Koh Larn Thailand

Half a day, straight to Tawaen

For half a day on Koh Larn, a direct Tawaen ferry keeps the beach plan simple. The ferry operator’s schedule, checked 23 October 2026, lists Tawaen’s last return at 17:00. Confirm an outbound sailing and your return before leaving Pattaya; adding another beach means arranging transport and allowing more time. Source.

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For half a day on Koh Larn, a direct Tawaen ferry keeps the beach plan simple. The ferry operator’s schedule, checked 23 October 2026, lists Tawaen’s last return at 17:00. Confirm an outbound sailing and your return before leaving Pattaya; adding another beach means arranging transport and allowing more time.

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  1. Before 08:40 at Pier AThe operator’s Tawaen 09:00 ticket window closes at 08:40. Its English and Thai start times differ by one minute; arrive early enough to check the counter.
  2. Keep the morning localThe ministry describes restaurants, deckchairs and shops at Tawaen. Verify available swimming zones and any service price on arrival.
  3. Lunch without a detourEat near your beach if that fits your return. Do not rely on an unverified restaurant opening time or a fixed meal budget.
  4. Take an early returnChoose a scheduled 13:00 or 14:00 return if operating. Keep later boats as a buffer rather than the core of your plan.

Read the Tawaen guide, all ferry departures and the marine-weather check. If you want a different shore, allow for a transfer and use the full-day plan.

Timetable checked 23 October 2026 · Confirm today’s departures at the pier.

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Tawaen half day or an island transfer?

Staying at Tawaen keeps the short trip close to its ferry pier. A different beach adds an island transfer; the full-day plan gives that journey more room.

Sources

  1. Ferry fare, tickets and illustrated timetable, 19 June 2026, Ferry Boat pattaya-kohlarn, operator; post and timetable read anonymously. Checked 23 October 2026.
  2. Tawaen beach, Koh Larn, Ministry of Tourism and Sports directory, agency-attributed record. Checked 23 October 2026.