How to travel from Chiang Mai to Ko Lipe, Thailand
The distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Lipe is around 1,423km (884 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, bus and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Lipe → Chiang Mai if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Ferry
Fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trang (TST) then take a ferry to Koh Lipe.
- Duration6hrs
- Flight time2h 35m
- Typical costTHB 5,665($155)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 2 then take a ferry to Koh Lipe.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 4,865($135)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Ferry
Take the train to Bang Sue Junction and then to Trang then take a ferry to Koh Lipe.
- Duration1 day 4h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 2,835($78)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chiang Mai and Ko Lipe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chiang Mai to Ko Lipe by plane, ferry, bus and train. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take a ferry which costs around THB 1,490 ($41) and will take around 1 day 5h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry and arrive in approximately 5h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 2,940 ($81).
The distance between Chiang Mai and Ko Lipe is around 1,423km (884 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,368km (850 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Chiang Mai and Ko Lipe by plane and ferry.
The quickest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Lipe is to fly, then take the bus and then take a ferry which takes around 5h 25m and will set you back approx THB 2,940 ($81).
The cheapest way to travel between Chiang Mai and Ko Lipe is to take the train and then take a ferry which will typically cost around THB 1,490 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Chiang Mai and Ko Lipe. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY) then take the bus to Pak Bara Pier then take a ferry to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chiang Mai and Ko Lipe. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Hat Yai (HDY) then take the bus to Pak Bara Pier then take a ferry to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 5h 25m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chiang Mai to Ko Lipe. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trang (TST) then take a ferry to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 6hrs.
The closest major airport to Ko Lipe is Trang Airport (TST) (TST) which is approximately 118km (73 miles) from Ko Lipe. Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) and Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Chiang Mai to Ko Lipe. We recommend that you fly from Chiang Mai (CNX) to Trang (TST) then take a ferry to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 6hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chiang Mai to Ko Lipe is to fly and then take a ferry which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around THB 5,665 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chiang Mai and Ko Lipe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Ferry + 4 similar | 6hrs | THB 5,665($155) | once daily | 1,453km (903 miles) |
| Fly to Langkawi (LGK), Ferry | 6h 25m | THB 10,460($290) | twice daily | 2,324km (1,444 miles) |
| Fly to Krabi (KBV), ferry | 6h 35m | THB 6,975($190) | once daily | 1,423km (884 miles) |
| Fly to Phuket (HKT), Ferry | 7h 30m | THB 5,410($150) | once daily | 1,475km (917 miles) |
| Plane, Bus and Ferry | 5h 25m | THB 2,940($81) | every 20 mins | 1,513km (940 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 2 similar | 1 day 4h | THB 4,865($135) | once daily | 1,823km (1,133 miles) |
| Bus to Sombat Tour Viphawadee 13, ferry | 1 day 6h | THB 3,815($105) | once daily | 1,671km (1,039 miles) |
| Bus to Chiang Rai, ferry | 1 day 11h | THB 2,905($80) | once daily | 2,437km (1,515 miles) |
Train and Ferry + 1 similar | 1 day 4h | THB 2,835($78) | once daily | 1,793km (1,114 miles) |
| Train to Hua Lamphong, ferry | 1 day 5h | THB 1,490($41) | twice daily | 2,401km (1,492 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chiang Mai and Ko Lipe
Ferry operators
Tigerline Ferry
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Ploy Siam Speed Boat
Telaga Terminal
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Nok Air
Thai AirAsia
Thai Lion Mentari
Thai Smile
Thai Vietjet Air
Bus companies
Lipe Ferry and Speed Boat
Jolly Travel
Greenbus Thailand
Sombat Tour
Piya Chai Patthana
Airports near Ko Lipe
The following major airports near Ko Lipe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Ko Lipe
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Ko Lipe
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Ko Lipe