title: "Getting to Koh Lipe, Thailand" description: "How to get to Koh Lipe, Thailand by road, rail, sea and air. Compare the best routes for different budgets" slug: "getting_there" content_type: html show_affiliate_disclaimer: true authors: [{"image": "/static/images/authors/Graham Smith.jpg", "name": "Graham Smith"}, {"image": "/static/images/authors/Hannah McKinsey.jpg", "name": "Hannah McKinsey"}, {"image": "/static/images/authors/Lorraine Aust.jpg", "name": "Lorraine Aust"}, {"image": "/static/images/authors/Somchai Boonmee.jpg", "name": "Somchai Boonmee"}] parts: ["south-east-asia", "thailand", "southern-thailand---andaman-coast", "koh-lipe"] publication_date: "2025-08-13T13:53:41.834006" og_image: "https://images.tfaworldguide.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=1024,format=auto,height=1024,fit=cover,gravity=auto/image_library/pexels/koh_lipe/koh_lipe_7857885.jpeg"
Getting There and Away
<p>The primary gateways to Koh Lipe include Hat Yai in Thailand, serving as a major mainland transport hub with an airport, bus terminal, and railway station. Another significant hub is Pak Bara Pier, the main mainland departure point for boats to Koh Lipe. Langkawi in Malaysia is the closest international airport, offering direct ferry connections during peak season. Other common departure points in Thailand include Phuket, Krabi, and Koh Lanta, all providing sea transfers.</p>
