Are you looking for the best way of getting from Krabi to Koh Lipe? We will guide you through the safest and the most direct route possible.
When thinking of Thailand, a paradise of jade-coloured waters and white sandy beaches may come to mind. Krabi is such a place, with its limestone cliffs, lush mangroves and a scattering of offshore islands lined with picturesque beaches.
Getting from Krabi to Koh Lipe is another thing altogether, so we’ve rounded up some of the best options for you to choose from.
How to Get from Krabi to Koh Lipe
Everything you need to know of how to get from Krabi to Koh Lipe:
Multi-Transport Transfer from Krabi to Koh Lipe
The fastest way to get from Krabi International Airport to Koh Lipe is by a multi-transport transfer. This way the trip will take you anywhere from ± 4 to 5 hours.
Total Journey Time: ± 5 hours
Cost Involved: from US $39.36
Check Tickets: Krabi International Airport to Koh Lipe
Alternative ways from Krabi to Koh Lipe
Here are other options of getting from Krabi to Koh Lipe, broken down to how to get from Krabi to Pak Bara or Hat Yai, and from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe:
How to Get from Krabi to Pak Bara
The first leg of your Krabi to Koh Lipe journey can be done by plane or road, and ultimately takes the same time. From Pak Bara, the second leg to your final destination is simply a scenic boat ride away.
Option 1: Flight from Krabi to Hat Yai
Typically, travelling by plane is always the fastest option, but that is not necessarily the case here.
The actual flying time from Krabi Airport to Hat Yai International Airport is only about 1 hour, but with the connections that the local airlines make mid-way, your journey could end up closer to 6 hours.
Total Journey Time: ± 6 hours
Cost Involved: from US $99.16
Once on the ground, a taxi or minivan service can get you to Pak Bara pier in approximately 2 hours, with a further speedboat transfer to Koh Lipe in just under 2 hours.
Check out this great Hat Yai Airport to Koh Lipe transfer, which takes care of all the details once you have landed.
Option 2: Taxi or Minibus from Krabi to Pak Bara
The taxi drive from Krabi to Pak Bara pier will set you back around 4 hours, but it’s a more direct route, and the bonus is that you get to sit back and enjoy the changing scenery.
Krabi to Pak Bara by Taxi
Total Journey Time: 3-4 hours
Cost Involved: from US $142
Check Tickets: from Krabi to Pak Bara by taxi
A private transfer by taxi from Krabi town includes collection from your hotel for up to two people, in a standard air-conditioned vehicle.
Once you reach the pier, Koh Lipe is just a speedboat transfer or ferry ride away, and within two hours you’ll be back on terra firma with white sand between your toes
Krabi to Pak Bara by Minivan
A private transfer by VIP minivan from Krabi town includes collection from your hotel for up to 9 passengers, in an air-conditioned vehicle.
Total Journey Time: 3-4 hours
Cost Involved: from US $189
Check Tickets: Krabi to Pak Bara by minivan here.
How to Get to Koh Lipe from Pak Bara
On reaching Pak Bara, the longest part of your journey is officially over, and you can shift down a gear and start to enjoy the tropical surroundings.
Option 1: Koh Lipe ferry from Pak Bara
There is only one ferry operating from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe, departing at around 9:30 am daily.
Total Journey Time: 1.5 hours
Cost Involved: US $20 per adult and US $14 per child
Option 2: Koh Lipe Speedboat from Pak Bara
There is a myriad of speedboat transfers available from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe, but you would be wise to book in advance to take the stress out of trying to find one on the day.
Total Journey Time: 2 hours
Cost Involved: US $ 23.51
And if you decided to skip these options altogether and take a detour via Koh Phi Phi, then this transfer by speedboat to Koh Lipe is ideal for you!
Before you go from Krabi to Koh Lipe
Here is an important thing you need to know before you go from Krabi to Koh Lipe:
How Far is Krabi from Koh Lipe
Although Krabi is set about 183 kilometres from Koh Lipe, the island-to-island journey involves multiple modes of transport and it may take several hours to get from point A to point B.
Getting to Koh Lipe from Krabi FAQ
Want to know what your itinerary to Koh Lipe from Krabi will involve?
1. How to get to Koh Lipe
Koh Lipe is part of the Tarutao Marine National Park, and Pak Bara is the main transport hub for accessing this and the other islands by boat. You’ll first need to make your way from Krabi to Pak Bara.
2. Best way to get from Krabi to Pak Bara
To get to Pak Bara from Krabi, you can use a taxi or minibus, or even hop over to Phi Phi island first, before catching a speedboat to Koh Lipe.
Consider catching a flight to Hat Yai from Krabi, and then from there, you’ll need to take road transport to Pak Bara.
3. Best way to get from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe
When making the final stretch from Pak Bara to Koh Lipe, ferry or speedboat are your only options.
There is just one Koh Lipe ferry, but multiple choices of speedboat transfers. Be warned, there is no pier as such in Pak Bara, and you may need a longtail service to get to your ferry or speedboat.
Further Reading:
- Click here to find the best place to stay in Krabi
- Click here to find the best place to stay in Koh Lipe
- See a list of the top things to do in Koh Lipe
- See a list of the top things to do in Krabi
- Here are the best beaches in Krabi that you should check out.
Over to you:
- Which of the above choices of transfers from Krabi to Koh Lipe will you choose?
- Please share your experience with us in the comments below.
