Pattaya to Koh Larn
In short
Pattaya to Koh Larn is a ferry from Bali Hai Pier for ฿40, a speedboat, or your own boat.
- Pier
- Bali Hai Pier, at the south end of Walking Street
- Ferry fare
- ฿40 per person per trip, since 10 April 2026
- Ferry time
- About 45 minutes (Pattaya Mail, August 2026)
- Our boat
- From ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16 guests
Pattaya to Koh Larn, in one look
There are three ways from Pattaya to Koh Larn: the public ferry, a shared speedboat, or your own boat. The ferry is the slow, cheap way; a speedboat is quicker; your own boat goes when you want, to the beach you want.
- Public ferry, from Bali Hai Pier: about 45 minutes, ฿40 per person per trip. Best for one or two people, no rush.
- Shared speedboat, from Bali Hai Pier: quicker than the ferry; the price is set by the operator, so agree it before you board. Best for saving time.
- Our boat day, from Ocean Marina, Na Jomtien: on your own times, from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16, with the DJ and the bar on top. Best for a group and a whole day.
Koh Larn and Coral Island are the same island: Coral Island is its English name. Ask Tanner which way across suits your group.
Tanner books the VIP van and your own boat for the group.
Public ferry
- From:
- Bali Hai Pier
- Time:
- About 45 minutes
- Cost:
- ฿40 per person per trip
- Best for:
- One or two people, no rush
Shared speedboat
- From:
- Bali Hai Pier
- Time:
- Quicker than the ferry
- Cost:
- Set by the operator; agree it before you board
- Best for:
- Saving time
Our boat day
- From:
- Ocean Marina, Na Jomtien
- Time:
- Your own times
- Cost:
- From ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16, DJ and bar on top
- Best for:
- A group and a whole day
The Koh Larn ferry from Bali Hai Pier
The public Koh Larn ferry leaves Bali Hai Pier, at the south end of Walking Street, and takes about 45 minutes, Pattaya Mail reported in August 2026. Boats go to Na Ban Pier, the island's main village, and to Tawaen Beach.
The fare went up to ฿40 per person per trip, one rate, from 10 April 2026, after it was approved on 23 March, Prachachat reported. Any older guide that says ฿20 or ฿30 is out of date. Pay at the pier.
From Na Ban, covered trucks called silors run to the beaches. If you want Tawaen, take a Tawaen boat and skip the truck. Insider tip: check which boat is going where before you board, because the Na Ban and Tawaen boats leave from the same pier.
Koh Larn ferry times
Ferries run from early morning to early evening, with extra boats at busy times, and the last boats back leave Na Ban and Tawaen in the early evening, Pattaya Mail reported in August 2026. The times change with the season, demand and the weather, so there's no fixed timetable to trust from home.
Check the last boat back the moment you land, and keep that time in your phone. Ask Tanner if you'd rather not watch the clock at all.
Shared speedboats
Shared speedboats leave from the same Bali Hai Pier and are quicker than the ferry. There's no set fare: each operator sets its own price, so agree the price and the return time before you board, and make sure there's a life jacket for everyone. It's the fix when you're short of time, not the way to spend the day.
Your own boat to Koh Larn
The best way from Pattaya to Koh Larn for a group is your own boat: one pickup, one boat, one beach, and back when you want, with no last ferry to catch. Our boat day is from ฿49,000 for 8 hours for up to 16 guests, with the DJ and the bar on top, from Ocean Marina in Na Jomtien. Every other boat's price depends on the boat, and Tanner quotes to your plan.
Under the Navigation in Thai Waters Act, a boat carrying more than 12 passengers is a passenger vessel and may not carry more than its licence states, so bigger groups take a second boat. Add a private chef for lunch on board and a DJ at ฿8,000 a day. The full day: Koh Larn yacht day.
No drinks on the ferry or the pier
Since 12 May 2026, alcohol can't be sold or drunk at public passenger piers or on public passenger boats, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee's notice says. That covers Bali Hai Pier and the public ferry. The rule names public boats, not private charters. Ask Tanner to have the drinks waiting on your own boat instead.
Staying the night on Koh Larn?
There's no high-end resort on Koh Larn, only small guesthouses and a few small pool-villa places. For a group that wants comfort, the better plan is a mainland pool villa from ฿12,500 a day and Koh Larn as a day trip on your own boat, back for dinner. Tanner's pick: villa on the mainland, boat to the island, nobody stuck waiting for the last ferry.
Getting to Bali Hai Pier
Bali Hai Pier is at the south end of Walking Street, so from a hotel in central Pattaya it's a short drive. With bags, beach gear and a group, take one car to the pier and have it waiting when you're back. Our luxury van with a driver is from ฿6,500 for 10 hours for up to 4 guests, and Tanner matches the cars to your plan. See transport in Pattaya.
Is Koh Larn worth it?
Yes, for a beach day: it's the closest island to Pattaya, with clearer water and quieter beaches than the city. Tawaen is the busy beach, Samae the long quiet one, Nual the snorkelling one. The island itself: Koh Larn, and the others nearby: islands near Pattaya. Plan it with Tanner.
Pattaya to Koh Larn: the short version
- From: Bali Hai Pier, south end of Walking Street, to Na Ban or Tawaen.
- Ferry fare: ฿40 per person per trip, since 10 April 2026.
- Time: about 45 minutes (Pattaya Mail, August 2026).
- Last boats back: early evening; check when you land.
- Our boat: from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16, from Ocean Marina; the DJ and the bar on top.
Checked November 2026
Written by Tanner Altman · Updated
Questions
Before you book
How do you get from Pattaya to Koh Larn?
Take the public ferry from Bali Hai Pier, at the south end of Walking Street, for ฿40 a trip, a shared speedboat from the same pier, or your own boat from Ocean Marina.
How much is the Koh Larn ferry?
The public Koh Larn ferry costs ฿40 per person per trip, one rate, since 10 April 2026, Prachachat reported. Older guides that say ฿20 or ฿30 are out of date.
How long is the ferry to Koh Larn?
About 45 minutes on the public ferry, Pattaya Mail reported in August 2026. A shared speedboat is quicker, and your own boat goes on your own times.
What time is the last ferry from Koh Larn to Pattaya?
The last boats back leave Na Ban and Tawaen in the early evening, and the time changes with the season and the weather. Check it the moment you land.
Are Coral Island and Koh Larn the same?
Yes. Coral Island is the English name for Koh Larn, the island you see across the bay from Pattaya Beach. The ferry leaves from Bali Hai Pier.
How much is a Pattaya to Koh Larn speedboat?
Shared speedboats have no set fare; each operator sets its own price, so agree it and the return time before you board. Our own boat day is from ฿49,000 for 8 hours, up to 16.
Can you drink on the Koh Larn ferry?
No. Since 12 May 2026, alcohol is banned at public passenger piers and on public passenger boats. The rule names public boats, not private charters.
Can you stay overnight on Koh Larn?
Yes, in small guesthouses, but there's no high-end resort. For a group, a mainland pool villa and a day on your own boat to Koh Larn is the better plan.
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