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

The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Koh Lipe is to bus which costs ฿1300 - ฿1600 and takes 15h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kulim to Koh Lipe is to fly and ferry which takes 5h 39m and costs ฿2800 - ฿4600.

Is there a direct bus between Kulim and Koh Lipe?

No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Koh 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 15h 17m.

How far is it from Kulim to Koh Lipe?

The distance between Kulim and Koh Lipe is 239 km.

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

The best way to get from Kulim to Koh Lipe without a car is to tram and ferry which takes 7h 46m and costs ฿1800 - ฿2200.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Kulim to Koh Lipe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kulim to Koh Lipe bus from?

Kulim to Koh Lipe bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, depart from Kulim station.

Where does the Kulim to Koh Lipe bus arrive?

Kulim to Koh Lipe bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.

What is the time difference between Kulim and Koh Lipe?

Koh Lipe is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 2:52 AM in Kulim and 1:52 AM in Koh Lipe.

Where can I stay near Koh Lipe?

There are 90+ hotels available in Koh Lipe.

Kulim to Koh Lipe - 7 ways to travel via train, tram, ferry, bus, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Kulim to Koh 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
1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
7h 46m
฿1,810–2,186
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Station
3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2
15h 17m
฿1,302–1,591
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Kulim to Bagan Serai
2. Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
3. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
4. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
11h 38m
฿1,723–1,965
Fly from Penang International Airport, ferry
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)PEN - LGK
2. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
5h 39m
฿2,837–4,524
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
7h 48m
฿1,819–2,061
Tram, ferry via Kangar
1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Arau
2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
8h 16m
฿1,852–2,353
Tram to Alor Setar, fly, ferry
1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukit
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)AOR - LGK
3. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
8h 43m
฿3,726–5,972

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

38Weekly Planes

37 minAverage Duration

฿742Cheapest Price

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Distance: 238.6 km
Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Koh 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 15h 17m.

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