How to travel from Ko Chang to Ko Lipe, Thailand
The distance between Ko Chang and Ko Lipe is around 1,159km (720 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ko Chang to Ko Lipe by ferry, bus, train and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Ko Lipe → Ko Chang if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry and Plane
Take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Krabi (KBV) then take a ferry to Railay Beach then Koh Jum Beach and then to Koh Lipe.
- Duration8hrs
- Flight time2h 20m
- Typical costTHB 7,045($195)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta and then to Koh Lipe.
- Duration23h 55m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,925($110)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry, Bus and Train
Take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Mochit then take the train to Trang then take a ferry to Koh Lipe.
- Duration24h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,525($95)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Chang and Ko Lipe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Chang to Ko Lipe by ferry, bus, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which costs around THB 2,215 ($61) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 6h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 4,105 ($115).
The distance between Ko Chang and Ko Lipe is around 1,159km (720 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)
It takes around 23h 55m to get from Ko Chang and Ko Lipe by ferry and bus.
The quickest way to get from Ko Chang to Ko Lipe is to take a ferry, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 6h 50m and will set you back approx THB 4,105 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Chang and Ko Lipe is to take a ferry, then take the bus and then take the train which will typically cost around THB 2,215 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Chang and Ko Lipe. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Hat Yai (HDY) then take the bus to Pak Bara Pier then take a ferry to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Chang and Ko Lipe. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Hat Yai (HDY) then take the bus to Pak Bara Pier then take a ferry to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 6h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Chang to Ko Lipe. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then fly from Trat (TDX) to Hat Yai (HDY) then take the bus to Pak Bara Pier then take a ferry to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 6h 50m.
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 Ko Chang to Ko Lipe. We recommend that you take a ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier then take the bus to Bangkok Bus Terminal Eakamai then take a ferry to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta and then to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 23h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Chang to Ko Lipe is to take a ferry and then take the bus which takes, on average, 23h 55m and will usually cost around THB 3,925 ($110).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Chang and Ko Lipe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry and Plane + 1 similar | 8hrs | THB 7,045($195) | once daily | 1,159km (720 miles) |
| Ferry, Plane and Bus | 6h 50m | THB 4,105($115) | every 20 mins | 1,212km (753 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 23h 55m | THB 3,925($110) | once daily | 1,338km (831 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier, bus | 1 day 1h | THB 2,580($71) | once daily | 2,005km (1,246 miles) |
| Bus and Ferry | 1 day 6h | THB 3,740($105) | once daily | 1,923km (1,195 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Train + 1 similar | 24h 50m | THB 3,525($95) | once daily | 1,407km (874 miles) |
| Ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier, bus and train | 1 day 1h | THB 2,215($61) | twice daily | 2,006km (1,247 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Chang and Ko Lipe
Bus companies
Koh Chang Bangkok Transport
Triple T
The Transport Company
Burapha
Piya
Airlines
Bangkok Airways
Thai Smile
Flydubai
Thai AirAsia
Thai Lion Mentari
Ferry operators
Thai Sriram Tour
Tigerline Ferry
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Sukhothai Tour Hat Yai
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
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