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How to get fromKuala Besut to Ko Lipeby car, train, bus, ferry, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Besut to Ko Lipe by car, train, bus, ferry, plane, or tram

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  1. Drive, train, Minivan, ferry

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    1. Drive from Kuala Besut 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
    11h 20m
    ฿978–2,820

  2. Bus, Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Changloonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    17h 26m
    ฿1,511–2,258

  3. Bus, fly, tram, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KBR - AOR
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    15h 33m
    ฿3,831–7,536

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Terminal Kota Bharubus bus
    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
    12h 18m

  5. Bus, Minivan, ferry via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Changloonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Hotel Transfer to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    17h 59m
    ฿1,711–3,858

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,458Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 491 km
  • Duration: 11h 20m

What companies run services between Kuala Besut, Malaysia and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Besut 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 bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe via Changlun Bus Station, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Danok, Hat Yai, and Hat Yai station in around 17h 26m.

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