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How to get fromKathmandu to Ko Lipeby plane or ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kathmandu to Ko Lipe by plane or ferry

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KTM - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    13h 49m
    ฿8,522–19,586

  2. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KTM - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    16h 10m
    ฿7,265–17,994

  3. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KTM - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    16h 54m
    ฿8,477–20,540

Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket฿7,143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,936.9 km
  • Duration: 13h 49m

What companies run services between Kathmandu, Nepal and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kathmandu to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe. Alternatively, you can take the line 5 bus to Tribhuvan International Airport, walk to Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe.

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