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Koh Lanta to Koh Bulon Ferry: Times, Fares & Booking

Key facts
  • Crossing time 2h–2h 5m
  • Operators 2
  • Departures a day 1
Sailing season

This route sails Jan to Apr and Oct to Dec.

  • Jan sailing
  • Feb sailing
  • Mar sailing
  • Apr sailing
  • May not sailing
  • Jun not sailing
  • Jul not sailing
  • Aug not sailing
  • Sep not sailing
  • Oct sailing
  • Nov sailing
  • Dec sailing

1,550+ THB

How to get from Koh Lanta to Koh Bulon

Turquoise lagoon ringed by jungle-topped limestone cliffs with longtail boats moored and red buoys floating

Koh Lanta to Koh Bulon Ferry and Speedboat Route

Travelling from Koh Lanta to Koh Bulon connects one of the Andaman coast's busiest island hubs with one of its quietest. Koh Bulon Lae is a small, low-key island south of Koh Lanta, and this route is the most direct way to reach it without routing through the mainland. If you are heading the other way, see the Koh Bulon to Koh Lanta return route for schedules and pricing in that direction.

Operators, Transport and Journey Time

The crossing is run by Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club using a speed boat, with 1 scheduled on this route. Journey time is the scheduled journey time, though this can vary slightly with sea conditions, so it is worth building in some buffer if you have a connection to make afterwards. On board, standard amenities include onboard facilities. Fares start from ฿1,550 per person; final pricing depends on the operator, date, and how far in advance you book.

Departure and Arrival Points

Boats depart from the main pier serving Koh Lanta and arrive at the pier for Koh Bulon. Exact pier locations can vary by operator and season, so always check the pickup point shown on your ticket, especially if your hotel offers a transfer to the pier as part of the booking.

When This Route Operates

This is a seasonal route, running January to April and October to December. Koh Bulon has limited shelter from monsoon swells, so services pause outside this window and the booking engine will show no available departures if you search outside these months. If you are travelling in the off-season, the practical alternative is to base yourself on Koh Lanta or Koh Lipe and check back closer to the reopening date, since operators typically confirm the resumed timetable only a few weeks ahead.

Booking Your Crossing

Because Koh Bulon has few daily departures and limited accommodation, seats on this route can sell out during the high season, particularly around weekends and Thai public holidays. Book your speed boat ticket for Koh Lanta to Koh Bulon in advance to secure your preferred departure time and avoid being left waiting for the next available sailing.

FAQ

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.

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