Getting to Koh Lipe
Koh Lipe, a beautiful island in southern Thailand, is accessible from several key locations, including Langkawi, Pak Bara, Hat Yai, & Penang. Here’s a breakdown of how to reach this tropical paradise from these popular departure points:
Summary of Travel Routes:
- From Langkawi: A direct ferry ride (1.5 to 2 hours) makes this the easiest international option to Koh Lipe. Immigration checks are done at both ends.
- From Pak Bara: Speedboats and ferries are available year-round, taking about 90 minutes to Koh Lipe. This is the best option for travelers from mainland Thailand.
- From Hat Yai: First, a minivan or taxi to Pak Bara Pier (2 hours), followed by a speedboat (90 minutes).
- From Penang: Travel either through Langkawi (via ferry or flight) or Hat Yai (by bus or van) or private land transfer from Penang to Pak Bara Pier, before connecting to Koh Lipe.
Langkawi to Koh Lipe
Availability: end of oct to end of May yearly
- Transport mode: Ferry (max capacity 100pax - 200pax)
- Duration: 1 hour 30min
- Schedule: 1 trip at the beginning season and end at the season. Other than this will be 2 trips per day.
- Departure point: Kuah Jetty or Telaga harbour
You can find latest schedule and price for Langkawi to Koh Lipe
Langkawi airport is the nearest airport to Koh Lipe.
Hat Yai to Koh Lipe
Availability: Whole Year
- Transport mode: Mini van + Speedboat
- Duration: Road trip: 2 hours, Speed boat 1 hour 30min
- Speed boat Schedule: 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm
- Departure point: Hatyai Airport or Hatyai Town
- Fare: RM130 per adult per way (2023/2024)
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Hat Yai to Koh Lipe
Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe
Penang to Koh Lipe
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[Departure]:
-Pick up you at Sungai Nibong bus terminal/Komtar area at 5am (Malaysia time) via Hatyai to pakbara pier.
-You will to board the speed boat at 2:30pm (Thailand time) at Pak Bara Pier.
-Check in procedure will start 45min before departure time and pay THB20/pax for the pakbara pier fees, and you will reach Koh Lipe after 1:30 hours by speed boat.
THB200/pax for the national park fees (keep the national park receipt and bring along during snorkeling trip).
-Own transfer to your selected hotel for check in (check in time: 1-3pm depends on hotel).
-Leisure at your own time and activities.
[Return]:
-Own arrangement to Koh Lipe speed boat counter by 8:30am to board the 9.30am (Thailand Time) speed boat back to Pak Bara Pier.
-Reach Pakbara Pier around 11am (Thailand time).
-We will transfer you from Pak Bara Pier back to Penang with joint transfer via Hatyai.
-You will reach Penang around 7pm (Malaysia time).
*Exclude border fees*
