{"id":21001,"date":"2026-06-09T02:07:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-09T02:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/?st-import=8b337acfbef95abcc860d85d2dfc9307"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:58:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:58:04","slug":"koh-lipe-to-langkawi-ferry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/koh-lipe-to-langkawi-ferry\/","title":{"rendered":"Koh Lipe to Langkawi Ferry: Complete Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koh Lipe to Langkawi is one of Southeast Asia\\&#8217;s most scenic cross-border ferry routes \u2014 two tropical island paradises separated by 42 km of Andaman Sea and an international border. The crossing takes approximately 90 minutes and handles two immigration systems in one trip. This guide covers the exact procedure, which pier to use, prices, and the most common mistakes to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"MY\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Koh-Lipe\/Langkawi\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=koh-lipe-langkawi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Koh Lipe \u2192 Langkawi tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#x2139;&#xfe0f; This ferry operates high season only \u2014 approximately late October to late May\/early June. Outside this window there is no direct ferry between Koh Lipe and Langkawi. Check current schedules before booking as exact start and end dates shift slightly each year.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Route: Pattaya Beach \u2192 Kuah Jetty or Telaga Harbour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All ferries from Koh Lipe to Langkawi depart from <strong>Pattaya Beach Pier<\/strong> on Koh Lipe\\&#8217;s south coast. On the Langkawi side, boats arrive at either <strong>Telaga Harbour Marina<\/strong> (Pantai Kok area, west coast) or <strong>Kuah Jetty<\/strong> (Kuah Town, south coast) depending on the operator. These two piers are 25 km apart \u2014 choose based on where you\\&#8217;re staying in Langkawi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Telaga Harbour<\/th><th>Kuah Jetty<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>West coast, near Pantai Cenang<\/td><td>South coast, Kuah Town<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Best if staying near<\/strong><\/td><td>Pantai Cenang, Pantai Tengah, Airport<\/td><td>Kuah Town, eastern Langkawi<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Journey time from Lipe<\/strong><\/td><td>~1h 15min<\/td><td>~1h 30min<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Operator, Schedule and Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Bundhaya Speed Boat<\/strong> is the main operator on this route, running once daily during high season. The typical departure from Koh Lipe is <strong>14:15<\/strong> \u2014 arriving Langkawi around 15:45\u201316:00. A morning departure would be ideal for connections, but only the afternoon sailing currently operates on most days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Departure:<\/strong> Pattaya Beach Pier, Koh Lipe \u2014 14:15 (confirm locally as times shift seasonally)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Journey time:<\/strong> ~90 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fare:<\/strong> ~1,200\u20131,500 THB \/ RM 120\u2013180 \/ ~$33\u201342 USD per person one way<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency:<\/strong> Once daily during high season (Oct\u2013May); reduced or suspended May\u2013Oct<\/li>\n<li><strong>Luggage limit:<\/strong> 23 kg per passenger<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Koh-Lipe\/Langkawi\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=koh-lipe-langkawi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Koh Lipe \u2192 Langkawi tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Immigration Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is an international crossing \u2014 you clear two immigration systems. The process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 1 \u2014 Thai exit immigration (Koh Lipe):<\/strong> Arrive at Pattaya Beach Pier at least 60\u201390 minutes before departure. Thai immigration officers board the boat or process passengers at a pier booth. You receive an exit stamp out of Thailand.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 2 \u2014 The crossing:<\/strong> 90 minutes on the Andaman Sea.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Step 3 \u2014 Malaysian entry immigration (Langkawi):<\/strong> On arrival at Telaga Harbour or Kuah Jetty, queue for Malaysian immigration. Present your passport, receive an entry stamp. Most nationalities enter Malaysia visa-free for 30\u201390 days depending on passport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#x26a0;&#xfe0f; Arrive at Pattaya Beach Pier at least 90 minutes before departure \u2014 late arrivals may be denied boarding with no refund. Thai immigration must process everyone before the boat departs.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Going to the wrong Langkawi pier:<\/strong> Telaga Harbour and Kuah Jetty are 25 km apart. Confirm which your boat uses before booking onward transport from Langkawi.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Booking a same-day flight from Langkawi:<\/strong> The ferry arrives around 15:45\u201316:00. Langkawi Airport is ~30 minutes from Telaga Harbour. Avoid same-day flights departing before 18:00.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Assuming the ferry runs year-round:<\/strong> It does not \u2014 low season (approximately June to mid-October) has no direct service. Use the Pak Bara overland route instead.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not checking the Tarutao park fee:<\/strong> You pay 200 THB national park entrance fee on arrival at Koh Lipe \u2014 this is for entry, not exit. No fee when leaving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thai time vs Malaysian time:<\/strong> Thailand is 1 hour behind Malaysia. Factor this into connection planning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Low Season Alternative: Via Pak Bara<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When the direct ferry is not running (June to mid-October), the only way from Koh Lipe to Langkawi is overland: speedboat Koh Lipe to Pak Bara pier (~1.5 hours), minivan Pak Bara to Hat Yai (~2 hours), bus Hat Yai to Penang or KL (~4\u20138 hours), then fly or ferry to Langkawi. A full day\\&#8217;s journey but straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Koh-Lipe\/Pak-Bara-speedboat\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=koh-lipe-pak-bara-speedboat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Koh Lipe \u2192 Pak Bara speedboat tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay in Langkawi After the Crossing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pantai Cenang:<\/strong> Main beach strip, closest to Telaga Harbour (~15 min), best for first-timers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Kuah Town:<\/strong> Near Kuah Jetty, useful if continuing by ferry to Penang next morning<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tengah Beach:<\/strong> Quieter than Cenang, family-friendly, mid-range resorts<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <strong>[Travelpayouts Hotellook\/Agoda widget: Hotels in Langkawi]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/kuala-lumpur-to-koh-lipe\/\">Kuala Lumpur to Koh Lipe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/penang-to-koh-lipe\/\">Penang to Koh Lipe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/hat-yai-to-koh-lipe\/\">Hat Yai to Koh Lipe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/andaman-island-hopping-itinerary\/\">Andaman Island Hopping Route<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links. When you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete guide to the Koh Lipe to Langkawi ferry \u2014 Bundhaya Speed Boat departs 14:15, ~90 minutes, from 1,200 THB (~$33 USD). October to May only. Two piers on Langkawi, immigration process.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":37957,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[8,5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-21001","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-guides","category-routes"],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/langkawi.jpg",940,620,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/langkawi-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/langkawi-300x198.jpg",300,198,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/langkawi-768x507.jpg",768,507,true],"large":["https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/langkawi.jpg",940,620,false],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/langkawi.jpg",940,620,false],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/langkawi.jpg",940,620,false],"trp-custom-language-flag":["https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/langkawi.jpg",18,12,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"markylipu","author_link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/author\/markylipu\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Complete guide to the Koh Lipe to Langkawi ferry \u2014 Bundhaya Speed Boat departs 14:15, ~90 minutes, from 1,200 THB (~$33 USD). 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