Koh Lanta to Don Sak Pier Taxi
from ฿5,000 per car, one way, tolls included
About 260 km · 4 h 30–5 h · hotel door to the pier
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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
- Hotel door to the pier
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At a glance
Koh Lanta to Don Sak Pier, 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
- The entrance of your hotel on Koh Lanta, at the time you book.
- Drop-off
- Don Sak Pier, for the ferries to Koh Samui.
- 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
Going on to Koh Samui?
The fare ends at Don Sak Pier on the mainland. The ferry to Koh Samui is not part of it: the ticket is bought from the ferry company.
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
Koh Lanta to Don Sak Pier: questions
How much is a taxi from Koh Lanta to Don Sak Pier?
฿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 Don Sak Pier to Koh Lanta costs the same.
How long is the drive from Koh Lanta to Don Sak Pier?
About 4 h 30 to 5 h for about 260 km.
Where does the driver pick us up?
At the entrance of your hotel on Koh Lanta, 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.
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The way back and more rides from Koh Lanta
- Don Sak Pier → Koh LantaThe way back · 4 h 30–5 h฿5,000
- Koh Lanta → Phuket AirportAlso from Koh Lanta · 4–4 h 30฿4,500
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- Koh Lanta → Ao NangAlso from Koh Lanta · 2–2 h 30฿2,500
- Koh Lanta → Krabi TownAlso from Koh Lanta · 2–2 h 30฿2,600
- Koh Lanta → Klong Muang & TubkaekAlso from Koh Lanta · 2 h 30–3 h฿2,800
- Koh Lanta → Phuket (any hotel)Also from Koh Lanta · 4 h 30–5 h฿4,500
- Koh Lanta → Khao LakAlso from Koh Lanta · 4–4 h 30฿4,500
- Koh Lanta → Khao SokAlso from Koh Lanta · 4–4 h 30฿4,500
- Koh Lanta → Pak Bara PierAlso from Koh Lanta · 4–4 h 30฿4,500
- Koh Lanta → Surat Thani TownAlso from Koh Lanta · 4–4 h 30฿4,500
- Koh Lanta → Hat YaiAlso from Koh Lanta · 4 h 30–5 h฿5,500
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The fare is fixed and you pay the driver at the end. WhatsApp if you would rather chat.