There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point by plane, ferry, car ferry, tram, bus, or busferry
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Fly, ferry
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)PEN - LGK
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
3h 23m฿2,360–3,246Mini Van, bus and ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Take the busferry from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Pattaya BeachHat Yai Airport
10h฿1,045–1,895Car ferry, tram, ferry via Alor Setar
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Star
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
7h 19m฿1,770–2,145Car ferry, tram, ferry
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Arau
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
7h 21m฿1,780–2,185Car ferry, bus, ferry
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
8h 31m฿1,530–1,745Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
- Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Station to Koh Lipe Immigration point
10h 52m฿1,427
Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point by car ferry, bus, foot, and ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point is to bus and ferry which costs ฿1427 and takes 10h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point is to fly and ferry which takes 3h 23m and costs ฿2300 - ฿3300.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach via Hat Yai Van Terminal and Hat Yai Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
The distance between Penang and Koh Lipe Immigration point is 213 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point without a car is to car ferry and tram and ferry via Alor Setar which takes 7h 19m and costs ฿1700 - ฿2200.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point, including transfers.
Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
There are 90+ hotels available in Koh Lipe Immigration point.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Koh Lipe Immigration point, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Penang to Koh Lipe Immigration point. However, you can fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), take the taxi to Kuah Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Koh Lipe. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Star, Kuala Kedah, and Kuah Ferry Terminal in around 7h 19m.
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- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿700–1,700
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿750–1,200
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿10,000–36,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿90–250
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿130–180
- Shuttle
- ฿90–250
- Express First
- ฿170–220
Tram from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120–340
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿140–190
- Shuttle
- ฿120–340
- Express First
- ฿210–270
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿535
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- 168ferry@gmail.com
- Website
- tigerlinetravel.com
Busferry from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿450–1,300
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sirilanta-speedboats
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
- Phone
- +66 614655695
- booking.smartenplus@gmail.com
- Website
- smartenplus.co.th
Busferry from Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿137
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿120–180
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿120–200
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- 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
- ฿427
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- 168ferry@gmail.com
- Website
- tigerlinetravel.com
Ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,235–1,250
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/sirilanta-speedboats
- Website
- https://www.tigerlinetravel.com/index.php
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿15
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- 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
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿163–272
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- ฿163
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- ฿272
- 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
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/smart-en-plus
- Website
- https://www.smartenplus.co.th/
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