How to travel from Ko Lipe to Phuket, Thailand

The distance between Ko Lipe and Phuket is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m.

2 routes found

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

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Ferry

Take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 3,085($85)
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 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    THB 1,415($39)
Operated by

Multiple operators

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ko Lipe and Phuket

There are several options for getting from Ko Lipe to Phuket by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,415 ($39) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,085 ($85).

The distance between Ko Lipe and Phuket is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 192km (119 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Ko Lipe and Phuket by ferry.

The quickest way to get from Ko Lipe to Phuket is to take a ferry which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx THB 3,085 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Ko Lipe and Phuket is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,415 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Ko Lipe and Phuket. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ko Lipe and Phuket. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 15m.

Ferry/Boat travel

Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Ko Lipe and Phuket. The ferry typically takes around 4h 15m and departs twice daily.

Tigerline Ferry and Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club run the ferry services between Ko Lipe and Phuket. Ferries run twice daily and take around 4h 15m 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 Phuket. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Phuket is Phuket International Airport (HKT) (HKT) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Phuket. 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 Phuket. We recommend that you take a ferry to Rassada Pier Phuket. instead which will take 4h 15m.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ko Lipe to Phuket is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around THB 3,085 ($85).

How do I get from Ko Lipe to Phuket

Compare travel optionsbetween Ko Lipe and Phuket

Transport options from Ko Lipe to Phuket
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry
4h 15m
THB 3,085($85)
twice daily288km (179 miles)
Ferry and Bus
8h 10m
THB 1,415($39)
twice daily952km (592 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Ko Lipe and Phuket

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Airports near Phuket

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

HKT
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Phuket
KBV
Krabi Airport (KBV)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Phuket
TST
Trang Airport (TST)
Domestic Airport
Distance
147km (92 miles) from Phuket