Ferries to Koh Lipe: Route Map
Accessing this remote island at the southern edge of Thailand involves a long-distance speedboat trip from Pak Bara or an international crossing from Langkawi, Malaysia, managed by Bundhaya and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat. These passenger-only ferries are the only way to reach the island, which sits inside the Tarutao National Marine Park. As the coastal ferry map indicates, there is no deep-water pier here; instead, large ferries moor offshore at a floating platform, requiring a secondary transfer by local long-tail boat to reach the beach.
From Thailand’s mainland to Koh Lipe
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Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach) ↔ Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier)
Tigerline Ferry · 3u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 1,000
Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach) ↔ Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier)
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat · 3u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 1,250
Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach) ↔ Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier)
Bundhaya Speed Boat · 3u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 1,250
Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Tigerline Ferry · 3u 30m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 1,000
Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Bundhaya Speed Boat · 4u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 1,350
Langkawi (Kuah Jetty) ↔ Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach)
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat · 1u 30m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From RM 145
Langkawi (Kuah Jetty) ↔ Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach)
Bundhaya Speed Boat · 1u 30m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From RM 145
Langkawi (Telaga Harbour Marina) ↔ Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach)
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat · 1u 30m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From RM 160
Pakbara Pier ↔ Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach)
Ploysiam Speedboat · 1u 30m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 650
Pakbara Pier ↔ Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach)
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat · 2u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 650
Pakbara Pier ↔ Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach)
Bundhaya Speed Boat · 1u 31m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 650
Thailand’s Maldives: Ko Lipe seasonal access
Ko Lipe is the end of the line. Located in Tarutao National Marine Park, it has no cars and no pier for large ships. Logistics here are defined by the “Floating Platform” transfer.
| Arrival Point | Operators | Logistics Score |
|---|---|---|
| Pattaya Beach (Floating Platform) |
Bundhaya, Satun Pakbara | The Wet Landing: Ferries dock at a floating pontoon offshore. You transfer to a small longtail boat (50 THB fee) to reach the beach. You will get your feet wet. |
Visitor Volume & Mode Comparison
- The Langkawi Link: Lipe acts as an international border. You can take a ferry directly to Langkawi (Malaysia). Immigration is a shack on Pattaya Beach. Passports are collected by the captain and returned on land.
- Low Season: From May to Oct, the only way in is via Pak Bara Pier (Satun mainland). The sea crossing is rough, and only specialized speedboats run.
