Koh Lanta to Satun: Book Tickets & Travel Guide
Travel from Koh Lanta to Satun
Koh Lanta to Satun Ferry: Routes, Operators and Booking Info
Travelling between Koh Lanta and Satun connects the laid-back island of Koh Lanta with Satun, the gateway province to Thailand's Andaman coast near the Malaysian border. The crossing takes around the scheduled journey time, run by Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club aboard a speed boat, with fares starting from ฿1,550.
Seasonal Operation
This route does not run year-round. Boats operate from January to May and October to December, in line with the Andaman Sea monsoon pattern that also affects most other Koh Lanta ferry links. Outside this window, the sea can be too rough for safe crossings, so no departures are scheduled and the booking engine will show no availability. If you're travelling out of season, check Satun to Koh Lanta ferry schedules for the return leg's operating dates, or plan an overland transfer via Trang or Hat Yai as an alternative during the closed months.
Departure and Arrival Points
Boats leave from Saladan Pier on the northern tip of Koh Lanta, the main hub for inter-island ferries in the area, and arrive at Pak Bara Pier in Satun's La-ngu district, the region's principal pier for boats heading further south. Pak Bara is also the main jumping-off point for onward trips to Koh Lipe, so travellers continuing south can often arrange a same-day connection.
Getting There and Onward Travel
Satun province sits close to two major transport hubs: Trang, with its own airport and regular bus links, and Hat Yai, the largest transport interchange in southern Thailand with domestic flights and long-distance coach services. Both are useful if you're combining this ferry with a flight or need to reach Pak Bara Pier by road. See the Satun to Trang transport options and Satun to Hat Yai transfer routes for details on reaching or leaving the pier.
Schedule, Frequency and Fares
There are 2 scheduled during the operating season; exact departure and arrival times vary by date and operator, so always check the live timetable when booking rather than relying on a fixed time. Fares start from ฿1,550 per person, though prices can vary with season and how far in advance you book. Onboard facilities typically include onboard facilities, making the crossing a comfortable option for day-trippers and those continuing on to islands further south.
Operators and Safety
Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club operates this route using a speed boat. As with any inter-island transfer in this region, weather conditions are checked before each sailing, and services can be delayed or cancelled during rough seas — this is normal practice across Andaman coast ferry operators and not specific to this route. If you have concerns about a specific operator's safety record or certifications, it's worth checking directly with them before booking.
Book Your Koh Lanta to Satun Ferry
Ready to travel? Use the booking form above to check live availability for Koh Lanta to Satun, confirm today's fare from ฿1,550, and secure your seat on the speed boat. For the return journey, see the Satun to Koh Lanta ferry page.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
