George Town to Ko Lipe
Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from George Town to Ko Lipe. The best route is Car ferry, tram, drive, ferry, a distance of 165.662 km.
Car ferry, tram, drive, ferry
best- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Bukit Katritram
- Drive from Bukit Katri to Pak Bara Piercar
- Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry
6h 50m฿456–1,446Car ferry, tram, ferry
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
8h 19m฿1,238–2,476Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2bus Hat Yai Airport
10h 30m฿1,145–1,605Fly, ferry
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
6h 20m฿1,966–5,201Car ferry, bus, ferry
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
9h 52m฿1,116–2,296Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipeferry
10h 52m฿1,493–3,393
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from George Town to Ko Lipe is to car ferry and tram and drive and ferry which costs ฿450 - ฿1500 and takes 6h 50m.
The fastest way to get from George Town to Ko Lipe is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 20m and costs ฿1900 - ฿5500.
No, there is no direct bus from George Town to Ko Lipe. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Hat Yai Van Terminal and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
The distance between George Town and Ko Lipe is 318 km.
The best way to get from George Town to Ko Lipe without a car is to car ferry and tram and ferry which takes 8h 19m and costs ฿1200 - ฿2500.
It takes approximately 6h 50m to get from George Town to Ko Lipe, including transfers.
George Town to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
George Town to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Ko Lipe is 1h behind George Town. It is currently 3:06 PM in George Town and 2:06 PM in Ko Lipe.
Book your George Town to Ko Lipe bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Ko Lipe, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Hat Yai, Hat Yai Van Terminal, and Hat Yai Airport in around 10h 30m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿700–3,100
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿800–3,000
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿12,000–31,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Bukit Katri
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿30–230
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- ฿30–50
- Express
- ฿150–230
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿22–190
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- ฿22–35
- Express
- ฿120–190
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿595
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- +66 74 750 770
- jollytravel@hotmail.com
- Website
- jollytravel.in.th
Bus from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿490–950
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/jolly-travel
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿180–390
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿493
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- +66 982 791 239
- info@ploysiamspeedboat.com
- Website
- ploysiamspeedboat.com
Ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿280–550
- Schedules at
- ploysiamspeedboat.com
- Book at
- 12go.com
- Phone
- +66 74 783 643
- info@spconlinegroup.com
- Website
- spcthailand.com
Ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿500–1,000
- Website
- https://www.spcthailand.com/index.php
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿165–370
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- ฿165
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- ฿370
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿124–288
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- ฿124
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- ฿288
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- 168ferry@gmail.com
- Website
- tigerlineferry.com
Ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿800–1,600
- Website
- https://www.tigerlineferry.com/
Ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿800–1,600
- Website
- https://www.tigerlineferry.com/
Ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿800–1,600
- Website
- https://www.tigerlineferry.com/
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- booking.smartenplus@gmail.com
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
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