How to Get From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok: Fast Cheap and Easy

Getting from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok is a really easy journey which can be done in about 4 hours.

"How do you travel from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok in Thailand".

I recently found a thread on Reddit where a user was trying to find answers to this exact question. But the responses on the thread were a clusterfuck of misinformation.

Which inspired me to write this post to get the up-to-date information out there. Because traveling between these two awesome places is not as difficult, as it seems. There is just a lack of information online.

How to Travel To Khao Sok From Koh Lanta

Book Travel From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok

• Book a Private Transfer From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok (Andaman Taxis)
• Book a Bus Ticket From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok (via Krabi): Part One
• Book a Bus Ticket From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok (via Krabi): Part Two
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There are two routes you can take from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok.Either choose a private car which costs about 5,000 Baht total. Or take the Minivan from Koh Lanta to Krabi Bus Terminal, then connect at Krabi Bus Terminal with the minivan to Khao Sokcosting800 Baht a person.

Map From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok

Private Travel From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok

The entire trip from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok can be made by road so depending on your budget taking a private car is the simplest solution. A private car from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok will cost in the region of 5,000 THB (around 100USD).

Keep reading to find out how to catch thebus from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok🔽

Benefits of a Private Car From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok

• Private car is the quickest way to travel from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok. The entire journey takes around 3 hours.
• Eliminate the need to make a connection at Krabi Bus Station.
• Leave at whichever time is most convenient for you. There is no tie to a bus schedule.
• The cost is the same for a private minivan or private car. The cost can be split between those traveling meaning for a large group the cost per person is similar to taking the bus.
• Much more comfortable- the public busses often lack space because the footwells are used for luggage storage.
• Get picked up from your hotel in Koh Lanta, get dropped off at your hotel in Khao Sok.

There are two licensed taxi firms who operate this route:Bangkok Taxi 24( Book) andAndaman Taxis( Book).

To book a taxi with either of these companies you need to make a reservation on 12GO.Asia. For a private serviceyou'd need to book a few days in advance during the peak season(November - March). You can usually get away with booking one day before during the off season months.

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Here is where you can book a private car from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok: https://12go.asia/en/travel/koh-lanta/khao-sok-national-park.

Taking The Bus From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok

If you are on a budget then taking the bus from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok is the cheapest transport option available. You'll need to take two buses which connect at Krabi Bus Terminal.

• 1) Take the minibus from Koh Lanta to Krabi Bus Station
• 2) Change the Minibus at Krabi Station
• 2) Take the minibus from Krabi to Khao Sok

Part One: Koh Lanta to Krabi

Try to take the bus as early as possible so there is time to make the connection

Book the minivan from Koh Lanta to Krabi: You can book with 12GO.Asia for 350 THB which includes pick up from you accommodation on Koh Lanta and also includes the costs of the short 15 minute ferry ride to exit Koh Lanta Island. The minivan operates every hour.

The company which operates this minibus is called 'SahaGornRotYonDoisan Krabi'.If you speak Thai you can get a cheaper rate (250-300) by calling the company to book.Phone Number: +66816063591 or +66836371115.

The bus ride takes one to two hours depending on which area your collection hotel is located.

Part Two: Krabi to Khao Sok

When you arrive at Krabi Bus Station you can change to the minibus heading to Khao Sok.The Minibus leaves the station (roughly) every two hours starting at 7.30am. There are six departures each day with the last bus leaving at 3.30pm.

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Book the minivan from Koh Lanta to Krabi: You can reserve your tickets in advance, which I recommend doing because there is high demand for this route and only a few buses each day. Booking online with 12GO.Asia will cost 400 Baht a person.

If you want to take your chances and leave it until you arrive at the Bus Stationtickets are sold at counter 3 for the same price. The bus route is number 444.The company operating this route can be contacted on +66841493565, (Line or Phone).

The second leg of the journey then takes around three hours with the minibus traveling via Khao Lak - Takua Pa and then to Khao Sok National Park. When arriving at Khao Sok transport directly to your accommodation is included.

How NOT to Get From Koh Lanta to Khao Sok

There was a ton of misinformation online about getting from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok with most websites recommending to travel Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi to Phuket to Khao Sok. Youdo not need to take a boatto get fromKoh Lanta to Khao Sok. Traveling this way takes twice as long and costs twice as much! You'd also need to stay overnight in Phuket and break the travel over two days. Stick to taking the bus for thebest way to travel from Koh Lanta to Khao Sok.

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