Walking Street
Pattaya, Thailand
Koh Larn (Ko Lan), Pattaya
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Photo: Stefan Fussan, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Half-day or day trip; the last ferries back leave in the early evening
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 4 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Ferry
- About 30 baht one way, ≈ 45 minutes; tickets at the Bali Hai Pier booth
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Speedboat
- About 150–300 baht per person, 15–20 minutes
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Island piers
- Na Ban (the main village) and Tawaen Beach
- Getting around
- Songthaews and motorbike taxis from Na Ban pier; scooters for rent
- Return
- The last ferries leave in the early evening — don't cut it fine
- Where
- 7.5 km off Pattaya; Bali Hai Pier is at the end of Walking Street
Key facts
7.5 kmfrom the Pattaya shore to the island
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English Wikipedia4 × 2 kmthe island's size — the largest of Pattaya's near islands
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English Wikipedia8 beachesmost of them on the west coast
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English Wikipedia180 mthe summit, topped by a Buddhist shrine
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English Wikipedia≈ 30 bahtfor the ferry one way, about 45 minutes
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Pattaya Mail (16.08.2026)15–20 minby speedboat — 150–300 baht per person
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Pattaya Mail (16.08.2026)2 villagesBan Ko Lan and Ban Krok Makham — with lodgings and restaurants
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English WikipediaUp to 10,000visitors a day in high season — beaches can be packed
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English WikipediaWhat is Koh Larn?
Koh Larn (Ko Lan, nicknamed 'Coral Island') lies 7.5 km off Pattaya and is the largest of the near islands. It's about 4 km long, covered in low forest and hills, with a Buddhist shrine on the 180 m summit. There are two villages — Ban Ko Lan (Na Ban) and Ban Krok Makham.
Most of its eight beaches are on the west coast. The water is noticeably cleaner than on Pattaya's beaches, which makes Koh Larn the city's most popular trip. In high season up to 10,000 people a day come over, so the main beaches get busy.
Ferries, speedboats and prices
Boats leave from Bali Hai Pier at the southern end of Walking Street. The ferry costs about 30 baht one way and takes about 45 minutes — to Na Ban pier or straight to Tawaen beach. Buy tickets at the pier booth, not from touts selling pricey 'packages'.
A speedboat is about 150–300 baht per person and 15–20 minutes; a private boat is 1,500–2,500 baht. Ferry schedules change with weather and season, so check at the pier. The last ferries back leave in the early evening: miss them and you'll pay for a speedboat or stay the night.
Which beach to choose
- Tawaen — the busiest: the pier, seafood restaurants, water sports and tour groups.
- Tien — calmer, with lovely water and a wooden walkway along the rocks.
- Samae — a wide sandy beach, good for sunset.
- Nual ('Monkey Beach') — in the south, for swimming and snorkelling.
- Ta Yai and Tong Lang — small, quiet coves.
- Viewpoints and the summit shrine — views back to Pattaya.
How to get to Koh Larn
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- To Bali Hai Pier — at the southern end of Walking Street, 15 minutes on foot or by songthaew from central Pattaya.
- By ferry — about 45 minutes to Na Ban pier or Tawaen beach.
- By speedboat — 15–20 minutes, with drop-offs closer to some beaches.
- Around the island — songthaews and motorbike taxis from Na Ban pier; fares depend on the beach.
- Return ferries leave from Na Ban pier or Tawaen — check the time of the last boat.
How long do you need, and when to go?
Plan half a day or a full day. Take a morning ferry: by lunchtime the beaches are busier, and you need time to get back before the last boat. Weekdays are calmer than weekends and holidays.
The sea is best in the dry season, November to April. Ferries run in the rainy season too, but sailings may be cancelled in bad weather.
Is Koh Larn worth it?
Yes: it's the easiest way from Pattaya to clear water and pretty coves — cheap and under an hour away.
The YesGo take: the main beaches are packed in high season, with plenty of jet skis and noise. For peace, pick Tien or Ta Yai and come on a weekday morning. Touts' 'all-inclusive' boats usually cost more than the ferry plus songthaews.
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Pattaya's sea and beaches: compare and choose
Pattaya beaches and islands rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Pattaya Beach | 42 | 1 h 30 min | Free | 11.8 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomtien Beach | 33 | 2 h | Free | 12.4 km |
| Wat Yansangwararam | 29 | 1 h | Free | 24.1 km |
| Ko Lanyou are here | 17 | 4 h | ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300 | — |
Koh Larn and an evening in Pattaya
Koh Larn by day, the Pattaya viewpoint at sunset, and Walking Street by the pier in the evening. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Ko Lanyou are here4 h · ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300
- 167 min walk from the previous stopPattaya Viewpoint45 min · free
- 19 min walk from the previous stopWalking Street1 h 30 min · free (street)
3 places · about 9 h 21 min with walks · 186 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- The clearest water is at Tien and Nual.
- Buy ferry tickets only at the pier booth.
- Mornings are the quietest time on the beaches.
- Don't wait for the very last ferry back.
- In the evening: Walking Street by Bali Hai Pier.
Questions
How much is the ferry to Koh Larn?
About 30 baht one way (according to 2026 local press).
How long does it take to get to Koh Larn?
About 45 minutes by ferry, 15–20 minutes by speedboat.
Where does the Koh Larn ferry leave from?
Bali Hai Pier, at the southern end of Walking Street.
Which Koh Larn beach is best?
Tawaen is the liveliest, Tien and Ta Yai are calmer, Samae is good for sunset.
How do I get around the island?
Songthaews and motorbike taxis from Na Ban pier, or a rented scooter.
When is the last ferry back?
In the early evening; check the exact time at the pier on the day.
How long do you need?
Half a day or a full day.
Are Koh Larn and Coral Island the same?
Yes — 'Coral Island' is Koh Larn's tourist nickname.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
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Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia — Ko Lan: distance, size, beaches, villages, shrine, visitor numbers
- Pattaya Mail (16.08.2026) — ferry, speedboat, piers, beaches, getting around, scooter rules
- Wikidata Q1777774 — coordinates
- YesGo general facts for Thailand — payment, transport
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