What is the cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe?

The cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe is to bus which costs ฿1100 - ฿1500 and takes 15h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe?

The fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe is to taxi and train and fly and ferry which takes 9h 31m and costs ฿4100 - ฿6500.

Is there a direct bus between Tanah Rata and Ko Lipe?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe. However, there are services departing from Cameron Highlands 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 34m.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe?

The distance between Tanah Rata and Ko Lipe is 477 km.

How do I travel from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe without a car?

The best way to get from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe without a car is to taxi and train and ferry which takes 11h 29m and costs ฿2900 - ฿3900.

How long does it take to get from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe?

It takes approximately 11h 29m to get from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe bus from?

Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, depart from Cameron Highlands station.

Where does the Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe bus arrive?

Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.

What is the time difference between Tanah Rata and Ko Lipe?

Ko Lipe is 1h behind Tanah Rata. It is currently 3:58 PM in Tanah Rata and 2:58 PM in Ko Lipe.

Where can I stay near Ko Lipe?

There are 89+ hotels available in Ko Lipe.

Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe - 11 ways to travel via train, taxi, ferry, bus

There are 11 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe by taxi, train, ferry, bus, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Kampar
2. Take the train from Kampar to Alor StarEts
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
11h 29m
฿2,940–3,843
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands 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 34m
฿1,162–1,447
Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentral
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)KUL - LGK
4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
11h 9m
฿2,875–4,365
Taxi, train, ferry via Kangar
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Kampar
2. Take the train from Kampar to ArauEts
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
11h 56m
฿2,943–4,010
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminal
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
13h 52m
฿1,793–2,078
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Terminal Meru Raya
2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Perlis
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
16h 24m
฿1,702–2,067
Taxi, train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Kampar
2. Take the train from Kampar to Sungai Buluh
3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)SZB - LGK
4. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
9h 31m
฿4,171–6,390
Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentral
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)KUL - AOR
4. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
13h 47m
฿3,135–4,815
Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentral
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hat Yai (HDY)KUL - HDY
4. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Airport to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe
13h 31m
฿2,595–4,975
Taxi, train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Alor Setar, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Kampar
2. Take the train from Kampar to Sungai Buluh
3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)SZB - AOR
4. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
5. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach
12h 8m
฿4,581–7,240
Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentral
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)KUL - KBV
4. Take the ferry from Krabi Airport to Koh Lipe
15h 51m
฿2,845–7,275

Tanah Rata to Ko Lipe by bus, foot, and ferry

21Weekly Services

16h 24mAverage Duration

฿1,702Cheapest Price

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Distance: 476.8 km
Duration: 11h 29m

What companies run services between Tanah Rata, Malaysia and Ko Lipe, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Cameron Highlands to Koh Lipe Bundhayah Pier 2 via Terminal Meru Raya, Hat Yai Station, Kim Yong Market, and Hat Yai Airport in around 15h 34m.

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