What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Lipe to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Lipe to George Town is to ferry and train and car ferry via Hat Yai which costs RM 130 - RM 500 and takes 8h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Lipe to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Ko Lipe to George Town is to ferry and fly which takes 4h 27m and costs RM 280 - RM 700.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Lipe and George Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Lipe to George Town. However, there are services departing from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Airport and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 44m.

How far is it from Ko Lipe to George Town?

The distance between Ko Lipe and George Town is 236 km.

How do I travel from Ko Lipe to George Town without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Lipe to George Town without a car is to ferry and train and car ferry which takes 8h 2m and costs RM 180 - RM 270.

How long does it take to get from Ko Lipe to George Town?

It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Ko Lipe to George Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Lipe to George Town bus from?

Ko Lipe to George Town bus services, operated by Tigerline Ferry, depart from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach station.

Where does the Ko Lipe to George Town bus arrive?

Ko Lipe to George Town bus services, operated by Tigerline Ferry, arrive at Hat Yai Airport station.

What is the time difference between Ko Lipe and George Town?

George Town is 1h ahead of Ko Lipe. It is currently 5:18 PM in Ko Lipe and 6:18 PM in George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2566+ hotels available in George Town.

Ko Lipe to George Town - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Ko Lipe to George Town by ferry, plane, train, car ferry, bus, or busferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Ferry, fly
best
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
4h 27m
RM 289–655
Ferry, train, car ferry via Hat Yai
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai stationferry
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 45
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 57m
RM 131–492
Ferry, train, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 2m
RM 187–270
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Immigration point to Hat Yai Bus Stationferry
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
9h 23m
RM 184–411
Bus and ferry, Mini Van
1. Take the busferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai Airportbusferry Koh Lipe Pattya Beach
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
9h 44m
RM 139–407
Ferry, bus, car ferry
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
3. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
10h 25m
RM 187–270

Ko Lipe to George Town by ferry, bus, foot, train, and car ferry

21Weekly Services

8h 2mAverage Duration

RM 187Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Lipe to George Town.

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Distance: 236.1 km
Duration: 4h 27m

What companies run services between Ko Lipe, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ko Lipe to George Town. However, you can take the ferry to Kuah Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to (M1) Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang, then take the bus to Komtar Utara. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 8h 2m.

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