Koh Larn Island (Pattaya): Ferry Schedule, Best Beaches & Day Trip Budget
Located just 7 km off Pattaya Beach, Koh Larn (Coral Island) offers crystal-clear turquoise water and white sand beaches accessible in 15 to 40 minutes from Bali Hai Pier.
1. How to Get to Koh Larn from Bali Hai Pier (Ferry vs Speedboat)
The public ferry departs from Bali Hai Pier at the south end of Walking Street every hour from 07:00 to 18:30 (cost: 30 THB per person, 40 minutes to Na Baan Pier or Tawaen Beach Pier). Shared speedboats cost 150–200 THB per person and take only 15 minutes.
2. Best Beaches on Koh Larn Compared
- Tawaen Beach: Most popular bay with direct pier access, water sports, seafood restaurants and sunbeds (100 THB).
- Samae Beach & Tien Beach: Clearer water, quieter atmosphere, famous wooden bridge and green seafront cafés.
- Nual Beach (Monkey Beach): Southern cove ideal for snorkeling and peaceful swimming.
3. Getting Around Koh Larn & Daily Budget
Songthaews (baht buses) wait at Na Baan Pier and charge 20 to 40 THB per ride to any beach. Motorbike rental costs 200–300 THB per day (always inspect brakes and wear a helmet on steep island hills).