Koh Lipe Information
Koh Lipe is a Thai island known for its coral-rich waters and the beautiful beaches. It’s located south of Thailand and can be accessed from different places either by plane, ferry, minivan, or bus. The easiest and cheapest way to reach Koh Lipe from Bangkok is to Fly to the Hat Yai airport which is the nearest airport to the island. Then take a bus to Pak Bara Pier, to take a ferry to Koh Lipe. The train takes 15 hours from Bangkok or you can take a 13 hour trip by bus to Hat Yai to take a minivan/taxi to Pak Bara Pier. You can travel to Koh Lipe through Pak Bara Pier as it’s the only pier that is available any time of the year. The other roads are closed during monsoon season. From Krabi/Ao Nang, you can take a minivan to Trang Province then hop on a 2-hour ferry trip to Koh Lipe. From Phuket, Koh Phi Phi, and Koh Lanta the ferry is your only option.
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Departures from Koh Lipe
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- 1h 50m1 stop23 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is higher than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
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- 2h 30m3 stops26 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is higher than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 3h4 stops33 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is higher than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 4h 30m5 stops38 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is higher than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 5h4 stops38 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is higher than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 5h 30m6 stops46 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is higher than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
- 5h 50m5 stops44 kg CO₂Estimated CO₂ · per passengerEstimated CO₂ emissions per passenger for this trip. That is higher than similar trips in the industry.LowMediumHighInstant confirmation Refund available Amend available
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Arrivals in Koh Lipe
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Pattaya Beach
Sunrise Beach
Koh Lipe Information
Koh Lipe: a small island near the Malaysia border
Koh Lipe is an “ L-shaped” island. Located near the Malaysia/Thailand border. It is originally inhabited by sea gypsies. The island sits in Thailand's far south, on the edge of the Tarutao National Marine Park, and it is small enough to cross on foot in well under an hour.
The island is famous for scuba diving, snorkeling, and its coral reefs are very easy to reach. Because the reefs start just off the sand, you don't need a boat trip or a certification to see fish and coral — a mask and fins are often enough.
Koh Lipe has a handful of mid-range and budget resorts, accommodation options vary from bamboo bungalows to four stars resorts. There are 3 main beaches in Koh Lipe “Sunrise, Sunset, and Pattaya”. The island has a wide selection of bars, although if you're looking for a party island, Koh Lipe is not for you as it's nothing like Koh Phangan or Koh Phi Phi.
How to get to Koh Lipe
There is no airport and no bridge, so every trip to Koh Lipe finishes on the water. Our booking system currently lists 81 routes bookable routes serving the island, combining mainland transport with the sea crossing depending on where you start.
Travellers arriving from further away usually build the trip in two stages: reach a southern Thai hub or a nearby island first, then continue on the connecting service to Koh Lipe. Many of these combinations can be booked as a single journey, so you don't have to buy each leg separately.
Arriving on the island
Koh Lipe has no deep-water pier. Boats normally stop offshore and passengers transfer to the beach by longtail, which means a short extra step and a small local fee paid on arrival. Pack so that your bag can handle a brief, damp transfer, and keep passports and electronics in something waterproof.
Where you can travel to and from
Koh Lipe connects to Ao Nang, Hat Yai, Koh Bulon, Koh Jum, Koh Kradan, Koh Lanta and 12 more destinations. That mix covers both mainland gateways and the island-hopping chain along the Andaman coast, so the island works well either as a first stop or as the final one in a longer trip.
- Hat Yai — the main southern transport hub, useful if you are arriving by long-distance road or rail, or heading on towards Malaysia.
- Koh Lanta and Koh Jum — northbound island stops that let you continue up the Andaman coast without returning to the mainland.
- Ao Nang — the Krabi-area beach gateway, handy for connecting onward to Krabi town and its airport.
- Koh Kradan and Koh Bulon — quieter neighbours often combined with Koh Lipe on an island-hopping itinerary.
Check the Koh Lanta travel guide and the Hat Yai transport hub if you are planning the leg either side of your island stay.
Operators serving Koh Lipe
Operators serving the island include Bundhaya Speed Boat, Jolly Travel and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club. Each runs its own timetable and its own set of connections, so it is worth comparing them side by side rather than assuming one covers every pairing.
Departure times, vehicle types and fares vary by route and by season. Enter your travel date to see what several operators and the other companies are running that day, along with the current fare from ฿600.
Practical travel information
A few things are worth knowing before you commit to dates:
- Seasonality. Sea services in this part of the Andaman are weather-dependent, and availability can thin out during the monsoon months. Search your exact dates to confirm what is actually running.
- Immigration. Koh Lipe sits close to the Malaysian border and has its own immigration checkpoint used by cross-border arrivals and departures. Carry your passport, not a copy.
- National park fee. The island lies within a marine park area, and a park fee is collected locally on arrival. It is separate from your ticket.
- Getting around. There are no cars. Walking Street links the main beaches on foot, and longtail boats handle the rest.
- Cash. ATM access is limited compared with the mainland, so bring enough baht for local fees, food and boat hire.
What to do on Koh Lipe
Diving and snorkelling are the main draw, with dive sites reachable on short boat trips and reefs you can swim to directly from shore. Longtail hire for a half-day snorkelling loop around the surrounding islands is easy to arrange on the beach.
Beyond the water, the three main beaches each have a different character: Sunrise for early light and calmer swimming, Sunset for the view at the end of the day, and Pattaya for the busiest stretch of sand and the closest concentration of bars and restaurants. Walking Street, which cuts across the island, is where most of the evening eating and drinking happens.
Book your trip to Koh Lipe
Fares, timings and seat availability change daily across the 81 routes routes serving Koh Lipe, so the live results are the accurate source. Enter your departure point and travel date to compare operators, crossing times and prices in one place, then confirm your seats.
Search availability for your Koh Lipe journey and book online in a few minutes.
Koh Lipe Highlights
Trash Hero Project
Walking Street
Koh Lipe Viewpoint
Diving and Snorkeling
Frequently asked questions
What are the tourist seasons ?
Phuket
Phuket really just has two seasons, which are known as "high season" and "low season" (or "green season"). During the low season months (May–September), boat numbers are reduced. During the high season (October–April), boats to the surrounding islands are increased so you will have some more options.
Koh Samui
There are three distinct weather seasons on the tropical island of Koh Samui: the dry season (December until February), the hot season (March until August) and the rainy season (September until November).
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