What is the cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Koh Lipe?

The cheapest way to get from Sandakan to Koh Lipe is to fly and car ferry and tram and train and ferry which costs ฿5000 - ฿13000 and takes 18h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sandakan to Koh Lipe?

The fastest way to get from Sandakan to Koh Lipe is to fly and ferry which takes 10h 38m and costs ฿5500 - ฿17000.

How far is it from Sandakan to Koh Lipe?

The distance between Sandakan and Koh Lipe is 2220 km.

How long does it take to get from Sandakan to Koh Lipe?

It takes approximately 17h 17m to get from Sandakan to Koh Lipe, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sandakan and Koh Lipe?

Koh Lipe is 1h behind Sandakan. It is currently 6:57 PM in Sandakan and 5:57 PM in Koh Lipe.

Where can I stay near Koh Lipe?

There are 86+ hotels available in Koh Lipe.

Sandakan to Koh Lipe - 3 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Sandakan to Koh Lipe by plane, tram, train, ferry, or car ferry

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

Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train, ferry
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1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SDK - AOR
2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
17h 17m
฿4,693–14,036
Fly to Hat Yai, ferry
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane SDK - HDY
2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
10h 38m
฿5,508–16,446
Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram, train, ferry
1. Fly from Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SDK - PEN
2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
5. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
18h 7m
฿5,294–12,987

Sandakan Airport (SDK) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

30Weekly Planes

10h 34mAverage Duration

฿3,350Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Sandakan to Koh Lipe.

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Distance: 2,220 km
Duration: 17h 17m

What companies run services between Sandakan, Malaysia and Koh Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Sandakan to Koh Lipe. However, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, take the vehicle to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the train to Hat Yai, walk to Hat Yai station, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sandakan Airport (SDK) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe.

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