Don Sak Pier to Koh Lanta Taxi
from ฿5,000 per car, one way, tolls included
About 260 km · 4 h 30–5 h · pier to your hotel door
Pick a car
Nothing to pay nowPer car, not per person. Pay the driver in cash at the end.
- Fixed price per car
- Pay the driver in cash
- Free cancellation up to 24 h
- Pier to hotel door
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At a glance
Don Sak Pier to Koh Lanta, the ride
- The fare
- Per car, one way, not per person. Fuel and any tolls are included, and the price is the same in the other direction.
- Distance
- About 260 km
- Drive time
- 4 h 30 to 5 h
- Pickup
- Don Sak Pier, where your ferry comes in, at the time you book.
- Drop-off
- The door of your hotel on Koh Lanta.
- Koh Lanta
- One fare for the island, and the short car ferry is part of the ride. Hotels in the far south (Klong Nin, Kantiang) may cost extra — confirmed before the trip.
- Payment
- Cash in Thai baht to the driver at the end. No deposit, and nothing is charged when you book. Paying by card? Ask on WhatsApp for a PayPal link (+5%).
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before pickup; after that 25% (less than 24 h), 35% (less than 12 h) or 50% (less than 2 h) of the fare, and 100% for a no-show, also when you pay the driver in cash.
- On request
- Child seat ฿300 per seat (tell us the child's age). An English-speaking driver, depending on availability.
Good to know
Coming over from Koh Samui?
The fare starts at Don Sak Pier on the mainland: the ferry from Koh Samui is not part of it. Book the pickup for the time your ferry is due in; how to reach the driver comes with your confirmation.
Stops on the way
A short stop, say a 7-Eleven or a viewpoint, is usually fine: ask the driver. A real detour is priced before the trip.
FAQ
Don Sak Pier to Koh Lanta: questions
How much is a taxi from Don Sak Pier to Koh Lanta?
฿5,000 by sedan, ฿5,500 by SUV and ฿6,000 by van, per car and not per person. Fuel and tolls are included, and Koh Lanta to Don Sak Pier costs the same.
How long is the drive from Don Sak Pier to Koh Lanta?
About 4 h 30 to 5 h for about 260 km.
Where does the driver pick us up?
At Don Sak Pier, where your ferry comes in, at the time you book.
Is the ferry to Koh Samui included?
No. The fare starts or ends at Don Sak Pier on the mainland; the ferry to or from Koh Samui is bought from the ferry company.
Does the fare cover all of Koh Lanta?
One fare covers the island, and the short car ferry is part of the ride. Hotels in the far south (Klong Nin, Kantiang) may cost extra — we confirm the price before the trip.
Which car do we need for our bags?
A sedan takes up to 3 passengers and 2 large bags, an SUV up to 5 and 4, a van up to 7 and 5. The van is the only 7-seater, and the one for dive bags.
How do I pay?
In cash, in Thai baht, to the driver at the end of the trip. There is no deposit and nothing is charged when you book. If you can only pay by card, for example because you have not changed money yet, message us on WhatsApp and we send a PayPal payment link; a 5% fee is added.
Can I cancel or change the booking?
Yes. Cancellations and changes are free up to 24 hours before pickup; after that the fee is 25% (less than 24 h), 35% (less than 12 h) or 50% (less than 2 h) of the price, and 100% for a no-show — also when you pay the driver in cash. We charge the fee by PayPal payment request. A new hotel or address in the same area, a flight number or the number of passengers can be changed free of charge. Message us on WhatsApp to cancel or change.
More rides
The way back and more rides from Don Sak Pier
- Koh Lanta → Don Sak PierThe way back · 4 h 30–5 h฿5,000
- Don Sak Pier → Ao NangAlso from Don Sak Pier · 3–3 h 30฿3,200
- Don Sak Pier → Krabi TownAlso from Don Sak Pier · 3–3 h 30฿3,200
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Book Don Sak Pier to Koh Lanta
The fare is fixed and you pay the driver at the end. WhatsApp if you would rather chat.