How to travel from Ko Lipe to Cheow Lan Lake, Thailand
The distance between Ko Lipe and Cheow Lan Lake is around 429km (267 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 35m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Ko Lipe to Cheow Lan Lake by ferry, train, bus and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Cheow Lan Lake → Ko Lipe if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry to Hat Yao Pier, Fly
Take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then fly from Trang (TST) to Surat Thani (URT).
- Duration6h 35m
- Flight time2h 25m
- Typical costTHB 5,700($155)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station.
- Duration7hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costTHB 2,580($71)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket then take the bus to Ban Takhun.
- Duration8h 35m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 4,175($115)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lipe and Cheow Lan Lake
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ko Lipe to Cheow Lan Lake by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,345 ($37) and will take around 12h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 5,700 ($155).
The distance between Ko Lipe and Cheow Lan Lake is around 429km (267 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 297km (184 miles)
It takes around 7hrs to get from Ko Lipe and Cheow Lan Lake by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Ko Lipe to Cheow Lan Lake is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6h 35m and will set you back approx THB 5,700 ($155).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lipe and Cheow Lan Lake is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,345 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ko Lipe and Cheow Lan Lake. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then fly from Trang (TST) to Surat Thani (URT). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lipe and Cheow Lan Lake. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then fly from Trang (TST) to Surat Thani (URT). instead which will take 6h 35m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lipe to Cheow Lan Lake. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hat Yai Airport then fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Surat Thani (URT). instead which will take 8h 20m.
The closest major airport to Cheow Lan Lake is Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) which is approximately 56km (35 miles) from Cheow Lan Lake. Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) 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 Lipe to Cheow Lan Lake. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station. instead which will take 7hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lipe to Cheow Lan Lake is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around THB 2,580 ($71).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lipe and Cheow Lan Lake
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry to Hat Yao Pier, Fly + 1 similar | 6h 35m | THB 5,700($155) | 5 times a week | 1,501km (933 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 8h 20m | THB 3,705($100) | 4 times a day | 1,488km (924 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 7hrs | THB 2,580($71) | 5 times a week | 465km (289 miles) |
| Ferry, Train and Bus | 10h 50m | THB 1,455($40) | twice daily | 504km (313 miles) |
Ferry and Bus + 2 similar | 8h 35m | THB 4,175($115) | once daily | 429km (267 miles) |
| Ferry to Hat Yai Bus terminal, bus | 12h 5m | THB 1,415($39) | once daily | 561km (349 miles) |
| Ferry to Hat Yai Bus Station, bus | 12h 35m | THB 1,345($37) | twice daily | 939km (584 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lipe and Cheow Lan Lake
Ferry operators
Tigerline Ferry
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Jolly Travel
Smart En Plus
Smart En Plus
Train operators
State Railway of Thailand
Airlines
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai Smile
Nok Air
Thai Lion Mentari
Thai AirAsia
Bus companies
Sombat Tour
Phantip Travel
Local bus
Airports near Cheow Lan Lake
The following major airports near Cheow Lan Lake offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Surat Thani Airport (URT)
- Distance
- 56km (35 miles) from Cheow Lan Lake
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
- Distance
- 114km (71 miles) from Cheow Lan Lake
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 115km (72 miles) from Cheow Lan Lake