How to travel from Ko Lipe to Patong Beach, Thailand

The distance between Ko Lipe and Patong Beach is around 308km (191 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Ko Lipe to Patong 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 Patong BeachKo Lipe if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,740($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 then Krabi Bus Station and then to Patong.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,635($45)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lipe and Patong Beach

There are several options for getting from Ko Lipe to Patong Beach by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,635 ($45) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,740 ($105).

The distance between Ko Lipe and Patong Beach is around 308km (191 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Ko Lipe and Patong Beach by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ko Lipe to Patong Beach is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx THB 3,740 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lipe and Patong Beach is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,635 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ko Lipe and Patong Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lipe and Patong Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Lipe and Patong Beach. The ferry typically takes around 4h 35m and departs twice daily.

Tigerline Ferry and Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club run the ferry services between Ko Lipe and Patong Beach. Ferries run twice daily and take around 4h 35m 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 Patong Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Patong Beach is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 24km (15 miles) from Patong 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 Patong Beach. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 35m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lipe to Patong Beach is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around THB 3,740 ($105).

How do I get from Ko Lipe to Patong Beach

Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lipe and Patong Beach

Transport options from Ko Lipe to Patong Beach
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
4h 35m
THB 3,740($105)
twice daily308km (191 miles)
Ferry and Bus
10h 25m
THB 1,635($45)
once daily976km (607 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lipe and Patong Beach

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Airports near Patong Beach

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

HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
24km (15 miles) from Patong Beach
KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
79km (49 miles) from Patong Beach
TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
152km (94 miles) from Patong Beach