Ko Lanta

Transportation on Koh Lanta

In this article, we will talk about getting around Lanta Island: modes of transportation, cost of services and traffic rules in the resort.
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The central highway on Koh Lanta is laid close to the coast, at a distance of 50-500 meters in different sections. It is about 50 kilometers long. The road cuts off in the south, so you can't get from the National Park in the east of Lanta directly. You'll need to drive to Klong Ning Beach and then follow the road to the opposite side of the island.

There's another highway that connects the west and east of Ko Lanta. It runs between Klong Khong and Long Beach.

Transportation options on Ko Lanta

The most popular modes of transportation on Ko Lanta are tuk-tuk and motorcycle.

Trip time from Saladan Pier in north Lanta

  • Klong Dao - no more than 3 minutes;

  • Long Beach - 10 minutes;

  • Klong Khong - 15-20 minutes;

  • Klong Ning - 25-30 minutes;

  • Nui - 35 minutes;

  • Lanta Old Town - 30 minutes;

  • South Cape - 40-45 minutes.

Taxis and tuk-tuks

There is no public transportation on Ko Lanta, only tuk-tuks. They are a motorcycle with a covered sidecar on the side, the sidecar has room for four passengers.

  • The fare is 30-40 THB for 2-3 kilometers, 200-300 THB between beaches.

  • Tuk-tuk parking is available near the pier at Saladan.

Sometimes you can see cab cars, but there are very few of them. Their prices are the same, but they are more comfortable and have air conditioning.

a motorcycle on the road in summer Asia
Asphalt roads

Roads and Traffic Rules on Lanta Island

  • The roads on the island are excellent, paved roads, built very recently.

  • There are no traffic police on Ko Lanta, so it's okay to ride without a helmet. But a headgear is a must when traveling to protect you from sunstroke.

Gasoline

The average price of fuel for motorcycles on Ko Lanta is from 45 THB per liter. There are gas stations only at Klong Dao and near the cargo pier.

Petrol is sold in bottles on every beach on the island, the price of a bottle is 50 THB, but they are usually incomplete. So one liter will cost about 80 THB.

There is quite a large choice of transportation on Koh Lanta. For independent trips and excursions, we recommend choosing a motorcycle or car. If you're just going to relax on the beach, a tuk-tuk is fine.

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