Can I travel to Koh Lipe now?
Yes, you need the passport or border pass (for Malaysian) to enter Koh Lipe as this consider cross border.
How do you get from Malaysia to Koh Lipe?
The easiest way from Kuala Lumpur is to fly to Langkawi. In high season daily boats connect Koh Lipe and Langkawi, the boat ride takes about 1 hour to 90 minutes, depending on the weather. You will have to go trough immigration on both sides as this is an international border crossing.
How do I get from Langkawi to Koh Lipe?
The quickest way to get from Langkawi to Koh Lipe is to ferry which costs RM 118 and takes 1h 30m. Is there a direct ferry between Langkawi and Koh Lipe? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Kuah Ferry Terminal Langkawi and arriving at Koh Lipe. Services depart once daily, and operate every day.
How many days do you need in Koh Lipe?
Koh Lipe isn’t the easiest island to get to, but it is definitely worth it once you’re there. It is a process, typically including a flight, shuttle bus, and/or ferry and takes half a day. Therefore, if you’re planning to visit Koh Lipe, I highly recommend spending at least 3 days here to make the trip worth it.
How long is the speedboat to Koh Lipe?
1.5 hour
The Pak Bara Pier in Satun to Koh Lipe Speedboat is a 1.5 hour speedboat journey to Koh Lipe. View the Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe speedboat ferry ticket prices, timetable and book tickets online.
How do I get from Langkawi to Koh Samui?
There are 5 ways to get from Langkawi Airport (LGK) to Ko Samui by ferry, bus and ferry, shuttle, bus or plane
- Take the ferry from Telaga Harbor Marina Langkawi to Saladan Pier, Koh Lanta.
- Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Krabi Khlong Jilad Pier.
- Take the bus and ferry from Krabi Lomprayah Bus Terminal to Ko Samui.
Which is better Koh Lipe or Koh Lanta?
Koh Lipe probably has the better beaches and offers that remote, island charm. Koh Lanta is more built up, has better family resorts, and offers a much livelier nightlife scene.
Does Koh Lipe have an airport?
There is no airport on Koh Lipe so you will need to fly to nearest airport such as Hatyai airport, Trang airport, and Langkawi airport then connect by minivan and boat. There are many flights a day from Bangkok to Hat Yai and it takes about 1 hour then transfer to a mini van or taxi to Pak Barra.
How long is the ferry from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe?
Bundhaya Speed Boat operates a ferry from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿550 – ฿1000 and the journey takes 1h 30m.
How do you get from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe?
The quickest way to get from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe is to ferry which costs ฿1700 – ฿3400 and takes 2h 45m. Is there a direct ferry between Koh Lanta and Koh Lipe? Yes, there is a direct ferry departing from Saladan Pier, Koh Lanta and arriving at Koh Lipe. Services depart once daily, and operate every day.
What is the nearest airport to Koh Lipe?
Langkawi airport
There is no airport on Koh Lipe so you will need to fly to nearest airport such as Hatyai airport, Trang airport, and Langkawi airport then connect by minivan and boat. There are many flights a day from Bangkok to Hat Yai and it takes about 1 hour then transfer to a mini van or taxi to Pak Barra.
How do you get from Penang to Koh Lipe?
There are 3 ways to get from Penang to Koh Lipe by ferry, bus or plane
- Take the ferry from Swettenham Pier to Kuah Ferry Terminal.
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal Langkawi to Koh Lipe.
Is Koh Lanta beautiful?
The beaches in Koh Lanta are truly unique, making this beautiful island in Thailand an ultimate vacation paradise for beach lovers and those seeking tranquility. On this quiet island you will find a high range of beautiful bays and breath-taking beaches which are wonderful for swimming, snorkelling or just relaxing.
How do I get from Penang to Langkawi?
To get from from Penang to Langkawi Island you can take a direct ferry boat from Georgetown taking 3 hours, tickets price 73.60 RM, a flight from PEN to LGK taking 35 minutes, costing 100+ RM or take the cheapest route overland via Kuala Kedah or Kuala Perlis Jetty.
What is the difference between the ferry between Koh Lipe and Langkawi?
Langkawi is in the Malaysian time zone (+8 hours), whereas Koh Lipe is in the Thailand time zone (+7 hours). So keep this in mind when looking at ferry schedules: the ferry will appear to take half an hour due to the time zone difference, but it will actually take 90 minutes.
Is there a pier at Koh Lipe Beach?
There is no pier at Koh Lipe, you may be transferred between the beach and the ferry by local long tail boats. Already included in the ticket price. Thai Arrival Card available at the Tropical Charters check in counter, to be filled and submitted to border authorities upon Thailand at arrival.
How to get from Langkawi to Andaman Islands?
However, there is no direct from Langkawi to andaman islands, you need to change to speed boat when you are in Koh Lipe. If there is afternoon speed boat then you can take afternoon speed boat to the islands, else you need to wait for next day. What jetty to depart in Langkawi?