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How to get fromSurat Thani to Ko Lipeby bus or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Surat Thani to Ko Lipe by bus or ferry

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town Transfer to Bundhaya Pier 1bus bus Surat Thani Town Transfer - Bundhaya Pier 1
    7h 10m
    ฿2,000–3,100

  2. Mini Bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Suratthani to Trangbus bus 488
    2. Take the bus from Trang Train Station to The Steak Restaurantbus bus Trang Train Station - The Steak Restaurant
    7h 42m
    ฿1,110–1,360

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Klong Jilad Pier Krabi to Koh Lipeferry ferry Klong Jilad Pier Krabi - Koh Lipe
    7h 41m

  4. Bus via Ao Nang

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Town to Ao Nang McDonaldsbus bus Surat Thani Town - Ao Nang McDonalds
    2. Take the bus from Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay to Bundhaya Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1bus bus Ao Nang Transfer except Krabi Town and Railay - Bundhaya Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1 / ...
    10h 45m
    ฿1,450–1,550

  5. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phiferry ferry Phantip Travel Surat Thani - Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi
    2. Take the ferry from Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lipeferry ferry Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi - Koh Lipe
    11h 30m
    ฿3,033

Surat Thani to Ko Lipe by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

Marinee Travel operates a bus from Surat Thani Town Transfer to Bundhaya Pier 1 twice daily. Tickets cost ฿2,000–2,700 and the journey takes 7h 10m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Koh Lipe via Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi in around 11h 30m.

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