At the far south end of Walking Street, Bali Hai Pier is the busy working pier where nearly every Pattaya day trip begins. For most visitors it means one thing: this is where the boats leave for Koh Larn (Coral Island), the city’s classic beach escape.
Why it’s worth a look
The pier is first and foremost a transport hub — slow public ferries, faster speedboats, dive boats and island tours all cast off here. But it’s also a genuine landmark: it juts out into the bay with wide views back over the city skyline, catches good sunsets, and sits right beside the giant hillside “Pattaya City” sign photo spot on the edge of Pratumnak. Even if you’re not island-bound, it’s a quick, photogenic stop.
Getting to Koh Larn
- Public ferry: about ฿30, roughly 40 minutes to Koh Larn’s Na Baan Pier. Cheap, slow and characterful.
- Shared speedboat: around ฿150–200 per person, about 20 minutes.
- Private charter: from roughly ฿2,000–3,500 for the boat, depending on size.
Buy public-ferry tickets at the official booth on the pier — not from touts. Ferries run daily, year-round, with the first departure around 07:00 and the last boats back in the late afternoon. Exact times shift, so check the board on the day.
Good to know
- Arrive early for Koh Larn, especially at weekends and in high season, when the first ferries and the island fill up.
- The pier is chaotic — speedboat hawkers and taxi touts work the crowds hard. Know your destination and the set fares before you engage, and keep an eye on your belongings.
- Use Grab or a baht bus to reach the pier rather than negotiating with touts on arrival.
Honest verdict
Bali Hai Pier is less a “sight” than a gateway — but it’s the gateway to the best day trip in Pattaya, and a decent viewpoint in its own right, with skyline views, sunsets and the city sign next door. The honest catch is the hustle: it’s crowded and touty, so come prepared, know your fare, buy tickets at the booth, and treat the pier as a quick stop on your way to the island.
Recorded facts, FAQs & qualifications
Recorded short hours
Daily · 06:00–21:00
Open daily; first Koh Larn ferry ~07:00, last ~18:30 — confirm the current timetable
Full overview
Bali Hai Pier is the busy working pier at the far south end of Walking Street, and for most visitors it means one thing: it's the launch point for boats to Koh Larn (Coral Island), Pattaya's classic day trip. This is where the slow public ferries and faster speedboats leave, alongside dive boats, island tours and the occasional cruise tender. The public ferry to Koh Larn's Na Baan Pier costs just ฿30 and takes about 40 minutes; shared speedboats run around ฿150–200 per person and cut the crossing to roughly 20 minutes, or you can charter a whole boat from about ฿2,000–3,500. Ferries run daily year-round, with the first departure around 07:00 and the last back in the late afternoon — timings shift, so always check the board on the day. Beyond the boats, the pier is a genuine landmark in its own right: it juts into the bay with wide views back over the city skyline, catches good sunsets, and sits beside the giant hillside 'Pattaya City' sign photo spot on Pratumnak. It can be chaotic — touts, taxis and speedboat hawkers work the crowds hard — so know your fare and destination before you arrive, keep an eye on your belongings, and buy public-ferry tickets at the official booth rather than from touts. Arrive early for the island, and treat the pier itself as a quick, photogenic stop.
More at-a-glance details
- Known for
- Passenger ferry departures · Koh Larn connections
More planning notes
- Ferry and boat schedules are service-dependent and can differ from the place's 21:00 closing time
- No single official fare table covering all operators was recovered
- Ticket prices vary by vessel and operator
- Weather and marine conditions can disrupt departures
- The busy terminal requires passengers to identify the correct operator and boarding point
On site
Facilities
- Passenger terminal
- Ferry boarding
- Tour-boat boarding
- Marina
- Covered terminal areas
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance listed
- South Pattaya waterfront location
- Road access
- Island-transport hub
Listing details
- Type
- viewpoint
- Tickets
- Public ferry to Koh Larn ฿30; shared speedboat ฿150–200 per person
- Hours
- Open daily; first Koh Larn ferry ~07:00, last ~18:30 — confirm the current timetable
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours (plus your island trip)
- Updated
- July 2026
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Highlights
- The departure point for Koh Larn (Coral Island) ferries and speedboats
- Wide bay and city-skyline views, good at sunset
- Beside the hillside 'Pattaya City' sign photo spot
Insider tips
- Arrive early for Koh Larn and check the ferry board on the day
- Buy public-ferry tickets at the official booth, not from touts
- Know the set fares (ferry ฿30, speedboat ฿150–200) before you haggle
- Watch your belongings in the crowds and use Grab to reach the pier
Frequently asked questions
How do you get from Bali Hai Pier to Koh Larn, and what does it cost?
Two main ways. The public ferry to Koh Larn's Na Baan Pier costs about ฿30 and takes roughly 40 minutes. Shared speedboats run around ฿150–200 per person and take about 20 minutes, or you can charter a whole boat from roughly ฿2,000–3,500. Buy public-ferry tickets at the official booth on the pier.
What's the Koh Larn ferry timetable?
Public ferries run daily year-round, with the first departure around 07:00 and the last boat back from the island in the late afternoon (roughly 17:00–18:30). Exact times shift with season and demand, so check the timetable board on the pier on the day rather than relying on a fixed schedule.
Do you need to book Koh Larn boats in advance?
Not for the regular public ferry — just turn up, buy a ticket at the booth and board. Speedboats and island tours can be arranged on the spot too, though pre-booked packages exist. Arrive early, especially in high season and at weekends, when the first ferries and the island itself get busy.
Is Bali Hai Pier worth visiting on its own?
It's primarily a transport hub, but it's also a genuine viewpoint — the pier reaches out into the bay with wide skyline views and good sunsets, and the hillside 'Pattaya City' sign photo spot is right beside it. Most people see it en route to Koh Larn rather than as a destination, but it's a quick, photogenic stop.
Is Bali Hai Pier safe, and what should I watch for?
It's fine, but it's busy and touty. Speedboat hawkers and taxi touts work the crowds hard, so know your destination and the set fares before you arrive, buy public-ferry tickets at the official booth, and keep an eye on phones and wallets in the crush. Grab is the easiest way to reach the pier.
Sources checked · 3
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- Bali Hai Pier – Koh Larn ferry timetable (Ferryscanner) · accessed
- Getting to Koh Larn — Kohlarn.com (ferry and speedboat fares, times) · accessed
- Google rating · accessed