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How to get fromKulim to Ko Lipeby train, car, ferry, tram, bus or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kulim to Ko Lipe by train, car, ferry, tram, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, drive, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Drive from Padang Besar to Pak Bara Piercar car
    3. Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    6h 3m
    ฿1,055–2,630

  2. Tram, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram tram
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    8h 15m
    ฿1,555–3,084

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    13h 5m
    ฿1,749–3,706

  4. Fly, ferry

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    6h 42m
    ฿2,461–6,366

  5. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    8h 17m
    ฿1,559–2,954

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
Ticket฿769Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 train to Padang Besar, drive to Pak Bara Pier, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kulim to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach via Bukit Mertajam, Alor Star, Pekan Rabu, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Kuah Ferry Terminal in around 8h 15m.

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