Koh Larn Ferry Points: Which One to Use

Key facts

Location: Pattaya City’s boat data distinguishes Na Baan and Tawaen as separate passenger-route endpoints.
Location: DASTA associates one public route with Na Baan Pier and another with Tawaen Beach.
Schedule: The operator currently posts separate departure and return schedules for both endpoints.
Na Baan return window: The displayed Na Baan return list runs through 18:00.
Tawaen return window: The displayed Tawaen return list runs from 13:00 through 17:00.

Compare the choices

Decision	Island-side purpose	Operator-posted Pattaya departures	Operator-posted returns
Na Baan	Na Baan Pier endpoint	07:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00, 18:30	06:30, 07:30, 09:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00, 18:00
Tawaen	Tawaen Beach side	08:00, 09:00, 11:00, 13:00	13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00

Choose the island side first

Na Baan and Tawaen are separate Koh Larn endpoints, not two names for one arrival point. DASTA associates one public route with Na Baan Pier and another with the Tawaen Beach side, while Pattaya City’s boat data records them separately.

Choose Na Baan Pier when that endpoint better fits the island plan. Choose Tawaen when arriving by Tawaen Beach is the point of the trip. Neither endpoint is universally best.

Compare the return before the outbound

The operator’s post checked on 21 September 2026 lists more Na Baan sailings and a displayed final return at 18:00. Its Tawaen return list runs from 13:00 through 17:00.

That difference can matter more than the outbound time. Pick the endpoint that fits the destination, then make sure its own return window fits the day rather than borrowing a time from the other route.

Posted times for each endpoint

For Na Baan, the post lists Pattaya departures at 07:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00 and 18:30; returns are 06:30, 07:30, 09:30, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00 and 18:00.

For Tawaen, it lists Pattaya departures at 08:00, 09:00, 11:00 and 13:00; returns are 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00. Treat every time as operator-posted and operational, not guaranteed.

The ticket counter is shared; the destination is not

The operator says Na Baan and Tawaen tickets are sold at the same counter and all of its listed boats depart from Pier A. That simplifies the Pattaya-side process, but the ticket still needs the correct island endpoint and departure.

Recheck the selected route on the travel day and keep public ferries separate from speedboats. Weather, operating changes or a revised post can alter the useful choice even when the destination itself has not moved.

Dates, responsibility & checking method

Review due: 28 September 2026
Published: 21 August 2026
Updated: 21 September 2026
Reading time: 3 min
Compiled by: TimPaemi

Evidence

Sources

3 dated records support the material facts on this page.

Pattaya combined passenger-boat statistics (opens in a new tab)
Pattaya Cityofficial governmentChecked 21 September 2026
Koh Larn destination information (opens in a new tab)
DASTA CBT Thailandofficial governmentChecked 21 September 2026
Pattaya–Koh Larn passenger boat schedule and ticket conditions (opens in a new tab)
Ferry Boat Pattaya–Koh Larnofficial operatorChecked 21 September 2026