers, from 16 reviews of the operators on this route
Bundhaya Speed Boat 4.7 (15)
Awaycation Trip 5.0 (1)
Jijie Tour and Travel
Piers on this route
Departing Koh Lanta
Arriving Railay
Because Railay is only reachable by sea, the route from Koh Lanta involves both a road transfer and a boat leg — our service handles the full connection. Boats depart from Saladan Pier or Tha Sai Pier on Koh Lanta's north end, with travel time to Railay typically around 60 minutes on the fastest combination. Fares start from THB 605, and there are up to 15 departures a day with first boats leaving from around 07:00.
Arriving at Railay
All boats arrive directly at Railay's beach landing — no roads connect the peninsula to the outside, so this is the final stretch of the journey. From the landing, the beaches, climbing walls and beach bars are within easy walking distance.
The most settled sea conditions are in the November-to-April dry season. Outside this window, expect longer journey times in choppier conditions. Morning slots are recommended if you want to maximise time at Railay — the 07:00 to 09:00 departures put you there well before midday.