There are 5 ways to get from Ko Lipe to Penang by ferry, plane, train, car ferry, bus, or busferry
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Ferry, fly
best- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
3h 22mRM 288–614Bus and ferry, Mini Van
cheapest- Take the busferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai Airportbusferry Koh Lipe Pattya Beach
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
9h 44mRM 141–411Ferry, train, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 32mRM 194–272Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Immigration point to Hat Yai Bus Stationferry
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
9h 23mRM 185–414Ferry, bus, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
10h 25mRM 194–272
Ko Lipe to Penang by ferry, bus, foot, train, and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ko Lipe to Penang is to bus and ferry and Mini Van which costs RM 140 - RM 420 and takes 9h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Lipe to Penang is to ferry and fly which takes 3h 22m and costs RM 280 - RM 650.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Lipe to Penang. 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.
The distance between Ko Lipe and Penang is 212 km.
The best way to get from Ko Lipe to Penang without a car is to ferry and train and car ferry which takes 7h 32m and costs RM 190 - RM 280.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Ko Lipe to Penang, including transfers.
Ko Lipe to Penang bus services, operated by Tigerline Ferry, depart from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach station.
Ko Lipe to Penang bus services, operated by Tigerline Ferry, arrive at Hat Yai Airport station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Ko Lipe. It is currently 9:02 PM in Ko Lipe and 10:02 PM in Penang.
There are 2566+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Ko Lipe, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Ko Lipe to Penang. However, you can take the ferry to Kuah Ferry Terminal, take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN). Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 7h 32m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–300
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–320
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 950–3,900
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–14
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 59
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- 168ferry@gmail.com
- Website
- tigerlinetravel.com
Busferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 55–160
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- booking.smartenplus@gmail.com
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Busferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–330
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 76
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 18–26
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- 168ferry@gmail.com
- Website
- tigerlinetravel.com
Ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–210
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 27–45
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 27
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 21–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 21
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- booking.smartenplus@gmail.com
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Ferry from Koh Lipe Immigration point to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–360
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
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