What is the cheapest way to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe?

The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe is to tram and drive and ferry which costs ฿700 - ฿1600 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe?

The fastest way to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe is to tram and drive and ferry which takes 5h 56m and costs ฿700 - ฿1600.

How far is it from Kulim to Ko Lipe?

The distance between Kulim and Ko Lipe is 320 km.

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

The best way to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe without a car is to train and ferry which takes 10h 33m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2300.

How long does it take to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe?

It takes approximately 5h 56m to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kulim and Ko Lipe?

Ko Lipe is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 7:51 AM in Kulim and 6:51 AM in Ko Lipe.

Where can I stay near Ko Lipe?

There are 87+ hotels available in Ko Lipe.

Kulim to Ko Lipe - 4 ways to travel via train, tram, car, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe by tram, car, ferry, train, or bus

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Tram, drive, ferry
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1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Bukit Ketritram
2. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Pak Bara Piercar
3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry
5h 56m
฿736–1,520
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
10h 33m
฿1,418–2,286
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipeferry
13h 5m
฿1,998–3,753
Tram, train, ferry
1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
10h 42m
฿1,342–2,020

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Distance: 319.9 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Kulim to Ko Lipe. However, you can take the taxi to Bukit Mertajam, take the vehicle to Bukit Ketri, drive to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kulim to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe via Tasek Gelugor, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Hat Yai station in around 10h 33m.

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