There are 11 ways to get from Ko Samet to Ko Lipe by bus, plane, ferry, train, or busferry
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Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, ferry
best- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane DMK - HDY
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
11h 58m฿1,791–4,191Minibus, train, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kantangtrain 167
- Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipeferry
23h 34m฿1,398–6,010Minibus, bus
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2bus
26h 55m฿1,795–2,055Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Hat Yai, ferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane BKK - HDY
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
11h 54m฿1,855–4,144Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane BKK - KBV
- Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry
14h 4m฿2,455–6,844Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane DMK - KBV
- Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry
14h 13m฿2,391–6,791Minibus to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Trang Airport, Minivan, ferry
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Trang Airport (TST)plane DMK - TST
- Take the bus from Trang Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus
- Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry
13h 3m฿2,041–4,291Fast Ferry to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pierferry
- Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane UTP - HKT
- Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry
14h฿6,070–13,390Minibus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat
- Take the bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane BKK - HKT
- Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry
15h 54m฿3,735–8,744Bus and ferry, train, ferry
- Take the busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamaibusferry
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain 983
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
27h 23m฿1,400–5,050Local Ferry, bus and ferry, ferry
- Take the ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pierferry
- Take the busferry from Rayong to Koh Samui Nathon Pierbusferry
- Take the busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Lantabusferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipeferry
31h 29m฿3,860–4,610
Ko Samet to Ko Lipe by busferry, tram, bus, train, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Lipe is to Minibus and bus which costs ฿1800 - ฿2100 and takes 26h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Lipe is to Minibus and fly and ferry which takes 11h 54m and costs ฿1800 - ฿4200.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Samet to Ko Lipe. However, there are services departing from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier and arriving at Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, ท้องฟ้าจำลอง;Science Center for Education, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Hat Yai Van Terminal and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 55m.
The distance between Ko Samet and Ko Lipe is 1131 km.
The best way to get from Ko Samet to Ko Lipe without a car is to Minibus and train and ferry which takes 23h 34m and costs ฿1400 - ฿6000.
It takes approximately 11h 58m to get from Ko Samet to Ko Lipe, including transfers.
Ko Samet to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe station.
Ko Samet to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai station.
There are 90+ hotels available in Ko Lipe.
What companies run services between Ko Samet, Rayong, Thailand and Ko Lipe, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Nuanthip Pier, Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (Eastern), ท้องฟ้าจำลอง;Science Center for Education, สายใต้ใหม่ ตลิ่งชัน, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Van Terminal, and Hat Yai Airport in around 26h 55m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿850–3,100
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿800–3,000
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿900–2,900
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿900–2,800
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Trang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿900–2,800
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿900–3,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–2,900
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–8,500
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport via Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–4,100
Flights from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–6,000
Flights from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–6,000
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000–5,000
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,100
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–3,100
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–3,700
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿950–2,900
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿900–2,900
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Trang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–3,300
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–8,500
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–7,500
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Trang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–8,500
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–8,500
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–7,500
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Trang Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–8,500
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–4,100
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Krabi Airport via Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–4,100
Flights from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–6,000
Flights from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Koh Samui
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–6,000
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000–5,000
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kantang
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿210–1,600
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿210–290
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿700–950
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿430–600
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿1,200–1,600
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿260–1,800
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿260–340
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿750–1,100
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿490–700
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿1,300–1,800
Bus from Nuanthip Pier/Ban Phe to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿170
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿850–1,100
- Schedules at
- busonlineticket.co.th
- Book at
- busonlineticket.co.th
- 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
- ฿700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/jolly-travel
- Website
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Phone
- +66 83 072 7145
- pntravelgroup2017@gmail.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Busferry from Ko Samet to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿450
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 33019033
- yellowbusoffice@gmail.com
- Website
- iloveyellowbus.com
Busferry from Rayong to Koh Samui Nathon Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿850–1,000
- Schedules at
- iloveyellowbus.com
- Phone
- +66 89 873 0008
- customercare@lomprayah.com
- Website
- lomprayah.com
Busferry from Koh Samui Nathon Pier to Koh Lanta
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–1,600
- Schedules at
- lomprayah.com
- Book at
- lomprayah.com
- One Way
- ฿1,400–1,600
- Phone
- +66 74 750 770
- jollytravel@hotmail.com
- Website
- jollytravel.in.th
Ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/jolly-travel
Ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/jolly-travel
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- 168ferry@gmail.com
- Website
- tigerlinetravel.com
Ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿750–3,900
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
Ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,620–1,650
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- booking.smartenplus@gmail.com
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–3,700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
Ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,800
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
- 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
- ฿590–610
- Schedules at
- ploysiamspeedboat.com
- Book at
- ploysiamspeedboat.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
- ฿550–565
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/satun-pakbara-speed-boat-club
- Website
- https://www.spcthailand.com/index.php
Ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–3,100
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/satun-pakbara-speed-boat-club
- Website
- https://www.spcthailand.com/index.php
Ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,570–1,600
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/satun-pakbara-speed-boat-club
- Website
- https://www.spcthailand.com/index.php
- Phone
- +66 95 -950 3202
Ferry from Ko Samet Na Dan Pier to Ban Phe Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿150
Ferry from Ko Samet to Nuanthip Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿70
- Phone
- +66 88 616 1416
- info@bundhayaspeedboat.com
- Website
- bundhayaspeedboat.com
Ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,750–1,850
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/bundhaya-speed-boat
- Website
- https://www.bundhayaspeedboat.com/
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