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How to get fromKathmandu to Ko Lipeby plane or ferry

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There are 6 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
    14h 9m
    ฿9,124–19,951

  2. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane KTM - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    24h 15m
    ฿7,252–19,726

  3. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KTM - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    13h 8m
    ฿9,079–24,299

  4. 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 29m
    ฿8,621–20,569

  5. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    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
    ฿9,832–16,877

  6. Fly to Alor Setar, ferry

    1. Fly from Tribhuvan International Airport (KTM) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KTM - AOR
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    15h 30m
    ฿7,894–27,771

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration8h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,936.9 km
  • Duration: 14h 9m

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 Langkawi International Airport (LGK), take the taxi to Kuah Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach.

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