How to travel from Railay Beach to Ko Lipe, Thailand
The distance between Railay Beach and Ko Lipe is around 213km (132 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m.
3 routes found
We've found 3 different ways to get from Railay Beach to Ko Lipe 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 Ko Lipe → Railay Beach if you're planning a return trip.
Ferry
Take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach and then to Koh Lipe.
- Duration3h 35m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costTHB 3,050($84)
Tigerline Ferry
Ferry via Phi Phi - Ton Sai
Take a ferry to Phi Phi - Ton Sai and then to Bundhaya Beach Koh Lipe.
- Duration4h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 3,815($105)
Multiple ferry operators
Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Ao Nang Pier then take the bus to Pak Bara Pier then take a ferry to Koh Lipe.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costTHB 1,455($40)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Railay Beach and Ko Lipe
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Railay Beach to Ko Lipe by ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around THB 1,455 ($40) and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately THB 3,050 ($84).
The distance between Railay Beach and Ko Lipe is around 213km (132 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 177km (110 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Railay Beach and Ko Lipe by ferry.
The quickest way to get from Railay Beach to Ko Lipe is to take a ferry which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx THB 3,050 ($84).
The cheapest way to travel between Railay Beach and Ko Lipe is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around THB 1,455 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Railay Beach and Ko Lipe. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach and then to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Railay Beach and Ko Lipe. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach and then to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 3h 35m.
Ferry/Boat travel
Yes there is a ferry service that runs between Railay Beach and Ko Lipe. The ferry typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
Tigerline Ferry, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Bundhaya Speed Boat and Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club run the ferry services between Railay Beach and Ko Lipe. Ferries run 5 times a week and take around 3h 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 Railay Beach to Ko Lipe. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach and then to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 3h 35m.
The closest major airport to Ko Lipe is Trang Airport (TST) (TST) which is approximately 118km (73 miles) from Ko Lipe. Hat Yai International Airport (HDY) (HDY) 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 Railay Beach to Ko Lipe. We recommend that you take a ferry to Koh Jum Beach and then to Koh Lipe. instead which will take 3h 35m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Railay Beach to Ko Lipe is to take a ferry which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around THB 3,050 ($84).
Compare travel optionsbetween Railay Beach and Ko Lipe
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ferry | 3h 35m | THB 3,050($84) | 5 times a week | 231km (144 miles) |
Ferry via Phi Phi - Ton Sai | 4h 40m | THB 3,815($105) | once daily | 213km (132 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 7h 45m | THB 1,455($40) | once daily | 815km (506 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Railay Beach and Ko Lipe
Ferry operators
Tigerline Ferry
Koh Yao Sun Smile
Bundhaya Speed Boat
Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club
Long-tail boat
Bus companies
Jolly Travel
Airports near Ko Lipe
The following major airports near Ko Lipe offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Thailand and internationally.
Trang Airport (TST)
- Distance
- 118km (73 miles) from Ko Lipe
Hat Yai International Airport (HDY)
- Distance
- 130km (81 miles) from Ko Lipe
Krabi Airport (KBV)
- Distance
- 182km (113 miles) from Ko Lipe