Eastern Thailand · Island destination
Koh Lan is a small island in Pattaya Bay (often spelled Koh Larn on ferries and older maps), reached by scheduled ferry or speedboat from Bali Hai Pier at the south end of Pattaya's Walking Street.
Overview
Koh Lan is a small island in Pattaya Bay (often spelled Koh Larn on ferries and older maps), reached by scheduled ferry or speedboat from Bali Hai Pier at the south end of Pattaya's Walking Street.
Shared ferries use Bali Hai Pier; songthaews link Na Ban pier with the beaches while scooters suit riders comfortable on hilly island roads — confirm current sailing times before you count on a same-day return.
Stay
The busiest, most developed beach strip with concentrated food, activity, and lodging options — many visitors arrive directly at Tawaen Beach pier.
Suits travelers who want facilities and evening activity in one walkable beach cluster.
Quieter southern coves reached by a short songthaew ride from Na Ban — a calmer beach day without staying on the busiest strip.
Suits travelers who want a quieter beach base and do not mind a short transfer from the main pier village.
Experience
Many ferry operators and older maps spell the island Koh Larn; Tourism Authority of Thailand materials also use Koh Lan for this Pattaya Bay island. This page uses Koh Lan as the canonical name.
Plan your visit
Day-tripping from mainland Pattaya is the default pattern for many visitors; overnight stays are available for travelers who want quieter evenings after day-trippers leave or time at more than two beaches without rushing the last ferry.
Scheduled shared ferries leave from Bali Hai Pier at the southern end of Pattaya's Walking Street. Speedboats can also be arranged at the pier or through Pattaya agencies when a faster or later crossing is needed — confirm current sailing times before you travel.
Shared songthaew-style minibuses link Na Ban pier with the main beaches; scooter rental is the alternative for travelers comfortable riding the island's hilly roads themselves.
Your trip
May suit a short Gulf add-on from Pattaya, choosing ferry versus speedboat crossing, day trip versus overnight stay, and Tawaen Beach versus quieter south beaches (Samae, Tien, Nual) as the sleep base.
Dates, other stops, and what matters on this trip can make this fit clearer.
Add dates and other stopsInformation used
Wherely research — Wherely's own governed depth-production research for Koh Lan — drawn from independently-owned travel sources — covering gateway and local mobility, where-to-base choices, landmark and activity choices, and seasonal timing. Exact fares, schedules, and prices change too often to publish as fixed facts.
Hero photograph: KOH LAN THAILAND FEB 2013 by calflier001, licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0.
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