Koh Lipe to Phuket

How to Get From Koh Lipe to Phuket

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MaartenAbegailWritten by Maarten · Reviewed by Abegail

Bus + Ferry · Shared Minivan · Ferry

Koh Lipe lies far south of Phuket, deep in the Andaman Sea. The island is small enough to walk across in an afternoon. The bus is the cheapest way to get from Koh Lipe to Phuket at $30 (990 THB), and the trip takes 10h 30m - 15h. The ferry is the quickest option, running direct in 5h 30m. A shared minivan sits in between on both price and time.

DISTANCE

Distance from Koh Lipe to Phuket

Koh Lipe and Phuket are about 184 km (114 miles) apart. The quickest way to get from Koh Lipe to Phuket is by taking the ferry, which takes around 5h 30m.

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3 ways to travel from Koh Lipe to Phuket

There are three ways to travel from Koh Lipe to Phuket. You can choose between the bus, minivan, and ferry. The journey takes 5h 30m–10h 30m and the quickest way is by ferry. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by bus with tickets starting at $30 (990 THB).

Bus + FerryVia Hat Yai · 15 departuresDuration10h 30m+Pricefrom$30990 THB

Koh Lipe to Phuket by Bus + Ferry

Travelling by bus and ferry is a good option if you have time to spare and are travelling on a budget from Koh Lipe to Phuket. Combined fares start from $30 (990 THB) and the journey takes around 10h 30m - 15h.

Option 1: Ko Lipe to Phuket by Combined Bus + Ferry

10h$30 (990 THB)

Booking a combined bus + ferry ticket saves you the hassle of booking separate transfers and worrying whether you can make it to your connecting transfer or not.

From Koh Lipe, you can depart via ferry from Pattaya Beach to the mainland. Ferries arrive at Pak Bara Pier, from where a minivan will bring you to Hat Yai. The final stop of this journey is at Phuket Terminal 2, which is just 4 km away from Phuket town centre.

Andaman Sea Tour and Transport offers combined bus + ferry tickets from Koh Lipe to Phuket. Tickets cost $30 (990 THB) and travel time is about 10h.

10hAndaman Sea Tour and TransportStandardThe Steak RestaurantPhuket Bus Terminal 209:30$30990 THBTickets

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Option 2: Bus + Ferry via Hat Yai

11h 45m-14h 45m$34 (1,100 THB)

Alternatively, you can book separate tickets for your bus & ferry ride. This way, you can be more flexible with your time and even spend a few hours to explore Hat Yai.

Here is the step-by-step guide by separate bus and ferry from Koh Lipe to Phuket:

Step 1: Koh Lipe to Hat Yai by Ferry + Minivan

3h 30m - 4h 45m$20 (650 THB)

There are a number of ferry companies that operate on this route. The popular ones are the Dee Travels Hat Yai, Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club, and Sukhothai Tour Hat Yai.

The ferries all depart from Pattaya beach on the west side of Koh Lipe and arrive at Pak Bara port. From there, you will be transferred to a minivan to Hat Yai if you booked a combined ticket.

The combined minivan and ferry ride takes around 3h 30m - 4h 45m.

4hMarinee TravelStandardKoh Lipe Pattaya BeachHat Yai Transfer09:3011:3013:30$20650 THBTickets
4hMarinee TravelStandardKoh Lipe Pattaya BeachHat Yai Airport09:3011:3013:30$20650 THBTickets
4h30mBaan Pun TravelStandardPattaya Beach Koh LipeHat Yai Transfer09:3011:30$20660 THBTickets
3h30mLipe FerryStandardKoh Lipe Walking StreetHat Yai Airport09:3011:1011:30From $21700 THBTickets
4hLipe FerryStandardKoh Lipe Walking StreetHat Yai Transfer09:3011:1011:30From $21700 THBTickets
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4hDee Travels Hat YaiStandardKoh Lipe PierHat Yai Airport09:3011:30$22710 THBTickets
4h35mDee Travels Hat YaiStandardKoh Lipe PierHat Yai Transfer09:3011:30$22710 THBTickets
4h40mDee Travels Hat YaiStandardKoh Lipe PierHat Yai Railway Station09:3011:30$22710 THBTickets
3h45mHiLipeVIPKoh Lipe Immigration pointHat Yai Airport09:3011:3013:30$22730 THBTickets
4hHiLipeVIPKoh Lipe Immigration pointHat Yai Railway Station09:3011:3013:30$22730 THBTickets
4h15mHiLipeVIPKoh Lipe Immigration pointHat Yai Van Station09:3011:3013:30$22730 THBTickets
4h45mHiLipeVIPKoh Lipe Immigration pointHat Yai Transfer09:3011:3013:30$22730 THBTickets
3h30mLipe FerryVIPKoh Lipe Walking StreetHat Yai Airport09:3011:1011:3013:30From $23750 THBTickets
4hLipe FerryVIPKoh Lipe Walking StreetHat Yai Transfer09:3011:1011:3013:30From $23750 THBTickets
3h30mSatun Pakbara Speedboat ClubKoh LipeHat Yai09:3011:30$23760 THBTickets
4hPloysiam SpeedboatStandardKoh Lipe PierHat Yai Airport09:3011:30$23770 THBTickets
4h30mJolly TravelStandardPattaya Beach (Bundhaya ResortHat Yai Airport (HDY09:30$23770 THBTickets
4h40mPloysiam SpeedboatStandardKoh Lipe PierHat Yai City Center09:3011:30$23770 THBTickets
4hThubthim Siam TravelStandardBu Nga Resort BeachHat Yai Airport09:3011:30$24770 THBTickets
4h30mThubthim Siam TravelStandardBu Nga Resort BeachHat Yai Bus Terminal 109:3011:30$24770 THBTickets
4hSatun Pakbara Speed BoatStandardKoh Lipe PierHat Yai Airport (HDY09:3011:30$26860 THBTickets
4h30mSatun Pakbara Speed BoatStandardPattaya BeachHat Yai Train Station (Haadyai Station09:3011:30$26860 THBTickets

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Minivan tickets are available on Bookaway.

