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How to get fromIpoh to Ko Lipeby train, car, ferry, bus, plane, or busferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Ipoh to Ko Lipe by train, car, ferry, bus, plane, or busferry

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  1. Train, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Bukit Ketritrain train
    3. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Pak Bara Piercar car
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    8h 5m
    ฿721–2,081

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain train
    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
    9h 34m
    ฿1,361–2,811

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    12h 39m
    ฿1,091–2,303

  4. Fly from Ipoh, ferry

    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane IPH - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    9h 53m
    ฿5,892–12,292

  5. Bus, bus and ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus Terminal Meru Raya
    2. Take the busferry from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachbusferry bus ferry
    12h 39m
    ฿1,576–3,360

  6. Bus, ferry via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    13h 41m
    ฿1,644–3,683

  7. Bus to Penang International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    8h 8m
    ฿2,054–6,276

Ipoh to Ko Lipe by train, taxi, and ferry

Calendar20Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,361Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from Ipoh to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the train to Bukit Mertajam, take the train to Bukit Ketri, drive to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipoh to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach via Bukit Mertajam, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, and Kuah Ferry Terminal in around 9h 34m.

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