The distance between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan is around 476km (296 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6hrs.
We've found 8 different ways to get from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan 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 Ko Phangan → Ko Lipe if you're planning a return trip.
Take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then Railay Beach and then to Ao Nang Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan.
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Take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take a ferry to Koh Phangan.
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Take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then Railay Beach and then to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan.
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There are several options for getting from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan by ferry, train, bus and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,890 ($52) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and then fly and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 7,445 ($205).
The distance between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan is around 476km (296 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 370km (230 miles)
It takes around 7h 60m to get from Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan is to take a ferry and then fly which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx THB 7,445 ($205).
The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,890 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then Railay Beach and then to Ao Nang Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 6hrs.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach then Railay Beach and then to Ao Nang Pier then fly from Krabi (KBV) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 6hrs.
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan. The ferry typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
Tigerline Ferry and Lomprayah run the ferry services between Ko Lipe and Ko Phangan. Ferries run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on conditions and travel date.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Pak Bara then take the bus to Hat Yai Airport then fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Koh Samui (USM) then take a ferry to Thong Sala Koh Pha Ngan. instead which will take 6h 15m.
The closest major airport to Ko Phangan is Koh Samui Airport (USM) (USM) which is approximately 21km (13 miles) from Ko Phangan. Surat Thani Airport (URT) (URT) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan. We recommend that you take a ferry to Hat Yao Pier then take the train to Surat Thani Train Station then take a ferry to Koh Phangan. instead which will take 7h 60m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lipe to Ko Phangan is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 7h 60m and will usually cost around THB 3,450 ($95).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Ferry to Koh Jum Beach, plane + 3 similar | 6hrs | THB 7,445($205) | once daily | 499km (310 miles) |
Ferry and Plane | 6h 35m | THB 7,445($205) | twice daily | 602km (374 miles) |
Ferry to Hat Yao Pier, plane | 9h 5m | THB 9,080($250) | once daily | 1,551km (963 miles) |
Ferry, Bus and Plane | 6h 15m | THB 5,050($140) | twice daily | 1,422km (883 miles) |
Ferry and Train | 7h 60m | THB 3,450($95) | once daily | 517km (321 miles) |
Ferry + 2 similar | 8h 25m | THB 4,720($130) | once daily | 476km (296 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 13h 40m | THB 2,215($61) | once daily | 1,037km (644 miles) |
Ferry to Hat Yai Bus Station, bus | 14h 40m | THB 1,890($52) | twice daily | 954km (593 miles) |
Tigerline Ferry
Lomprayah
Songserm
Smart En Plus
Seatran Discovery
State Railway of Thailand
Thai Smile
Bangkok Airways
Thai Vietjet Air
Thai AirAsia
Nok Air
Jolly Travel
Lipe Ferry and Speed Boat
The following major airports near Ko Phangan offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.