Phi Phi to Koh Lanta
In short
Phi Phi to Koh Lanta is about 30 minutes by speedboat, from Tonsai pier to Saladan.
Every way there, side by side
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- How often
- Several a day, morning to mid-afternoon; from ฿700
- Booking
- Speed
Best by group size
Up to 4
- Best way:
- The ferry, then a luxury van for up to 4 from ฿6,500 for 10 hours from Saladan pier
Up to 10
- Best way:
- A private speedboat, quoted, and a party van for up to 10 at the pier
20 and more
- Best way:
- The ferry, and a coach for 20 and more at the pier, quoted
The fastest way and the easiest way
A private speedboat is the fastest and the easiest: about 30 minutes, leaving when the group is ready, with the bags carried on for you. Our van meets the boat at Saladan and takes you straight to the villa.
Ask Tanner which boat suits the group.
Private speedboat
- Time:
- About 30 minutes
- Best for:
- Groups
- Good to know:
- Your group only, quoted
Shared speedboat
- Time:
- About 30 minutes
- Best for:
- Speed
- Good to know:
- Several a day
Ferry
- Time:
- About 1 hour
- Best for:
- Bags and a steady ride
- Good to know:
- Late morning and afternoon
The ferry
The Phi Phi to Koh Lanta ferry is the big, steady boat, with Lanta Petpailin and Chaokoh among the operators. Ferries leave Tonsai late morning and afternoon; check the times at the pier on the day.
The Phi Phi to Koh Lanta ferry time is about an hour, pier to pier.
Insider tip: a late-morning ferry gets you to Lanta for a late lunch and a sunset by the pool. Ask Tanner to book the group's seats.
- about 30 minutes, from ฿700
- about 1 hour
- Tonsai on Phi Phi, Saladan on Koh Lanta
- morning to mid-afternoon; check at the pier
The speedboat
Shared speedboats take about 30 minutes and run all year. Bundhaya's speedboat from Tonsai to Saladan is from ฿700 a seat, and Tigerline and Satun Pakbara also run the route. Check the first and last boat at the pier on the day.
With a lot of bags, take the ferry. Travelling light and in a hurry? Take the speedboat.
Ask Tanner which boat fits your bags.
AIHow many boats cross each day?
Several boats cross each day, Tonsai to Saladan, from morning to mid-afternoon. The operators don't publish fixed times, so the last boat changes with the season.
Check the times at the pier the day before.
Ask Tanner to confirm the times on your date.
Speedboat
- Crossing:
- About 30 minutes
Ferry
- Crossing:
- About 1 hour
Which pier on Phi Phi?
Boats leave from Tonsai pier, in Tonsai village, a short walk from most hotels. On Lanta they land at Saladan in the north.
Insider tip: take the first speedboat of the morning for a full first day on Lanta. Our van meets the boat at Saladan, so nobody hunts for a taxi.
Ask Tanner to have the van at the pier.
No train, just boats
Phi Phi and Lanta are both islands, so it's the ferry, a shared speedboat or your own. They're about 25 km apart across the water.
See Krabi to Phi Phi, Phuket to Phi Phi, Phuket to Koh Lanta and every route on Getting around Thailand, and ask Tanner to plan the next leg.
Tickets and what the crossing costs
The Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta speedboat is from ฿700 a seat. The ferry is the cheaper ticket, so check its fare at the pier.
For up to 10 of you, the party van meets the boat at Saladan, and Tanner prices the boat and the van as one.
Ten of you with bags? Take the private speedboat. That's Tanner's pick.
Ask Tanner to quote the private boat.
Ferry
- From:
- Check the fare at the pier
- Time:
- About 1 hour
Shared speedboat
- From:
- From ฿700 a seat
- Time:
- About 30 minutes
Going the other way
The Koh Lanta to Phi Phi speedboat runs the same route back, Saladan to Tonsai, and makes a good day out from a Lanta villa.
Plan it with Tanner, and the van drops you at Saladan for the boat.
Phi Phi to Koh Lanta in short
- Phi Phi to Koh Lanta is about 25 km across the water, Tonsai pier to Saladan.
- Shared speedboats take about 30 minutes, from ฿700; the ferry about 1 hour.
- Several sailings a day, from morning to mid-afternoon; check at the pier.
- The ferry is the cheaper ticket; the speedboat is the quicker one.
- Timetables change with the season, so check the day before.
- For a group: a private speedboat, on your time, and the van at Saladan.
Checked 7 November 2026.
Is it worth going to Koh Lanta?
Yes, after Phi Phi. Lanta is quieter: long west-coast beaches, quiet villas and sunset bars, after the beach bars and fire shows of Phi Phi.
See our Koh Lanta guide and the Phi Phi nightlife guide, then ask Tanner to hold the villa.
Before you travel
Check boat times at Tonsai pier the day before
Boats leave Tonsai pier and land at Saladan, Koh Lanta
Sailings run morning to mid-afternoon; the last one varies
Lots of bags? Take the ferry, not the speedboat
Take the first speedboat for a full first day on Lanta
No alcohol at public piers or on scheduled boats
The alcohol ban at public piers and on scheduled boats runs from 12 May 2026.
Checked Nov 2026
Tanner's offer
Your van at Saladan pier
Waiting when the boat lands, and straight to the villa on Lanta's west coast.
See the private option →
Written by Tanner Altman · Updated 7 November 2026
Questions
Questions about Phi Phi to Koh Lanta
How long is the ferry from Phi Phi to Koh Lanta?
About 1 hour on the ferry and about 30 minutes by speedboat, Tonsai pier to Saladan. A private speedboat takes about 30 minutes too, and leaves when you're ready.
How much is the ferry to Koh Lanta?
Shared speedboat seats are from ฿700, and the ferry costs less, so check its fare at the pier. A private speedboat for the group is quoted by Tanner with the van.
What is the main pier in Koh Phi Phi?
Tonsai pier, in Tonsai village, a short walk from most hotels. Boats to Koh Lanta leave from there and land at Saladan.
Is there a speedboat to Koh Lanta?
Yes. Shared speedboats leave Tonsai several times a day, from morning to mid-afternoon, and take about 30 minutes, from ฿700 a seat. Check the last boat at the pier.
Is it worth going to Koh Lanta?
Yes, for quieter beaches, pool villas and sunsets after the parties on Phi Phi. Give it 2 or 3 days.
Can we book a private boat from Phi Phi to Koh Lanta?
Yes. A private speedboat for the group is quoted, leaves when you're ready, and our van meets you at Saladan pier.
How far is Koh Lanta from Phi Phi?
About 25 km across the water. That's about 30 minutes by speedboat.
What time do boats leave Phi Phi for Koh Lanta?
From morning to mid-afternoon. The operators don't publish fixed times and they change with the season, so check the first and last boat at Tonsai pier the day before.
Can I do a day trip from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi?
Yes. The speedboat crosses Saladan to Tonsai in about 30 minutes, so a day there works. A private speedboat makes it easy for a group, on your own times.
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Last checked 7 November 2026
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Credits: top photo by Photo: mathieu dreo / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0.