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Koh Lipe is a small island that is part of the Tarutao National Marine Park located in Satun Province and can be reached by ferry from Pakbara or Tammalang pier satun, Koh Lanta (Thailand) and Pulau Langkawi (Malaysia).

Ferry Times

When purchasing your ferry ticket to Koh Lipe, it's better to purchase your ticket directly at the pier from the company, rather than on the road from ticket touts. If you arrive on Koh Lipe on a one way ticket, return tickets or tickets to different destinations can be purchased at Pooh's.

If you purchase a round-trip ticket to Koh Lipe, you must return to Pakbara with the same ferry company. You can't return with a different ferry company, unless you buy a separate one-way ticket with that company.

There isn't a pier at Koh Lipe. When you arrive, you will be transfered to Longtail boats, which will drop you anywhere on the island for just 50 baht.

Getting to Pak Bara Pier,Satun

From Southern Thailand (Phuket, Krabi)

It is adviceable to arrive early morning to Trang Train Station,approach KK Tour Agent for minibus ticket (200 baht) to PakBara . It take about 2 hrs. to Pakbara. the same afternoon,board the ferry to Koh Lipe

KK tour Agent contact no.+66(0)75 223664

From Bangkok and the North:

Take the overnight train from Hua Lampong station Bangkok or a budget flight (AirAsia) from Suvarnabhumi airport Bangkok to Hat Yai. There is now a new central Minibus station for all destinations. You must take a tuk-tuk from the train station, about 10 baht in a shared one or 50 baht if you charter one and it is 15-20 minutes away. The ticket to PakBara cost 140 baht and takes about 2 hours. From Hat Yai Airport you can either take a car or minibus limousine to the new Minibus station which is about 15-20 minutes away.

There are Air-con and non air-con public buses from the Hat Yai City Bus Terminal to Pakbara which cost about 70 baht.

Note: City Bus Terminal is located in the southeast of Hat Yai while the new Minibus Station is located between Hat Yai and the Airport. However, it may take a longer time to reach PakBara by public bus.

Getting to Tammalang Pier,Satun

From Bangkok and the North:

Note: Currently this service has been discontinued

Take the overnight train from Hua Lampong station Bangkok or a budget flight (AirAsia) from Suvarnabhumi airport Bangkok to Hat Yai. There is now a new central Minibus station for all destinations. You must take a tuk-tuk from the train station, about 10 baht in a shared one or 50 baht if you charter one and it is 15-20 minutes away. Minibus to Tammalang Pier cost 100 baht and takes about 1.30 hrs. From Hat Yai Airport you can either take a car or minibus limousine to the new Minibus Station which is about 15-20 minutes away.

From Hat Yai City Bus Terminal there are Air-con and non air-con public buses to Satun bus terminal, cost is about 70 baht, then transfer to local mini truck to Tammalang Pier, just another 20 minutes ride only.

Note: City Bus Terminal is located in the southeast of Hat Yai while the new Minibus Station is located between Hat Yai and the Airport.

It is highly recommended to board ferry from Tammalang Pier, it is a newly completed pier, systematically opperated c/w Thai Immigration counter, gift shops, tour agency, ferry ticket counters, restaurant and cozy waiting lounge too!

Also at Tammalang Pier, there is a daily ferry service to Langkawi, Malaysia(duty Free Island)
The ferry to Koh Lipe is the Southern Ferry services tour co.ltd.

ferry contact no. +66(0)74 725294

Getting from Koh Lanta - Koh Lipe- Langkawi

From Bangkok by flight (AirAsia) or buses to Phuket, Krabi. Onwards to Koh Phi Phi ,finally to Koh Lanta to board a ferry to Koh Lipe by Tigerline travel time table and cost below.

The Andaman Route( Lanta - koh - lipe - Langkawi) & Joint Ticket
> More info/Ferry schedules

Getting from Langkawi, Malaysia to Koh Lipe

There are several flights into Langkawi daily, from Langkawi there are two (2) ways of
getting to Koh Lipe .

Langkawi Kuah Pier to Tammalung Pier, and onwards to Koh Lipe refer to timetable and cost from Southern Ferry and tour Co.Ltd . or.,

Telaga Harbour,Langkawi: This is the harbour where you take the ferry from Langkawi to Koh Lipe. Time table enclose.
For Enquiry Contact Tel: +604 9592202 Fax: +604 9592204
Email: info@telagaharbour.com

Travel Links

Info on Thailand and Koh Lipe:

Lonely Planet Thailand
Lonely Planet Discussion forum
Lotus Dive
KohLipeThailand.com
Lipe
Moonlight Bay Resort Koh Lanta

Airlines that fly to Hat Yai:

Departing from the new Suvarnabhumi International Airport (Bangkok):
AirAsia (budget)

The following airlines depart from the old airport, Don Muang Airport :
Thai Airways
Orient Thai (budget)
Nok Air (budget)
Tiger Airways (budget)

Map of Koh Lipe

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