| Offer | Duration | Price "from" | Included | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Bangkok: Pattaya, Koh Larn and Sanctuary of Truth | full day | check the page | transport from Bangkok, Sanctuary of Truth, boat to the island (details depend on the option) | two sights, nothing to organise | See |
| Koh Larn: seafood lunch, departing Pattaya | check the page | check the page | boat and lunch (details depend on the option) | already in Pattaya, beach and rest | See |
| On your own (bus, then public ferry) | 4 to 6 h of transport in total | bus + 40 THB ferry | nothing | tight budget, independent travellers |
Read what each page includes: entrance fees, meals, beach activities and hotel pickup vary by option.
Trip from Bangkok
The "all organised" option: a long round trip, a visit to the Sanctuary of Truth, a huge carved-wood temple (our page: Sanctuary of Truth), then the crossing to Koh Larn. It suits anyone with a single day. The trade-off: it is a long day, time on the island is short, and you do not pick your beach.
Trip from Pattaya
If you sleep in Pattaya, start there and skip the drive from Bangkok. The seafood-lunch offer covers the boat and the meal and leaves you time on the sand. See also Pattaya from Bangkok.
Going on your own
Take a bus to Pattaya, then the public ferry from Bali Hai Pier at the end of Walking Street: about 45 minutes to Na Ban, 40 baht since 10 April 2026, cash (figures from our Pattaya guide). The last return leaves Na Ban around 6 pm. Speedboats take 15 to 20 minutes and cost more. Buy at the pier's ticket booth, not from a tout.
Pitfalls
- Overloaded day: Sanctuary and island on the same day from Bangkok means a lot of road.
- Weather: rough seas in the rainy season; crossings are sometimes changed.
- Extras on the island: jet skis, banana boats and sunbeds cost extra; agree the price first, and beware "damage" claims when you return a jet ski.
- Last boat: do not miss it if you came alone.
- Sun and cash: bring sunscreen and cash.
Which one to choose
- One day, no logistics: the trip from Bangkok.
- A night in Pattaya: the Pattaya-start offer with lunch.
- Tight budget, independent: bus and public ferry.
- With children: plan breaks, see Bangkok with children.
To sleep there, compare hotels in Pattaya on Booking.com.
Frequently asked questions
Can you do Koh Larn in one day from Bangkok?
Yes, but with four to six hours of transport in total; a night in Pattaya is more comfortable.
How much is the public ferry?
40 baht since 10 April 2026 according to our Pattaya guide; speedboats cost more.
What is the difference between the two trips?
One starts in Bangkok and includes the Sanctuary of Truth; the other starts in Pattaya and offers a seafood lunch.
Should I book ahead?
Yes in high season and at weekends; check the cancellation terms.
When should I go?
The sea is calmer from November to February; see the best time to visit Bangkok.
