Phuket to Koh Lipe by ferry, van, bus, taxi from THB 2,115

Phuket to Koh Lipe Destination Reviews

Merel D

Pick up and first boat was all fine. We had to change boats and thats when it went bad. One of the engines was not working properly, it didnt go at full speed. The guys tried to fix it a couple of times. Suddenly they started to get loads and loads of buckets of water from down in the boat. It was a terrible experience when you dont know what is going on. We arrived 1.5 hours late at the destination. Also the second boat was very full

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat, Tigerline Travel (ไทเกอร์ ไลน์ ทราเวล), May 5, 2025

Pavel F

One boat was broken in the sea at the travel time, but reserved boat came soon. Plus, at one moment, we stoped in a middle of a sea, seems one bag dropped out of board.

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat, Tigerline Travel (ไทเกอร์ ไลน์ ทราเวล), Apr 29, 2025

Anthony

Very bumpy travel to Koh lanta crowded no toilet

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat, Tigerline Travel (ไทเกอร์ ไลน์ ทราเวล), Feb 23, 2025

Piotr W

1,5 hour late at the destination

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Jan 28, 2024

Pavel G

The Phuket-Ko Lanta boat was small and jumpy, but half loaded and thus comfortable. The Ko Lanta-Ko Lipe boat was overcrowded. So called “four seats” benches can seat three people OK, but the fourth person half seats and half hangs in the aisle, killing the back after an hour of such a trip. Overwise boat was good and ran on schedule.

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Jan 10, 2024

Hortensia Q

Rough sea with waves so the trip was bumpy

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat + Ferry, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club (บริษัท สตูล ปากบารา สปีดโบ๊ท คลับ), Dec 27, 2023

Andrew D

Rassada Pier to Koh Lipe. First timers here. They got us to our destination on time, but do not expect a full size ferry nor for it to be a non-stop service. Speed boats are rough, hot and not designed for comfort. Original booking does not mention possible stops like Phi Phi and Lanta. Piers or docks at smaller islands are not safe nor designed for passengers with limited mobility. Fortunately the crew boys take care of loading and unloading your larger bags. Lots of warning signs under the ratings and they’re all valid. Ready them and you will get an idea of what to expect. If it’s a windy day with rough seas get ready for a s***show. Before you depart… Search google for how to overcome/prepare for seasickness. (Ear plug, wrist pressure points, meds or whatever might work for you.) Bring a bunch of plastic bags (for seasickness) Bring wet wipes for your dirty face after you become sick. Bring extra supplies to help other passengers trust me it’s for everyone’s benefit. Go buy as much patience as you can you will need it. Godspeed

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Dec 24, 2023

Jan P

Good experience. Good that we arrived to koh Lipe 30min ahead of schedule.

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Apr 2, 2023

Setenay G

All went very smoothly. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Mar 26, 2023

Lars W

Good trip and driver, but brocken seat in 4,5 hour is not so nice, may be better luck next time?

Phuket to Koh Lipe, Ferry Speedboat, Bundhaya Speed Boat (Bundhaya Speed Boat), Jan 24, 2023

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Phuket to Koh Lipe Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Ferry	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Speedboat	06:30	13:30	$52.98	5.0
Ferry	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Speedboat	06:50	13:30	$68.12
Ferry	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Speedboat	07:30	13:30	$52.98
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	08:00	15:30	$52.98
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	08:20	15:30	$51.47
Van	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Van + Speedboat	09:00	15:30	$52.98
Ferry	Tigerline Travel	Speedboat	09:30	16:30	$74.17
Ferry	Bundhaya Speed Boat	Speedboat	10:00	15:30	$52.98	4.0
Ferry	Tigerline Travel	Speedboat	10:30	16:30	$89.31
Ferry	Tigerline Travel	Speedboat	11:15	16:30	$59.04	3.7

Transportation from Phuket to Koh Lipe

Facts about the transport from Phuket to Koh Lipe

Cheapest Transport	$5
Fastest Transport	30m
Earliest Departure	6:40 오전
Latest Departure	8:45 오후
Departures per day	23
Distance	25 kilometers
Transport Companies	Awaycation Trip, BangkokTaxi24, Best Sea Andaman, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Call Me Taxi, Call Me Taxi Thailand, GB Limousine, Jolly Travel, Koh Ngai Camping, Marinee Travel, Phuket Bus Express, Phuket Smart Bus, Phuket Transfer Travel Andaman, Sri Trang, Thailand Limo by Datum, Tigerline Travel

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How to get from Phuket to Koh Lipe

When you want to get from Phuket to Koh Lipe, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Bus
Ferry
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Taxi. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Bus+ferry+van ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A taxi+Ferry ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 95.37. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a ferry as a ferry ticket costs as low as USD 64.03.

How much does it cost to get from Phuket to Koh Lipe?

The cost of the trip from Phuket to Koh Lipe varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Tigerline Travel (ไทเกอร์ ไลน์ ทราเวล): travelling by ferry expect to pay as low as USD 64.03 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi+Ferry - a one-way taxi+Ferry ticket can cost as much as USD 95.37.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Phuket to Koh Lipe:

Bus tickets - USD 4.54 to USD 7.02;
taxi+Van price: USD 7.57 - USD 27.25. From Phuket to Koh Lipe starting from 08:30 Rassada Pier until 20:30 Phuket Airport
Van price : USD 7.57;
Bus+Ferry+Van price: USD 35.60. From Phuket to Koh Lipe starting from 09:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2 until 10:30 Phuket Bus Terminal 2
Ferry tickets - USD 64.03 to USD 90.83.
taxi+Ferry price: USD 71.15 - USD 95.37. From Phuket to Koh Lipe starting from 06:40 Rawai Hotel Transfer until 10:30 Koh Siray
Ferry+Van price: USD 74.17 - USD 88.59. From Phuket to Koh Lipe starting from 06:50 Phuket Chalong Hotel Transfer until 07:45 Phuket Town Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 15.14 to USD 233.12.

How many trips per day are there between Phuket and Koh Lipe?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

14 by taxi+Ferry from Phuket to Koh Lipe starting from 06:40 Rawai Hotel Transfer until 10:30 Koh Siray
Ferries leave from Phuket for Koh Lipe 6 times a day.
3 by Ferry+Van from Phuket to Koh Lipe starting from 06:50 Phuket Chalong Hotel Transfer until 07:45 Phuket Town Hotel Transfer

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Phuket to Koh Lipe is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Phuket to Koh Lipe. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 15.14.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Ferries

Travelling by ferry is one of the most scenic ways to get from Phuket to Koh Lipe as it combines transportation and sightseeing to some extent.

However, with these upsides in mind, you should still understand ferry travel is not for everyone. If you’re prone to seasickness it may be an unpleasant experience. As a rule, a ferry journey isn’t the cheapest way to travel During the high season ferry tickets might be hard to get, so you should always book in advance when possible.

Things to remember: ferry rides are dependent on weather conditions.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from Phuket to Koh Lipe. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from Phuket to Koh Lipe.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from Phuket to Koh Lipe

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Phuket to Koh Lipe? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

50% users voted for a ferry ticket.
36% chosen Ferry+Van
14% chosen taxi+Ferry

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