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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Ko Lipeby plane, ferry, tram, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

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    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKI - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    10h 3m
    ฿4,785–15,419

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane BKI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    12h 8m
    ฿5,285–16,919

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    14h 51m
    ฿6,870–10,009

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration5h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,627Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kota Kinabalu to Ko Lipe.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,871.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) 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 taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe.

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