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How to get fromKulim to Ko Lipeby train, car, ferry, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe by train, car, ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Bukit Ketritrain train
    2. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Pak Bara Piercar car
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    5h 58m
    ฿989–2,044

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain train
    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
    8h 48m
    ฿1,403–2,498

  3. Fly from Penang International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    6h 42m
    ฿2,206–6,358

  4. Train to Alor Setar, fly, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane AOR - LGK
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    9h 16m
    ฿4,189–9,294

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿705Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 321 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Kulim to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the taxi 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 vehicle from Kulim to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach via Bukit Mertajam, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Kuah Ferry Terminal in around 8h 48m.

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