Step 2: Hat Yai to Phuket by Bus

7-10h$14 (450 THB)

Buses depart Hat Yai Bus Station as early as 8:00 until 18:00 daily and you can pick between a standard or an economy bus. Travel time is around 7-10h and a ticket costs $14 (450 THB).

All buses arrive at Phuket Bus Terminal 2, which is just 4 km away from Phuket town. You can hail a taxi or a minivan to the town centre.

7hSri Trang TourEconomyHat YaiPhuket11:4513:0018:0021:308:00$14450 THBTickets
8hMinibus 1996VIPSongkhlaPhuket Bus Terminal 208:3012:1018:00$15510 THBTickets
8hKST TravelStandardHat Yai Bus TerminalPhuket Bus Terminal 209:0012:3016:0022:00$18590 THBTickets

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Shared Minivan1 departureDuration9h 5m+Pricefrom$311,020 THB

Koh Lipe to Phuket by Shared Minivan

A minivan ride from Koh Lipe to Phuket costs around $31 (1,020 THB). The minivan journey takes about 9h 5m - 10h 30m, depending on traffic.

There are three companies operating on this route: Marinee Travel, Baan Pun Travel and Thubthim Siam Travel.

Shared Minivan schedule from Koh Lipe to Phuket

9h5mMarinee TravelStandardKoh Lipe Pattaya BeachPhuket Bus Terminal 209:30$311,020 THBTickets
10hBaan Pun TravelStandardPattaya Beach Koh LipePhuket Bus Terminal 209:30$331,080 THBTickets
10h20mBaan Pun TravelStandardPattaya Beach Koh LipePhuket Bus Terminal 109:30$331,080 THBTickets
9h30mThubthim Siam TravelStandardBu Nga Resort BeachPhuket Bus Station 109:30$371,220 THBTickets
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Ferry1 departureDuration5h 30mPricefrom$702,300 THB

Koh Lipe to Phuket by Ferry

Although quite expensive, the fastest and easiest way to travel from Koh Lipe to Phuket is by high-speed ferry.

There are four ferry companies operating on this route: Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat, Jolly Travel and Bundhaya Speedboat. Tigerline High-Speed Ferry also used to operate ferries between Koh Lipe and Phuket, but they haven’t resumed their operations yet.

Travel time takes about 5h 30m by high-speed ferry.

Departure and arrival station

Both ferries leave from Pattaya Beach on the west side of Koh Lipe. Bundhaya Speedboats depart from Koh Lipe Pier and Satun Pakbara Speedboat departs from Bunga Resort. It’s only a short walk between the two ports.

The arrival station of the ferries is at Rassada Pier in Phuket. This pier is only 20 minutes away from Phuket town and you can take songthaews or taxis to reach the centre.

Ferry schedule from Koh Lipe to Phuket

5h30mSatun Pakbara Speed Boat ClubHigh SpeedKoh LipeRassada Pier Phuket09:00From $702,300 THBTickets
5h30mSatun Pakbara Speed BoatSpeedboatBu-nga Resort (Pattaya BeachRassada Pier Phuket09:00$722,360 THBTickets
5h30mJolly TravelSpeedboatBundhaya Resort Koh Lipe Pier 1Rassada Pier09:00$772,550 THBTickets
5h30mBundhaya SpeedboatSpeedboatBundhaya Beach Ko LipeRassada Pier09:00$802,650 THBTickets
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Note that most ferries do not operate trips during unfavourable weather for safety reasons. They also offer fewer sailings daily during the low season.

Also, keep in mind that speedboat rides can be quite bumpy. If you are prone to motion sickness, we recommend taking an anti-motion sickness tablet beforehand to save yourself from any discomfort during the ride.

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Rounding it up

That's the full picture for getting from Koh Lipe to Phuket, roughly 184 kilometres (114 miles) apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $30 (990 THB). The quickest trip takes 5h 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 Phuket?

The distance from Koh Lipe to Phuket is 184 kilometres (114 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Koh Lipe to Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Koh Lipe to Phuket is by ferry and takes 5h 30m.

What is the cheapest way to get from Koh Lipe to Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Koh Lipe to Phuket is by bus with ticket costs starting from 990 THB.

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Maarten
Maarten

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Based in Bali, Maarten's passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you'll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.

Abegail
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Abby is a writer who finds joy in mountains, beaches, and road trips. She considers her solo backpacking trip to the rice terraces of Bontoc one of the most fulfilling moments in her life. She's loyal to the islands of her home country, the Philippines, but Thailand's beaches also have a special place in her heart.

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