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Koh Kradan to Koh Lipe Ferry: Schedules & Booking

Key facts
  • Crossing time 1h 50m–1h 55m
  • Operators 2
  • Departures a day 1
Sailing season

This route sails Jan to Apr and Oct to Dec.

  • Jan sailing
  • Feb sailing
  • Mar sailing
  • Apr sailing
  • May not sailing
  • Jun not sailing
  • Jul not sailing
  • Aug not sailing
  • Sep not sailing
  • Oct sailing
  • Nov sailing
  • Dec sailing

1,400+ THB

How to get from Koh Kradan to Koh Lipe

Aerial view of turquoise sea, small rocky island and longtail boats off a tropical beach with forested headland

Koh Kradan to Koh Lipe ferry

Travelling from Koh Kradan to Koh Lipe connects two of the Andaman Sea's quieter islands. The crossing is best planned around the season and the boat schedule shown on this page, rather than around a fixed departure time.

This route only operates during January to April and October to December. Outside these months, boat operators suspend the Koh Kradan to Koh Lipe service, and the booking engine on this page will show no available departures. If you are searching outside the operating season, check back closer to your travel date, or look at a land-and-boat combination via Pak Bara or Koh Lanta as an alternative way to reach Koh Lipe.

Journey time and departures

The crossing between Koh Kradan and Koh Lipe takes around about 1 minutes by speed boat, though actual timing depends on sea conditions and the operator running that day. Departures run 3, and the exact timetable is confirmed at booking, since frequency can shift with demand and time of year. Booking ahead is the safest way to secure a specific sailing, especially at the start and end of the operating season when demand is highest.

Operators and onboard facilities

Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club services this route with speed boat equipped with onboard facilities. Comfort and punctuality can vary by boat and by sea state, so it is worth checking the specific vessel and departure time at booking rather than assuming the same conditions on every sailing.

Prices

Fares from Koh Kradan to Koh Lipe start from ฿1,400 per person. Whether you are booking a single seat or tickets for two travellers, the total shown at checkout reflects the number of passengers and any transfer add-ons, so review it before confirming.

Departure and arrival points

Boats leave from the pier on Koh Kradan and arrive at the pier on Koh Lipe, where longtail boats often complete the final stretch to the beach if the tide is low. Keep hand luggage light for this last step, as porters and trolleys are not always available on smaller island piers.

Booking your crossing

Once your travel dates fall within January to April and October to December, you can check live availability and book your Koh Kradan to Koh Lipe ferry ticket through the search above. If you also need the return leg, the ferry from Koh Lipe to Koh Kradan runs on the same seasonal schedule and is worth booking at the same time to lock in your preferred departure.

For a wider view of how Koh Kradan connects to other islands and the mainland, use the route search tool to compare schedules and prices before you commit to a date.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?

You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.

If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.

What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?

We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.

If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.

If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.

Why is my account locked?

We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.

You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?

What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?

Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.

Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.

If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.

How do I unlock my account now?

Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.

If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.

My account locked but I never tried to sign in

Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.

Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.

We would still recommend two things:

  • Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
  • Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.

If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.

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