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How to get fromKota Bharu to Ko Lipeby car, train, bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kota Bharu to Ko Lipe by car, train, bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

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  1. Drive, train, Minivan, ferry

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    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Sungai Kolokcar car
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    10h 42m
    ฿804–2,833

  2. Drive, train, ferry

    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Sungai Kolokcar car
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    11h 18m
    ฿1,074–3,923

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu 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
    14h 10m
    ฿1,301–2,749

  4. Fly Sultan Ismail Petra to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KBR - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    6h 53m
    ฿3,740–8,749

  5. Fly Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KBR - 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
    9h 40m
    ฿3,910–8,629

  6. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Kota Bharu to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane TGG - LGK
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    8h 58m
    ฿6,323–13,801

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar54Weekly Planes
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,085Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 448.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Kota Bharu to Ko Lipe. However, you can drive to Sungai Kolok, take the train to Hat Yai, walk to Kim Yong Market, take the bus to Hat Yai Airport, take the bus to Pak Bara Pier, walk to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kota Bharu to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe via Sungai Kolok, Hat Yai, and Hat Yai station in around 11h 18m.

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