Sail Smoothly from Koh Ngai to Koh Lipe by Speedboat
- Crossing time 2h 20m–2h 30m
- Operators 2
- Departures a day 1
This route sails Jan to Apr and Oct to Dec.
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1,600+ THB
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How to get from Koh Ngai to Koh Lipe
Koh Ngai to Koh Lipe Ferry
Travelling from Koh Ngai to Koh Lipe covers one of the longer open-water crossings in the Andaman Sea, with a typical journey time of the scheduled journey time aboard a speed boat operated by Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club. Fares start from ฿1,600 per person, and tickets can be booked directly through this page.
Seasonal Availability
This route operates only during January to April and October to December, when sea conditions in this part of the Andaman Sea are calmer and safe for passenger crossings. Outside this window the direct service does not run, so if you are searching for dates beyond January to April and October to December, plan your trip via an alternative connection, such as routing through Koh Lanta or Krabi, or check back closer to the season for updated sailings. If the booking engine on this page shows no availability, it means your selected dates fall outside the operating season rather than the route being fully booked.
Departure and Arrival Points
Boats leave from the pier serving Koh Ngai and arrive at the pier serving Koh Lipe. Staff at both piers can help with luggage and onward transport, and it is worth arriving at least 30 minutes before your scheduled sailing to complete check-in.
Schedule and Frequency
3 are currently available on this route. Because sailing times can shift slightly with tides, weather, and operator planning, always confirm the exact departure time shown at checkout before finalising your travel plans for the day.
Onboard Facilities
onboard facilities are available on board to make the the scheduled journey time crossing more comfortable, which is useful given the distance covered between the two islands.
Why Travel This Route
The crossing links two very different islands: Koh Ngai, known for its quiet beaches and laid-back pace, and Koh Lipe, famous for clear water, coral reefs, and a livelier choice of restaurants and dive shops. Many travellers use this ferry as part of a longer Andaman island-hopping itinerary rather than a single day trip, since the the scheduled journey time journey is best planned as part of a full travel day.
If you are starting your trip in Koh Lipe instead, you can find sailing times and fares on the Koh Lipe to Koh Ngai ferry route page. For more on each island before you travel, see the Koh Ngai travel guide and the Koh Lipe travel guide, both of which cover accommodation, beaches, and things to do.
Booking This Route
Prices and seat availability change with demand, especially in the busier weeks of January to April and October to December, so it is worth booking your Koh Ngai to Koh Lipe ferry ticket in advance rather than on arrival at the pier. Select your travel date above to see live prices from ฿1,600 and confirm your seat with Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club.
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.
