There are 7 ways to get from Koh Lipe to Penang by ferry, car, tram, car ferry, train, bus, plane, or busferry
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Ferry, drive, tram, car ferry
best- Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Pak Bara Pierferry
- Drive from Pak Bara Pier to Bukit Ketricar
- Take the tram from Bukit Ketri to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 10mRM 95–210Ferry, train, tram, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai stationferry
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 55mRM 132–387Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Hat Yai Bus Stationferry
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
9h 23mRM 208–402Ferry, drive, ferry to Langkawi International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Pak Bara Pierferry
- Drive from Pak Bara Pier to Tammalang Pier Satuncar
- Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
6h 29mRM 297–968Ferry, Minivan, train, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Hat Yai Bus Stationferry
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 41mRM 197–411Bus and ferry, Mini Van
- Take the busferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai Airportbusferry
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
9h 59mRM 246–422Speedboat to Phuket International Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Rassada Pier Phuketferry
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
10h 37mRM 453–943
Koh Lipe to Penang by ferry, train, tram, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Koh Lipe to Penang is to ferry and drive and tram and car ferry which costs RM 95 - RM 210 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Koh Lipe to Penang is to ferry and drive and tram and car ferry which takes 6h 10m and costs RM 95 - RM 210.
No, there is no direct bus from Koh Lipe to Penang. However, there are services departing from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Airport and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
The distance between Koh Lipe and Penang is 318 km.
The best way to get from Koh Lipe to Penang without a car is to ferry and train and tram and car ferry which takes 8h 55m and costs RM 130 - RM 390.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Koh Lipe to Penang, including transfers.
Koh Lipe to Penang bus services, operated by Tigerline Ferry, depart from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach station.
Koh Lipe to Penang bus services, operated by Tigerline Ferry, arrive at Hat Yai Airport station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Koh Lipe. It is currently 6:03 AM in Koh Lipe and 7:03 AM in Penang.
There are 2421+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Koh Lipe, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Koh Lipe to Penang. However, you can take the ferry to Pak Bara Pier, drive to Bukit Ketri, take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Hat Yai station, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 8h 55m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 80–500
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–600
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Bukit Ketri to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–27
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–6
- Express
- RM 19–27
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- +66 74 750 770
- [email protected]
- Website
- jollytravel.in.th
Ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Pak Bara Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 70–100
- Book at
- 12 Go
Ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–160
- Book at
- 12 Go
Ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Pak Bara Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 70–100
- Book at
- 12 Go
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