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How to get fromKuching to Ko Lipeby plane, ferry, tram, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, ferry

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    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KCH - HDY
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    9h 27m
    ฿3,764–12,512

  2. Fly to Krabi Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KCH - KBV
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    11h 37m
    ฿4,264–14,012

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train, ferry

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KCH - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    14h 1m
    ฿5,749–9,602

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,498Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,397 km
  • Duration: 9h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the ferry to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Krabi Airport (KBV), walk to Krabi Airport, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe.

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