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How to get fromChiang Rai to Ko Lipeby plane, ferry, bus or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chiang Rai to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

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    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CEI - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    8h 40m
    ฿2,848–6,875

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipe Immigration pointferry ferry
    32h 15m
    ฿3,126–5,286

  3. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Lampangbus bus
    2. Take the train from Mae Moe to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 102
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kantangtrain train 167
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    34h 12m

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CEI - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    11h 5m
    ฿3,548–9,375

  5. Fly to Trang Airport, Minivan, ferry

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CEI - TST
    2. Take the bus from Trang Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    10h 5m
    ฿3,448–7,135

  6. Fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat

    1. Fly from Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane CEI - HKT
    2. Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    11h 25m
    ฿4,528–11,275

  7. Bus, ferry via Phuket

    1. Take the bus from Chiang Rai to Phuket Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Koh Lipe Immigration Pointferry ferry
    36h 12m
    ฿3,228–8,265

Chiang Rai to Ko Lipe by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration32h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,126Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chiang Rai, Thailand and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Chiang Rai to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the taxi to Mae Fah Luang-Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chiang Rai to Koh Lipe Immigration point via Hat Yai and Hat Yai Bus Station in around 32h 15m.

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