There are 10 ways to get from Pai to Koh Lipe by bus, plane, ferry, taxi, train, or busferry
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Mini Van, fly to Hat Yai, ferry
best- Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane CNX - HDY
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
13h 18m฿2,812–6,980Mini Van, bus, train, ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
- Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain 983
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry
36h 55m฿1,802–5,960Taxi, train, ferry
- Take the taxi from Pai to Chiang Maitaxi
- Take the train from Khun Tan to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 52
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kantangtrain 167
- Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipeferry
35h 21m฿3,415–9,939Mini Van, bus, Speedboat
- Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
- Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry
35h 45m฿5,332–6,760Mini Van, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
- Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane CNX - KBV
- Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipeferry
15h 18m฿3,612–10,480Mini Van, fly to Trang Airport, Minivan, ferry
- Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Trang Airport (TST)plane CNX - TST
- Take the bus from Trang Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus
- Take the ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipeferry
15h 38m฿3,412–8,280Mini Van, fly to Phuket International Airport, Speedboat
- Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane CNX - HKT
- Take the ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipeferry
17h 8m฿4,792–11,980Mini Van, fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry
- Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
- Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane CNX - LGK
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry
15h 57m฿4,692–8,940Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
- Take the bus from Chiang Mai to Phayaobus 198
- Take the bus from Phayao to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2bus
38h 20m฿2,802–3,740Mini Van, bus, bus and ferry, ferry
- Take the bus from Pai to Chiang Maibus
- Take the bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13bus
- Take the bus from Tour Properties to Hua Lamphong stationbus
- Take the busferry from Hua Lamphong station to Saladan Pier, Koh Lantabusferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipeferry
39h 4m
Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Pai to Koh Lipe is to Mini Van and bus and train and ferry which costs ฿1800 - ฿6000 and takes 36h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Pai to Koh Lipe is to Mini Van and fly and ferry which takes 13h 18m and costs ฿2800 - ฿7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Pai to Koh Lipe. However, there are services departing from Pai and arriving at Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Chiang Mai, Phayao, Hat Yai Van Terminal and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 20m.
The distance between Pai and Koh Lipe is 1593 km.
The best way to get from Pai to Koh Lipe without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 35h 21m and costs ฿3400 - ฿10000.
It takes approximately 13h 18m to get from Pai to Koh Lipe, including transfers.
Pai to Koh Lipe bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, depart from Pai station.
Pai to Koh Lipe bus services, operated by Prem Pracha, arrive at Chiang Mai station.
There are 88+ hotels available in Koh Lipe.
What companies run services between Pai, Thailand and Koh Lipe, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Pai to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Chiang Mai, Phayao, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Van Terminal, and Hat Yai Airport in around 38h 20m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–5,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–5,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,900–5,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,900–5,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Trang Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–7,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–6,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–6,500
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–7,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–6,500
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Trang Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–7,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000–6,000
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–13,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–13,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Trang Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–15,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–14,000
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–13,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Trang Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–15,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–14,000
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–6,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–6,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–6,500
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–24,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–8,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–11,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–8,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–6,000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Hat Yai via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–24,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–11,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–6,000
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–8,000
Flights from Chiang Mai International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–8,500
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Khun Tan to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿200–1,600
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿200–280
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿700–950
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿420–600
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿1,100–1,600
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kantang
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿240–1,700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿240–320
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿750–1,000
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿470–650
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿1,300–1,700
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿260–1,800
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿260–340
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿750–1,100
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿490–700
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿1,300–1,800
- Phone
- 053-245-566
- info.prempracha@gmail.com
- Website
- premprachatransports.com
Bus from Pai to Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿190–260
- Website
- https://www.premprachatransports.com/
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/prem-pracha
- Phone
- +66 5326 6480
- servicecenter@greenbusthailand.com
- Website
- greenbusthailand.com
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–3,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
Bus from Chiang Mai to Phayao
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿150–420
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/greenbus
- Website
- https://www.greenbusthailand.com/website/
- Phone
- 1624
- customerservice@nakhonchaiair.com
- Website
- nakhonchaiair.com
Bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿650–1,100
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nakhonchai-air
- Website
- https://www.nakhonchaiair.com/view/
- Gold Class
- ฿700–850
- First Class
- ฿950–1,100
- 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
- +66 2 936 3256
- Website
- sombattour.com
Bus from Chaing Mai Arcade Bus Terminal to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿550–950
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sombat-tour
- Website
- https://www.sombattour.com/
- Phone
- 1348
- contact1348@bmta.co.th
- Website
- bmta.co.th
Bus from Tour Properties to Hua Lamphong station
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Schedules at
- transitbangkok.com
- Phone
- +66 81 453 5199
- natt2543@hotmail.com
- Website
- paradivetravel.lnwshop.com
Busferry from Hua Lamphong station to Saladan Pier, Koh Lanta
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–1,300
- Website
- http://paradivetravel.lnwshop.com/
- Phone
- +66 74 750 770
- jollytravel@hotmail.com
- Website
- jollytravel.in.th
Ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/jolly-travel
Ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/jolly-travel
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- 168ferry@gmail.com
- Website
- tigerlinetravel.com
Ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿750–3,900
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
Ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–1,700
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
Ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,550–1,700
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
- Phone
- +66 74 783 643
- info@spconlinegroup.com
- Website
- spcthailand.com
Ferry from Rassada Pier Phuket to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–3,200
- Website
- https://www.spcthailand.com/index.php
Ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿550–580
- Website
- https://www.spcthailand.com/index.php
Ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–1,650
- Website
- https://www.spcthailand.com/index.php
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- booking.smartenplus@gmail.com
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,800
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
Ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–3,700
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
- Phone
- +66 982 791 239
- info@ploysiamspeedboat.com
- Website
- ploysiamspeedboat.com
Ferry from Pak Bara Pier to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿590–610
- Schedules at
- ploysiamspeedboat.com
- Book at
- ploysiamspeedboat.com
- Phone
- +66 88 616 1416
- info@bundhayaspeedboat.com
- Website
- bundhayaspeedboat.com
Ferry from Koh Lanta to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–1,900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/bundhaya-speed-boat
- Website
- https://www.bundhayaspeedboat.com/
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