Last checked: 12 October 2026, by Jules Ashby. Timetable and fare: the ferry operator’s notice, as published by koh-larn-thailand.com (checked 23 Aug 2026), cross-checked with Khaosod (27 Mar 2026) and Pattaya Mail (3 Apr 2026). Hotel data: Agoda, 12 Oct 2026. Tour: Klook, Oct 2026.
Koh Larn island (also spelled Koh Lan or Ko Lan) sits about 7.5 km off Pattaya (Pattaya Mail, Aug 2026). It is the easy beach day. The ferry is ฿40 each way at the Bali Hai Pier A counter. Cash, no booking. The published operator timetable, re-read in Oct 2026, dates its notice 23 August 2026. It still shows the first boat to Na Ban at 07:00 and the last boat back at 18:00 from Na Ban, or 17:00 from Tawaen. Confirm it on the board. Times slip when the sea is up.
Quick facts: which Koh Larn beach
Tawaen is where the direct morning boats land, and where most speedboat day trips dump people. If you want fewer of those crowds, take the Na Ban ferry and a shared ride to Samae or Nual. Ask the price and the return before you get in. No current island-transfer fare list is published.
| Beach | How you get there | Pick it if |
|---|---|---|
| Tawaen | Direct ferry (08:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00). Last boat back 17:00 | You want one boat each way and will leave by late afternoon |
| Samae | Shared transfer from Na Ban | You want the bigger beach on the west side and do not mind the ride |
| Nual | Shared transfer from Na Ban | You want a smaller beach. Do not feed or approach the monkeys |
| Tien, Ta Yai, Sangwan | Transfer or a charter. Agree the full price and the way back first | You have already sorted the return |
Koh Larn ferry timetable 2026
Timetable as published by the operator, checked 23 Aug 2026. Times can change with sea conditions and on holidays, so confirm on the board at the pier.
Bali Hai Pier to Koh Larn
| To Na Ban (village pier) | To Tawaen Beach |
|---|---|
| 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 10:00 | 09:00 |
| 12:00 | 11:00 |
| 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 15:30 | |
| 17:00 | |
| 18:30 |
Koh Larn back to Bali Hai Pier
| From Na Ban | From Tawaen Beach |
|---|---|
| 06:30 | 13:00 |
| 07:30 | 14:00 |
| 09:30 | 15:00 |
| 12:00 | 16:00 |
| 14:00 | 17:00 (last) |
| 15:30 | |
| 17:00 | |
| 18:00 (last) |
Fares and tickets
- ฿40 per person each way. The operator lists a flat fare. Infants travel free.
- Cash only, bought at the Bali Hai Pier A counter, and there is no advance reservation.
- The counter closes 20 minutes before departure.
- Some older guides still say ฿30. The operator advertised ฿40 when checked on 23 Aug 2026.
Safety
- Wear a life jacket for the whole crossing. The Marine Department stressed this at a Bali Hai safety check on 1 May 2026 (Chonburi PRD).
- Boats can be cancelled in bad weather. Pattaya City’s information line is 1337 (Pattaya Mail, 29 Sep 2026).
Timing tip: if you arrive on the Tawaen boat, you have to be back on the beach for the 17:00 sailing at the latest. Staying later? Take a local transfer to Na Ban for the 18:00 boat, and leave time for it.
Ferry, speedboat or tour: which to take
| Option | Cost | Leaves | Best for | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public ferry | ฿40 each way (operator, Aug 2026) | Bali Hai Pier A, 07:00–18:30 | Budget, flexible day | Full timetable |
| Shared speedboat | Approx. ฿150–300 per person (kohlarn.co, Oct 2026) | Bali Hai Pier, when full | Faster crossing | Agree price and return time at the pier |
| Charter speedboat | Approx. ฿1,800 one way to Na Ban, ฿3,000 same-day return (kohlarn.co, Oct 2026) | Bali Hai Pier, on demand | Groups who want their own times | Agree total and return time in writing |
| Pattaya Coral Island Full-Day Tour with Speedboat | From US$12.75 (Klook; prices change; checked 12 Oct) | Hotel pick-up, 08:30–14:00 | No planning, lunch included | Check tour on Klook |
Speedboat prices are approximate and come from a single local source. Confirm the total before you board.
The day-tour option
Day tour · Klook
Pattaya Coral Island Full-Day Tour with Speedboat
- 08:30 to 14:00, with hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Speedboat crossing, English-speaking guide, lunch and insurance included
- From US$12.75 (prices change; checked 12 Oct); free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Rated 3.7/5 from 179 reviews, 4K+ booked (Klook, Oct 2026)
Want to compare more operators before you pick? GetYourGuide lists Koh Larn trips from Pattaya from several operators, with reviews on each listing. Compare Koh Larn trips on GetYourGuide
The tour suits you if you’d rather not deal with the pier and island transport. The 3.7 rating is lower than most Klook activities in Pattaya. Read the recent reviews and what’s included before you book. For other options, see Pattaya island hopping and Pattaya day trips.
