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Koh Larn (Coral Island) day trip

Koh Larn is also called Coral Island. It is a day-trip destination off Pattaya. Crossings leave from Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya.

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What Koh Larn is

Koh Larn sits off the Pattaya bay as a beach day trip, with boat crossings from Bali Hai Pier. Boat-trip desks and crossings leave from Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya. How to reach the pier is on the ferry. Coral Island Boat Trips runs public ferries and speedboats from the south end of Pattaya Beach.

Beaches and the lookout

The island beaches are Tawaen, Samae, Nual, Tien and Ta Yai. CORAL ISLAND PATTAYA BEACH VIEW POINT is a hilltop lookout above the beaches, with panoramic views over the sand and open water. It is a short photo stop above the beaches.

How to reach Koh Larn

Use the ferry for how to reach Bali Hai Pier from South Pattaya, Walking Street, the baht bus, and get-around. Nokkie runs trips between Bali Hai Pier and Koh Larn. Sea Tours runs boat trips to Koh Larn from Bali Hai Pier.

Bali Hai Pier ferry and speedboat

Public ferries and speedboats leave Bali Hai Pier for Na Baan and Tawaen. The ferry fare is 40 baht each way. Confirm the payment method at the pier. The counter closes 20 minutes before departure. Confirm speedboat fares on the day.

Bali Hai Pier ferry and speedboat times and fares
Service Direction Times Fare
Ferry Bali Hai to Na Baan 7:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:30 PM 40 baht each way
Ferry Bali Hai to Tawaen 8:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM 40 baht each way
Ferry Na Baan to Bali Hai 6:30 AM, 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:30 PM, 5:00 PM, 6:00 PM 40 baht each way
Ferry Tawaen to Bali Hai 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM 40 baht each way
Speedboat Bali Hai to Na Baan Shared boat 150 baht one way, 300 baht return
Speedboat Bali Hai to Tawaen Shared boat 200 baht one way, 300 baht return
Speedboat charter One engine, up to 12 passengers Charter 2,800 baht
Speedboat charter Two engines Charter 4,500 baht
Speedboat Bali Hai departures 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM 200 baht
Speedboat Return from Na Baan 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM 200 baht

Koh Larn map

The hilltop lookout above the beaches looks over the sand and the open water.

Live boat and attraction listings

Boats to Koh Larn leave from Bali Hai Pier. Private charters and speedboats leave from the same pier, with the yacht boats.

Between neighbourhoods

Short hops between the live areas. Songthaews loop Beach Road and Second Road. Taxis and ride apps are simpler for North Pattaya, Naklua, Wong Amat, South Pattaya, Pratumnak and Jomtien.

Pratumnak ↔ Jomtien

Short hill-to-beach hop. Taxi, ride app, or scooter. Songthaews do not cover this ridge well.

Central Pattaya ↔ Walking Street

Songthaews loop Beach Road and Second Road down toward the arch. Walking Beach Road is the other simple hop.

Central Pattaya ↔ Beach Road

Beach Road is the promenade along Pattaya Beach. Walk or take a songthaew along the sand. Walking Street is the short night strip at the bottom of Beach Road.

Beach Road ↔ Second Road

Songthaews loop Beach Road and Second Road on the same grid. Cross inland for Sai 2 malls, spas, and dinners. Walking Street is the short strip at the bottom of Beach Road.

Beach Road ↔ Soi 6

Soi 6 runs from Beach Road to Second Road, north of Central Pattaya Road. Walk inland. Ruby Club and the Soi 6 massage shop sit on that soi.

Second Road ↔ Soi 6

Soi 6 is the short soi from Sai 2 back to Beach Road, north of Central Pattaya Road. Walk toward the sand. Ruby Club and the Soi 6 massage shop sit on that soi.

Second Road ↔ Soi Buakhao

Inland hop from Pattaya Sai 2 onto the Second Road / Third Road corridor. Walk, taxi, or a ride app. Tree Town is on that soi near Second Road.

South Pattaya ↔ Beach Road

Beach Road is the promenade north of the south-bay corridor. Walk or take a songthaew onto that loop. Walking Street is the short strip at the bottom of Beach Road.

