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How to get fromNew York to Ko Lipeby plane, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from New York to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Hat Yai, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane JFK - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    30h 47m
    ฿25,471–66,797

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram, train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane JFK - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth 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
    36h 56m
    ฿14,557–38,338

  3. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane JFK - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    31h 47m
    ฿17,071–47,297

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane EWR - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    33h 26m
    ฿26,322–64,593

  5. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane JFK - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    30h 33m
    ฿15,216–43,417

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Koh Samui Airport, ferry, Speedboat

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane JFK - USM
    2. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Krabi Town Hotel Transferferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kong Ka Pier, Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Phi Phi Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    40h 22m
    ฿29,466–135,392

John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration24h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿21,340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,847.4 km
  • Duration: 30h 47m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from New York to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) 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 train to Jamaica, walk to Jamaica Station, take the vehicle to Terminal 4, walk to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe.

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