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How to get fromGeorge Town to Ko Lipeby car ferry, tram, car, ferry, bus, busferry, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Ko Lipe by car ferry, tram, car, ferry, bus, busferry, or plane

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  1. Car ferry, tram, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Bukit Ketritram tram
    3. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Pak Bara Piercar car
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    6h 48m
    ฿455–1,535

  2. Car ferry, tram, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    8h 17m
    ฿1,287–2,455

  3. Mini Van, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the busferry from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachbusferry bus ferry
    10h
    ฿1,809–3,455

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    6h 20m
    ฿2,066–7,101

  5. Car ferry, bus, ferry

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    9h 52m
    ฿1,165–2,385

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    10h 52m
    ฿1,489–3,389

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿771Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 317.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Bukit Ketri, drive to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, and Kuah Ferry Terminal in around 8h 17m.

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