# Koh Larn (Ko Lan), Pattaya > Koh Larn (Ko Lan) is a hilly island 7.5 km off Pattaya with eight beaches and clear water. The ferry from Bali Hai Pier costs about 30 baht and takes 45 minutes; a speedboat is 150–300 baht and 15–20 minutes (unofficial). The main beaches are Tawaen, Tien, Samae and Nual. Songthaews and motorbike taxis get you around. Allow half a day or a day. Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/ko-lan - City: [Pattaya](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya), Thailand - YesGo score: 17/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 4 h - Entry: ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300 - Opening hours: Half-day or day trip; the last ferries back leave in the early evening - With kids: Fine with kids - Ferry: About 30 baht one way, ≈ 45 minutes; tickets at the Bali Hai Pier booth - Speedboat: About 150–300 baht per person, 15–20 minutes - 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 - Coordinates: 12.91580, 100.77750 - Facts checked: 08.11.2026 ## Key facts - **7.5 km** — from the Pattaya shore to the island (source: English Wikipedia) - **4 × 2 km** — the island's size — the largest of Pattaya's near islands (source: English Wikipedia) - **8 beaches** — most of them on the west coast (source: English Wikipedia) - **180 m** — the summit, topped by a Buddhist shrine (source: English Wikipedia) - **≈ 30 baht** — for the ferry one way, about 45 minutes (source: Pattaya Mail (16.08.2026)) - **15–20 min** — by speedboat — 150–300 baht per person (source: Pattaya Mail (16.08.2026)) - **2 villages** — Ban Ko Lan and Ban Krok Makham — with lodgings and restaurants (source: English Wikipedia) - **Up to 10,000** — visitors a day in high season — beaches can be packed (source: English Wikipedia) ## What 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. > **Scooters on the island — take care** Koh Larn's roads are narrow, steep and winding. If you rent a scooter you need the right licence and a helmet; beginners are safer on songthaews or motorbike taxis. Bring cash — cards aren't widely accepted. Monkeys live around Nual Beach: don't leave food or bags unattended. ## 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 1. **To Bali Hai Pier** — at the southern end of Walking Street, 15 minutes on foot or by songthaew from central Pattaya. 2. **By ferry** — about 45 minutes to Na Ban pier or Tawaen beach. 3. **By speedboat** — 15–20 minutes, with drop-offs closer to some beaches. 4. **Around the island** — songthaews and motorbike taxis from Na Ban pier; fares depend on the beach. 5. 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. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Cash for the ferry, songthaews and sunbeds - [ ] A morning ferry from Bali Hai Pier - [ ] Time of the last return boat checked - [ ] Sunscreen and water - [ ] A snorkelling mask - [ ] No food left out for the monkeys at Nual Beach ## Pattaya's sea and beaches: compare and choose Pattaya beaches and islands rated by YesGo. - [Pattaya Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-beach) — YesGo score 42/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · free - [Jomtien Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/jomtien-beach) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free - [Wat Yansangwararam](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/wat-yansangwararam) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · free - [Ko Lan](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/ko-lan) — YesGo score 17/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 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. 1. [Ko Lan](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/ko-lan) — YesGo score 17/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · ferry ≈ 30 baht, speedboat ≈ 150–300 2. [Pattaya Viewpoint](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-viewpoint) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free 3. [Walking Street](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-walking-street) — YesGo score 50/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · free (street) ## Good to know Koh Larn (Ko Lan) is the island off Pattaya. Koh Lanta is a completely different island in Krabi province on the Andaman Sea. 'Coral Island' tours go to Koh Larn. ## Tips - 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](https://yesgo.io/thailand/pattaya/pattaya-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. ## How we checked There's no official ferry timetable. Ferry fare: Pattaya Mail (16.08.2026) says about 30 baht, while one unofficial site reports a rise to 40 baht from April 2026; we give 30 and mark it unconfirmed. Journey times and speedboat and charter prices are from Pattaya Mail. Sources disagree on the last ferry, so we say 'early evening'. Geography and beaches are from English Wikipedia. ## Sources - 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 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.