Thailand → Malaysia
Koh Lanta → Langkawi
Bundhaya sells Koh Lanta to Langkawi as one ticket in the high season: its speedboat leaves Koh Lanta at 10:30 and reaches Koh Lipe at 13:30, then its ferry leaves Koh Lipe at 15:30 and lands at Kuah Jetty at 18:00 Malaysian time. Immigration is on Koh Lipe and at Kuah.
Koh Lanta to Langkawi ferry at a glance
The ferry from Koh Lanta to Langkawi takes About 6h 30m – 6h 45m (via Koh Lipe) across the Andaman Sea / Malacca Strait, operated by Bundhaya Speed Boat. It is a foot-passenger service; vehicles are not carried. Typical frequency: bundhaya through ticket, once a day each way in the high season (change on Koh Lipe).
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-10-25.
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Return crossing: Langkawi to Koh Lanta
Bundhaya Speed Boat also sails Langkawi to Koh Lanta, taking About 6h 30m – 6h 45m (via Koh Lipe). Langkawi → Koh Lanta: Bundhaya’s ferry leaves Kuah Jetty at 09:15 Malaysian time (Koh Lipe 09:45), then the speedboat leaves Koh Lipe at 12:00 and reaches Koh Lanta at 15:00, about 6h 45m in all; 3,100 THB.
Koh Lanta to Langkawi ferry timetable & sailing pattern
Seasonal: 1 through trip a day each way, changing on Koh Lipe (1 November – 31 March to Langkawi; 1 November – 4 May back)
Bundhaya lists the trip to Langkawi for 1 November – 31 March and the trip from Langkawi for 1 November – 4 May (5 Nov and 10 Dec 2026 checked).
Published departure times
- Koh Lanta → Langkawi: 10:30 → Koh Lipe 13:30 (speedboat); Koh Lipe 15:30 → Kuah Jetty 18:00 Malaysian time (ferry)
- Langkawi → Koh Lanta: Kuah Jetty 09:15 Malaysian time → Koh Lipe 09:45 (ferry); Koh Lipe 12:00 → Koh Lanta 15:00 (speedboat)
Return: Langkawi → Koh Lanta: Bundhaya’s ferry leaves Kuah Jetty at 09:15 Malaysian time (Koh Lipe 09:45), then the speedboat leaves Koh Lipe at 12:00 and reaches Koh Lanta at 15:00, about 6h 45m in all; 3,100 THB.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official Bundhaya Speed Boat timetable →Check prices & book on 12Go →Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site). Verified 2026-10-25.
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| Bundhaya Speed Boat | About 6h 30m including the stop on Koh Lipe | Speedboat, Ferry |
Route Features
Vehicles
Foot passengers only
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
106 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Bundhaya’s ferry lands at Kuah Jetty, Langkawi’s main ferry terminal in Kuah town
- The change is on Koh Lipe, where boats arrive and leave at Pattaya Beach and the Thai immigration office is on the beach
Tips for the Koh Lanta to Langkawi Crossing
- Thai exit and Malaysian entry formalities are done on the way: on Koh Lipe at the immigration office on Pattaya Beach and at Kuah Jetty on Langkawi. Bring your passport; Langkawi is one hour ahead of Thailand.
- Bundhaya’s island-hopping routes are seasonal: most start between 15 October and 1 November and stop in early or late May, and they disappear from its booking search outside those dates.