Na Baan Pier
The main village pier, facing Jomtien. The all-year, all-day workhorse route. Board on the right at the end of Bali Hai Pier.
Getting There
How to get to Koh Larn — ferry & speedboat from Pattaya
Almost everyone crosses from Bali Hai Pier at the foot of Walking Street. Two ways over the 7 km of water: cheap-and-classic, or fast-and-flexible.
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Quick answer
Getting to Koh Larn: take the ~40฿ public ferry from Bali Hai Pier in Pattaya (about 30–45 min) to Na Baan, or a ~15–20 minute speedboat that can land at any beach. The last boat back is late afternoon — confirm it when you arrive.
- Public ferry
- ~40฿ one-way
- Crossing
- ~30–45 min
- From
- Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya
- Speedboat
- ~200–300฿ · 15–20 min
Step one
Getting to Bali Hai Pier
Southern end of Pattaya, at the foot of Walking Street. This is the departure point for almost everyone. It's a working pier — follow the signs and staff to the right boat, and ignore touts steering you to pricier 'private' options unless that's what you want.
- Songthaew (baht bus)
- The cheap local way: blue baht buses run down Beach Road and Second Road toward South Pattaya / Walking Street; hop off near Bali Hai and walk to the pier. A few baht to ~10–20฿.
- Taxi / Grab / Bolt
- App taxis (Grab, Bolt) and metered taxis drop right at the pier — easiest with luggage or a group. Confirm the fare or use the app price.
- Motorbike taxi
- Quick for solo travellers from central Pattaya; agree the fare first.
- On foot
- From the south end of Walking Street it's a short, signed walk to the pier.
Driving? There is paid parking near Bali Hai Pier if you drive, but it can fill on busy days — arrive early or use a taxi/Grab.
01. Option A
The public ferry — the cheap, classic way over
02. Option B
Speedboat — fast, flexible, pricier
- Price
- Crossing
- ~15–20 min
- Where
- Touted along Beach Road and at Bali Hai Pier.
A speedboat can land you directly at almost any beach — Samae, Tien and the rest — instead of just the piers. Good for groups, late starts, reaching a specific quiet beach, or anyone who finds the pier-and-songthaew shuffle hard. Agree the price, the destination and the return arrangement before you board.
Charter smart
- Agree price, destination and pickup time in writing if you can
- Split a charter across a group to match ferry-plus-songthaew cost
- Confirm whether the price is one-way or return
- Note your driver's boat and number for the return
Seasickness
Speedboats bounce hard in chop — if you're prone to seasickness the slower ferry is gentler. Sit centrally, look at the horizon, and consider motion-sickness tablets taken in advance.
Getting there FAQ
Quick answers
How much is the ferry to Koh Larn?
The public ferry is about 40฿ one-way (raised from 30฿ in April 2026), paid in cash on boarding. A speedboat seat is roughly 200–300฿, or about 1,500–2,000฿ to charter the whole boat.
How long does the ferry to Koh Larn take?
The public ferry takes about 30–45 minutes to Na Baan or Tawaen; a speedboat does it in about 15–20 minutes and can land at any beach.
Where do I catch the ferry to Koh Larn?
From Bali Hai Pier at the southern end of Pattaya, at the foot of Walking Street. Na Baan boats board on the right at the end of the pier; seasonal Tawaen boats board on the left.
What time is the last ferry back from Koh Larn?
Typically late afternoon to early evening, but it varies by season and pier — always confirm the last return when you arrive. Miss it and your only way back is a chartered speedboat.
Before the ferry
Getting to Pattaya in the first place
Most visitors reach the island via Pattaya. If you’re starting in the capital, see Bangkok to Koh Larn for the bus and transfer options, or which airport to fly into. Weighing the island against other Thai beaches? Compare Koh Larn vs Phuket, Koh Larn vs Koh Samui or the islands you can reach from Pattaya.