There are 5 ways to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe by tram, ferry, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, ferry
best- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
8h 15m฿1,723–2,214Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Rayabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2bus
16h 37m฿1,246–1,512Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipe Immigration pointferry
13h 5m฿1,707–3,661Fly, ferry
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
6h 42m฿2,700–4,962Train, ferry
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
8h 17m฿1,727–2,099
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe is to bus which costs ฿1200 - ฿1600 and takes 16h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe is to fly and ferry which takes 6h 42m and costs ฿2700 - ฿5000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Ko Lipe. However, there are services departing from Kulim and arriving at Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Terminal Meru Raya, Kim Yong Market and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 37m.
The distance between Kulim and Ko Lipe is 253 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe without a car is to tram and ferry which takes 8h 15m and costs ฿1700 - ฿2300.
It takes approximately 8h 15m to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe, including transfers.
Kulim to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, depart from Kulim station.
Kulim to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ko Lipe is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 5:21 AM in Kulim and 4:21 AM in Ko Lipe.
There are 89+ hotels available in Ko Lipe.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Ko Lipe, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Kulim to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Terminal Meru Raya, Hat Yai Station, Kim Yong Market, and Hat Yai Airport in around 16h 37m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿700–1,900
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿750–2,000
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿8,500–39,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿80–220
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿120–180
- Shuttle
- ฿80–220
- Express First
- ฿160–210
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿75–95
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿428
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿272
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿180–240
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿240–550
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–480
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- 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
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿206–350
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- ฿206
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- ฿350
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- 168ferry@gmail.com
- Website
- tigerlinetravel.com
Ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,150–1,300
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- booking.smartenplus@gmail.com
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipe Immigration point
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
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