What is the cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe?

The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe is to train and drive and ferry which costs ฿750 - ฿2000 and takes 9h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe?

The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe is to fly and ferry which takes 7h 13m and costs ฿3000 - ฿10000.

Is there a direct bus between Kuala Lumpur and Ko Lipe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe. However, there are services departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and arriving at Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach via Danok, Kim Yong Market and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe?

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Ko Lipe is 652 km.

How do I travel from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe without a car?

The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 12h 28m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2900.

How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe?

It takes approximately 9h 43m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe bus from?

Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by Alisan Golden Coach Express, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.

Where does the Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe bus arrive?

Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by Alisan Golden Coach Express, arrive at Danok station.

What is the time difference between Kuala Lumpur and Ko Lipe?

Ko Lipe is 1h behind Kuala Lumpur. It is currently 5:10 PM in Kuala Lumpur and 4:10 PM in Ko Lipe.

Where can I stay near Ko Lipe?

There are 85+ hotels available in Ko Lipe.

Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe - 8 ways to travel via train, car, ferry, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe by train, car, ferry, bus, plane, 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.

Train, drive, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Bukit Ketritrain
3. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Pak Bara Piercar
4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry
9h 43m
฿763–1,963
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setarbus
2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
12h 28m
฿1,431–2,897
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Butterworthtrain Ets
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
12h 59m
฿1,165–2,621
Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Langkawi International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane SZB - LGK
2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
7h 13m
฿3,003–9,585
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
11h 12m
฿1,453–2,893
Bus, Minivan, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus
2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus
3. Take the busferry from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachbusferry
13h 35m
฿2,009–4,040
Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry
1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane KUL - LGK
3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
7h 39m
฿2,236–6,505
Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar, ferry
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SZB - AOR
2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
9h 40m
฿2,673–7,065

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

12Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

฿1,758Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe.

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Distance: 652.3 km
Duration: 9h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the train to Bukit Mertajam, take the train to Bukit Ketri, drive to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach via Pekan Rabu, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Kuah Ferry Terminal in around 12h 28m.

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