There are 6 ways to get from Koh Lipe to Penang by ferry, plane, train, car ferry, bus, or busferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
3h 22mRM 242–840Ferry, bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 35mRM 149–267Ferry, train, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the train from Arau to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 44mRM 184–312Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Hat Yai Bus Stationferry
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
9h 23mRM 184–409Ferry, train, car ferry via Hat Yai
- Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai stationferry
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 57mRM 149–519Bus 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 44mRM 202–439
Koh Lipe to Penang by ferry, taxi, train, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Koh Lipe to Penang is to ferry and train and car ferry via Hat Yai which costs RM 140 - RM 550 and takes 8h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Koh Lipe to Penang is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs RM 240 - RM 850.
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 44m.
The distance between Koh Lipe and Penang is 212 km.
The best way to get from Koh Lipe to Penang without a car is to ferry and train and car ferry which takes 6h 44m and costs RM 180 - RM 320.
It takes approximately 3h 22m 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 6:28 AM in Koh Lipe and 7:28 AM in Penang.
There are 2494+ 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 Kuah Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Perlis, Arau, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 6h 44m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–550
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–410
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,300–3,100
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Arau to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- 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
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlineferry.com
Busferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 156
- Website
- https://www.tigerlineferry.com/
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- [email protected]
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Busferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–330
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 70–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlineferry.com
Ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–190
- Website
- https://www.tigerlineferry.com/
Ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–190
- Website
- https://www.tigerlineferry.com/
Ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–190
- Website
- https://www.tigerlineferry.com/
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 15–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 15
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 15–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 15
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- [email protected]
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Ferry from Koh Lipe to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–350
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
Ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–350
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
- Phone
- +66 74 750 770
- [email protected]
- Website
- jollytravel.in.th
Ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100–170
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/jolly-travel
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