What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Ko Lipe?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Ko Lipe is to car ferry and train and drive and ferry which costs ฿700 - ฿1800 and takes 6h 51m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Ko Lipe?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Ko Lipe is to fly and ferry which takes 4h 23m and costs ฿1900 - ฿6000.

Is there a direct bus between Penang and Ko Lipe?

No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Ko Lipe. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach via Hat Yai Van Terminal and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

How far is it from Penang to Ko Lipe?

The distance between Penang and Ko Lipe is 318 km.

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

The best way to get from Penang to Ko Lipe without a car is to car ferry and train and ferry which takes 8h 20m and costs ฿1300 - ฿2500.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Ko Lipe?

It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Penang to Ko Lipe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penang to Ko Lipe bus from?

Penang to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Penang to Ko Lipe bus arrive?

Penang to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.

What is the time difference between Penang and Ko Lipe?

Ko Lipe is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 3:33 AM in Penang and 2:33 AM in Ko Lipe.

Where can I stay near Ko Lipe?

There are 84+ hotels available in Ko Lipe.

Penang to Ko Lipe - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, car, and ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Ko Lipe by car ferry, train, car, ferry, bus, busferry, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, train, drive, ferry
best
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Bukit Ketritrain
3. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Pak Bara Piercar
4. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry
6h 51m
฿725–1,735
Car ferry, train, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth 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
8h 20m
฿1,365–2,465
Mini Van, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the busferry from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachbusferry
10h
฿1,655–3,470
Fly, ferry
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
4h 23m
฿1,920–5,888
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
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
9h 52m
฿1,055–2,185
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipeferry
10h 52m
฿1,485–3,385

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

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37 minAverage Duration

฿705Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Penang to Ko Lipe.

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Distance: 318.2 km
Duration: 6h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Penang to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Bukit Ketri, drive to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, and Kuah Ferry Terminal in around 8h 20m.

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