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Langkawi is Malaysia's duty-free island, just south of Koh Lipe. Beaches, mangroves and a cable car pull travellers across from Thailand. The direct ferry to Kuah Jetty gets you from Koh Lipe to Langkawi in 1h 30m. The ferry via Satun is the cheapest at $16 (63 MYR), but the crossing runs longer, around 4h - 4h 30m.
Distance from Koh Lipe to Langkawi
Koh Lipe and Langkawi are about 57 km (35 miles) apart, crossed directly by sea. Depending on the option, the trip takes between 1h 30m and 4h 30m.
3 ways to travel from Koh Lipe to Langkawi
There are three ways to travel from Koh Lipe to Langkawi. You can choose between the ferry to kuah jetty, ferry, and ferry via Satun. The journey takes 1h 30m–4h and the quickest way is by ferry to kuah jetty. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by ferry via Satun with tickets starting at $16 (63 MYR).
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Why Visit Langkawi?
Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands off the northwest coast of Malaysia. Its biggest island — also called Langkawi — is dotted with white-sand beaches and jungle-clad hills. Far from a quiet retreat (it is bustling with duty-free outlets), Langkawi does still offer some natural wonders and vibrant diving spots.
The so-called “Jewel of Kedah” is an ideal place to go island-hopping, submerge yourself in waterfalls and get lost in rice fields. All of which can be seen from the Langkawi Sky Bridge. A little tip, though: go early in the morning or you’ll be sharing this view with lots of other tourists exploring Langkawi!
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Koh Lipe to Langkawi, roughly 57 kilometres (35 miles) apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $16 (63 MYR). The quickest trip takes 1h 30m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance from Koh Lipe to Langkawi?
The distance from Koh Lipe to Langkawi is 57 kilometres (35 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Koh Lipe to Langkawi?
Journey times from Koh Lipe to Langkawi overlap: ferry to kuah jetty 1h 30m, ferry to telaga harbour 1h 30m - 3h, ferry via satun 4h - 4h 30m. Depending on the departure, no single option is always the fastest.
What is the cheapest way to get from Koh Lipe to Langkawi?
The cheapest way to get from Koh Lipe to Langkawi is by ferry via satun with ticket costs starting from 63 MYR.
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