What is the cheapest way to get from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata is to ferry and bus which costs RM 160 - RM 470 and takes 14h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata is to ferry and fly and train and taxi which takes 8h 19m and costs RM 480 - RM 1000.

Is there a direct bus between Ko Lipe and Tanah Rata?

No, there is no direct bus from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata. However, there are services departing from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach and arriving at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Airport, Hat Yai and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.

How far is it from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Ko Lipe and Tanah Rata is 495 km.

How do I travel from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata without a car?

The best way to get from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 10h and costs RM 320 - RM 600.

How long does it take to get from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 10h to get from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata bus from?

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

Where does the Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Ko Lipe and Tanah Rata?

Tanah Rata is 1h ahead of Ko Lipe. It is currently 11:14 AM in Ko Lipe and 12:14 PM in Tanah Rata.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 1019+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata by ferry, train, taxi, bus, plane, 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, train, taxi
best
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 Star to Kampartrain Ets
4. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
10h
RM 325–556
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai stationferry
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron Highlandsbus
14h 35m
RM 169–468
Ferry, train, bus
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 bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
12h 35m
RM 195–375
Ferry, fly to Penang International Airport, bus
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
3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
9h 6m
RM 303–787
Bus and ferry, bus
1. Take the busferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Hat Yai Airportbusferry
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
14h 55m
RM 226–437
Ferry, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane LGK - KUL
3. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
10h 5m
RM 359–701
Ferry, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
2. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane LGK - SZB
3. Take the train from Sungai Buluh to Kampartrain
4. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
8h 19m
RM 488–976

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata.

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Distance: 494.7 km
Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Ko Lipe, Thailand and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ko Lipe to Tanah Rata. However, you can take the ferry to Kuah Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Star, take the train to Kampar, then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Cameron Highlands via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Penang Sentral in around 12h 35m.

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