How to travel from Ko Lipe to Kamala Beach, Thailand

The distance between Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach is around 311km (193 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ko Lipe to Kamala Beach by ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Kamala BeachKo Lipe if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,815($105)
Operated by

Tigerline Ferry

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Ferry and Bus

Take a ferry to Pak Bara Pier then take the bus to Trang and then to Phuket Bus Terminal 2.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 2,070($57)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach

There are several options for getting from Ko Lipe to Kamala Beach by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 2,070 ($57) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,815 ($105).

The distance between Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach is around 311km (193 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 198km (123 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ko Lipe to Kamala Beach is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx THB 3,815 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 2,070 ($57) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 40m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach. The ferry typically takes around 4h 40m and departs twice daily.

Tigerline Ferry and Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club run the ferry services between Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach. Ferries run twice daily and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lipe to Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Kamala Beach is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 17km (11 miles) from Kamala Beach. Krabi Airport (KBV) (KBV) and Trang Airport (TST) (TST) 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 Kamala Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 40m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lipe to Kamala Beach is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around THB 3,815 ($105).

How do I get from Ko Lipe to Kamala Beach

Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach

Transport options from Ko Lipe to Kamala Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
4h 40m
THB 3,815($105)
twice daily311km (193 miles)
Ferry and Bus
8h 30m
THB 2,070($57)
twice daily973km (604 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lipe and Kamala Beach

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Airports near Kamala Beach

The following major airports near Kamala Beach offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.

HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
17km (11 miles) from Kamala Beach
KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (49 miles) from Kamala Beach
TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
155km (97 miles) from Kamala Beach