How to go to Koh Lipe
As peak season is from November to January every year, there is only one way to go to Koh Lipe: by boat.
How to go to Koh Lipe?
Ferries are the only transport to Lipe, and they can be taken from Langkawi Island or Pak Barra in Thailand. Remember, December and January is the super-peak season on Lipe too.
Various ferry services from Langkawi and Pak Bara in Thailand offer daily ferry trips here, so you can check out the ways to go to Koh Lipe below;
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| Bundhaya Ferry to Koh Lipe from Langkawi (One of them). |
Bundhaya Speed Boat Service from Kuah, Langkawi – Bundhaya Speed Boat
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| Ferry from Langkawi to Koh Lipe – Advertised photo. |
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| Ferry from Langkawi to Koh Lipe – What you will get, most likely. |
Ferry from Telaga Harbour to Koh Lipe – PEAK SEASON
| Trip |  Langkawi (Malaysia Time) |
 Koh Lipe (Thai Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Trip 1 | Departing 0930 hrs | Arriving 1000 hrs |
| Trip 2 | Departing 1430 hrs | Arriving 1500 hrs |
Ferry from Koh Lipe to Telaga Harbour – PEAK SEASON
| Trip | Koh Lipe (Thai Time) |
Langkawi (Malaysia Time) |
|---|---|---|
| Trip 1 | Departing 1030 hrs | Arriving 1300 hrs |
| Trip 2 | Departing 1630 hrs | Arriving 1900 hrs |
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| Koh Lipe Floating Barge / Pontoon Drop-Off and Pick-Up Points. |
Important Notes
- Passengers need to check in 2 hours before departure time.
- Passports are required from Langkawi Island to Koh Lipe.
- Kuah Jetty is in Kuah Town, about 30 minutes by taxi from Langkawi Airport.
- Telaga Harbour Jetty is about 10 minutes by taxi from Langkawi Airport.
- There are no bus services in Langkawi.
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| Koh Lipe Longtail boats that transfer you from the ferries to the island. |
- There is no jetty on Koh Lipe.
- A floating barge/pontoon is the main drop-off point outside Lipe.
- Small longtail boats come to the pontoon and take you to resorts (THB50 per person).
- When you reach the island, prepare to get your feet wet as you get off the small boats.
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| Pak Bara ferry services in town. |
How to go to Koh Lipe from Thailand
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| Ferries can sometimes be super crowded, from Pak Bara to Lipe. |
- Passengers need to check in 2 hours before departure time
- Buy your tickets online or at the Ferry Counter! Beware of fake tickets from touts
- Boats from Pak Bara drop you at Mountain Resort and Pattaya Beach
- Pak Bara is about 2.5 hours from Hat Yai town
- Buses to and from cost THB80 one way and operate from 7am to 4pm
- Mini Vans cost THB150-300 one way per person
- Taxis cost around THB1850 to THB2000 one way for 4 persons.
I was here in 2009 and 2011 before more resorts and hotels opened up, and you can read my earlier review of Koh Lipe and Getting to Koh Lipe.
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| Pak Bara Ferry Terminal. |
- The immigration office is located on Pattaya Beach (main beach).
- There is no public transport on the island.
- The Walking Street is the main attraction here.
- There are ATMs located on Ko Lipe Walking Street.
- There is Halal Food available for Muslims in Koh Lipe.
- Various shops, restaurants, bars, pharmacies, internet cafes, and massages are available.
If you have any questions or issues, you can contact the administrators of the booking websites directly. If you face any problems or have general questions, you can post your views here in the comment form.
I am not an agent for booking ferry tickets to Koh Lipe. I just provide information for those who want to know how to go to Koh Lipe.
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