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How to get fromColombo to Ko Lipeby plane, ferry, tram, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CMB - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    11h 21m
    ฿10,408–23,273

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane CMB - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    13h 36m
    ฿8,508–24,773

  3. Fly to Trang Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane CMB - TST
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    13h 56m
    ฿10,488–24,153

  4. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CMB - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    16h 39m
    ฿8,593–23,863

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿8,492Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,426 km
  • Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Colombo to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Colombo-Airport-CMB airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe.

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