Which beach to aim for
The ferries land at two places: Na Ban, the village pier on the east side, and Tawaen, a beach on the north-west coast. A 2024 Pattaya City briefing documents shared island routes linking Na Ban with Tawaen, Samae/Tien and Nual (as summarised by koh-larn-thailand.com, Aug 2026). No current fare list is published, so ask the full price and the return arrangement before you get on.
| Beach | How you get there | Choose it if |
|---|---|---|
| Tawaen | Direct ferry from Bali Hai (4 morning boats) or a transfer from Na Ban | You want the simplest trip: one boat each way, last return 17:00 |
| Samae | Shared transfer from Na Ban | You want a bigger beach on the west side and don’t mind an island ride |
| Tien | Shared transfer from Na Ban (Samae/Tien route) | You’re heading to the south-west of the island |
| Nual (“Monkey Beach”) | Shared transfer from Na Ban | You want a smaller beach; don’t feed or approach any wildlife |
| Ta Yai and Sangwan | Transfer or charter; ask locally | You want a smaller beach and have confirmed how to get back |
Conditions change daily. Swim only in marked zones, follow warning flags, and don’t touch or stand on coral. The Department of Marine and Coastal Resources (DMCR) recorded coral survey and restoration work around Koh Larn in May and July 2026. Those are management records, not a guarantee of reef condition.
Scooters: rentals operate on the island, but only ride if you hold a licence valid in Thailand for that vehicle and both rider and passenger wear helmets (Thai Road Traffic Act). Many travel policies won’t pay out otherwise. Read your policy wording.
Where to stay for an early ferry
If you want to make the 07:00 or 08:00 boat without a taxi, stay near Bali Hai Pier at the south end of Walking Street. Distances are Agoda’s own, checked 12 Oct 2026.
| Hotel | Best for | Distance to Bali Hai Pier | Agoda score (reviews), 12 Oct 2026 | Price context | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siam Bayshore Resort Pattaya | Full resort, closest to the pier | 240 m | 8.2 (10,264) | 5-star resort | Check price |
| Royal BJ Hotel | Small, well-rated hotel by Walking Street | 570 m | 8.7 (672) | 3-star | Check price |
| Grand Hotel Pattaya | Budget room on Soi 14 | 670 m | 8.0 (3,741) | 3-star, 75 rooms | Check price |
More options are in hotels near Walking Street. Staying in Jomtien? Bali Hai Pier is about 3.2 km from central Jomtien hotels (Agoda). See the Jomtien Beach guide.
Overnight on the island: guesthouses and small resorts operate on Koh Larn. We haven’t verified current properties, so we don’t list them here. If you stay over, confirm the property’s exact location, check-in time and the next morning’s boat before you pay.
Getting to Bali Hai Pier
Bali Hai Pier is at the south end of Walking Street. From central Pattaya, take a Beach Road baht bus south. The shared fare is ฿15 for trips up to 10 km, since 10 April 2026 (Pattaya Mail). Or use a ride-hailing app and ask to be dropped at Pier A. For all transport options, see getting around Pattaya.
How we checked
- The ferry timetable, fare and ticket rules come from the operator's notice as published by koh-larn-thailand.com (checked 23 Aug 2026). The ฿40 fare also appears in Khaosod (27 Mar 2026) and Pattaya Mail (3 Apr 2026).
- Safety comes from the Chonburi PRD (1 May 2026) and Pattaya Mail (29 Sep 2026). The island's distance offshore comes from Pattaya Mail (Aug 2026).
- Speedboat prices come from kohlarn.co (Oct 2026) and are marked approximate. Tour details come from the Klook listing (Oct 2026).
- Hotel distances and scores come from each property's Agoda data on 12 Oct 2026. Every booking link was opened and matched to the right hotel ID.
- We didn't make the trip for this update. Where no published figure exists (island transfers, food, loungers), we say so instead of guessing.
FAQ
How much is the ferry to Koh Larn?
฿40 per person each way, cash, bought at the Bali Hai Pier A counter. That was the operator’s advertised fare when checked on 23 August 2026. Some older guides still list ฿30.
What time is the first ferry to Koh Larn?
07:00 from Bali Hai Pier to Na Ban. The first direct boat to Tawaen Beach is at 08:00. Further departures to Na Ban run at 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00 and 18:30.
What time is the last ferry from Koh Larn to Pattaya?
18:00 from Na Ban pier and 17:00 from Tawaen Beach (operator timetable, checked 23 Aug 2026). Confirm on the day, because sailings can stop in bad weather.
Do I need to book the Koh Larn ferry in advance?
No. The public ferry can’t be reserved. Buy your ticket at the Pier A counter at Bali Hai, which closes 20 minutes before each departure.
Which beach on Koh Larn should I go to?
For the simplest day, take a direct boat to Tawaen and the 17:00 boat back. For Samae, Tien or Nual, take the ferry to Na Ban and a shared island transfer. Agree the fare and return arrangement first.
Is there a speedboat to Koh Larn?
Yes. Shared speedboats run from Bali Hai Pier when full (approx. ฿150–300 per person), and charters cost approx. ฿1,800 one way to Na Ban (kohlarn.co, Oct 2026). Agree the price and return time before you board.
Where should I stay for the Koh Larn ferry?
Siam Bayshore Resort is 240 m from Bali Hai Pier (Agoda, 12 Oct 2026). Royal BJ Hotel (570 m) and Grand Hotel Pattaya (670 m) are smaller options near Walking Street.
Ready to book? Our top 3 near Bali Hai Pier
| Pick | Why | Agoda score (reviews) | Book |
|---|---|---|---|
| Siam Bayshore Resort Pattaya | 5-star, 240 m from the ferry | 8.2 (10,264) | Check price on Agoda |
| Royal BJ Hotel | Highest score of the three, 570 m from the pier | 8.7 (672) | Check price on Agoda |
| Grand Hotel Pattaya | Budget, 670 m from the pier | 8.0 (3,741) | Check price on Agoda |
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