Ferry from Phuket to Koh Lipe
We run the Phuket to Koh Lipe transfer daily, combining van and ferry to carry you all the way south to one of Thailand's most remote diving islands. The journey takes around 7.5 hours, reaching Koh Lipe's Beach Jetty with several morning departures to choose from. Fares start from THB 2,350.
- 7h 30m
- Crossing
- THB 2350
- From
- 1
- Operators
- ~13
- Departures
Departure schedule
| Time | Operator | Type | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 | Tigerline Travel | Van + FerryCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 9h 00m |
| 07:15 | Tigerline Travel | Van + FerryCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 8h 45m |
| 07:30 | Tigerline Travel | Van + FerryCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 8h 30m |
| 08:00 | Tigerline Travel | Van + FerryCombined ticket: hotel/town transfer + ferry, booked as one. | 8h 00m |
| 08:30 | Tigerline Travel | Ferry | 7h 30m |
Typical daily departures — check the live schedule and book above.
Transport types explained
- Ferry
- Larger boat, lowest fares and the steadiest ride — slower, but takes the most passengers (often vehicles too).
- Van
- Minivan transfer — often the hotel or town pick-up leg of a combined ticket.
Operators on this route
Tigerline Travel
Piers on this route
Departing Phuket
Arriving Koh Lipe
Getting from Phuket to Koh Lipe requires a combined coach-and-ferry journey — we handle the full transfer so you only need one booking. Departures leave from several Phuket pick-up points including Chalong Pier and Rassada Pier, with the first services rolling at 07:00. The route heads south through the peninsula before the ferry leg carries you across to the island.
The journey and what to expect
The full trip takes around 7.5 hours, which reflects the distance: Koh Lipe sits near the Malaysian border, far down the Andaman coast. It is not a short hop, but it is a straightforward one. You arrive at Beach Jetty, the island's main landing point, from where the beaches and dive shops are just minutes away on foot.
Most departures are early morning, which suits the onward connections and gives you the afternoon to settle in. The dry season — roughly November through April — offers the smoothest conditions on the ferry leg. Fares start from THB 2,350. Pack light, bring snacks for the road portion, and keep your dive gear carry-on if you can.