Pratumnak ↔ Central Pattaya

Taxi or a ride app is simpler than waiting on a songthaew once you leave the Beach Road / Second Road loop.

Pratumnak ↔ Walking Street

Drop down the hill to the south-bay strip by taxi, ride app, or scooter. Walking Street is at the bottom of Beach Road.

Jomtien ↔ Central Pattaya

Longer hop via the hill. Taxis and ride apps are simpler than a songthaew for this stretch.

Walking Street ↔ Jomtien

From Walking Street, Jomtien is the next beach south over Pratumnak Hill. Taxi, ride app, or scooter.

Naklua ↔ Central Pattaya

Taxi or a ride app down the North Pattaya / Naklua corridor onto the Beach Road / Second Road loop.

Jomtien ↔ Na Jomtien

Next stretch south toward Aquaverse, Ramayana, and Nong Nooch. Taxi or a ride app. Songthaews do not cover this corridor well.

Na Jomtien ↔ Bang Saray

Next stretch south toward Bang Saray and the Aquaverse / Amazone corridor. Taxi or a ride app. Songthaews do not cover this corridor well.

Jomtien ↔ Bang Saray

South of Jomtien Beach via Na Jomtien toward Bang Saray and Aquaverse. Taxi or a ride app. Songthaews do not cover this corridor well.

North Pattaya ↔ Central Pattaya

Taxi or a ride app from the North Pattaya Road / bus-terminal belt onto the Beach Road / Second Road loop.

North Pattaya ↔ Naklua

Short hop between the North Pattaya Road / bus-terminal belt and Wong Amat / Naklua Road. Taxi or a ride app.

Wong Amat ↔ Naklua

Short hop between the Wong Amat beach tip and the Naklua Road corridor. Taxi or a ride app.

Wong Amat ↔ North Pattaya

Short hop between Wong Amat Beach and the North Pattaya Road / bus-terminal belt. Taxi or a ride app.

South Pattaya ↔ Central Pattaya

Taxi or a ride app from South Pattaya Road onto the Beach Road / Second Road loop. Songthaews are simpler once you are on that grid.

South Pattaya ↔ Walking Street

The night strip sits at the south-bay end of this corridor. Walk, taxi, or a ride app. Walking Street is the strip at that end of South Pattaya.

South Pattaya ↔ Pratumnak

Short hop up the hill from the south-bay corridor. Taxi, ride app, or scooter. Songthaews do not cover this ridge well.

Central Pattaya ↔ Soi Buakhao

Inland hop from the Beach Road and Second Road grid onto the Second Road / Third Road corridor. Walk, taxi, or a ride app.

South Pattaya ↔ East Pattaya

Inland hop from the south-bay corridor onto Sukhumvit toward Floating Market and Tiger Park. Taxi or a ride app. Songthaews do not cover this corridor well.

Jomtien ↔ East Pattaya

Inland hop from the Jomtien beach road onto Sukhumvit toward Floating Market and Underwater World. Taxi or a ride app. Songthaews do not cover this corridor well.

Na Jomtien ↔ East Pattaya

North along Sukhumvit from the south parks toward Floating Market and Tiger Park. Taxi or a ride app. Songthaews do not cover this corridor well.

Need wheels?

Scooter hire is on Pratumnak; bike and car hire sit along Jomtien.

What is Koh Larn / Coral Island?

Koh Larn is also called Coral Island. It is a day-trip destination off Pattaya. Boat-trip desks and crossings leave from Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya.

How do I get to Koh Larn from Pattaya?

Crossings leave from Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya. Bali Hai Pier sits at the south end of Beach Road, beside Walking Street.

Which beaches does Koh Larn have?

The island beaches are Tawaen, Samae, Nual, Tien and Ta Yai. A hilltop lookout above the beaches is Coral Island Pattaya Beach View Point.

Which boats leave Bali Hai Pier for Koh Larn?

Public ferries and speedboats leave from Bali Hai Pier at the south end of Pattaya Beach. Coral Island Boat Trips is the boat-trip desk at that pier. Polly Speed Boat Trip Pattaya Koh Larn runs a speed-boat trip from Pattaya to Koh Larn.

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