Ferry from Krabi to Koh Lipe

Ferry from Krabi to Koh Lipe at a glance

Here is what the Krabi to Koh Lipe ferry looks like: speedboats via Koh Lanta, Koh Ngai and Koh Mook run by Satun Pakbara Speedboat, Bundhaya, Tigerline, about 5 hours from port to port, 1-2 a day, November to April. You board at Ao Nang or Klong Jilad pier (via Koh Lanta) and step off at Pattaya beach, Koh Lipe (floating pier). Haqqi Tours checks the sailings for the date you travel and tells you the cost before anything is booked.

• Route: Krabi to Koh Lipe (about 220 km by sea)
• Operator: Satun Pakbara Speedboat, Bundhaya, Tigerline
• Crossing time: about 5 hours
• Vessels: speedboats via Koh Lanta, Koh Ngai and Koh Mook
• Frequency: 1-2 a day, November to April
• Departure port: Ao Nang or Klong Jilad pier (via Koh Lanta)
• Arrival port: Pattaya beach, Koh Lipe (floating pier)
• Vehicles: passengers only
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

In the dry season the island-hopping speedboat runs south through the Trang islands to Koh Lipe, Thailand's white-sand outpost near the Malaysian border; out of season the route is by road to Pakbara and a boat from there.

Timetable and season of the Krabi to Koh Lipe ferry

Sailing times on the Krabi to Koh Lipe route depend on the ferry company and the month - as a rule 1-2 a day, November to April. Morning departures are usually the calmest and the most reliable; the last sailing of the day is the one to avoid if you have an onward connection. We choose the sailing to fit your plan and tell you the check-in time at Ao Nang or Klong Jilad pier (via Koh Lanta).

If a sailing is cancelled by the operator for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.

Departure: Ao Nang or Klong Jilad pier (via Koh Lanta)

Ao Nang or Klong Jilad pier (via Koh Lanta) is where the Krabi to Koh Lipe ferry begins. We tell you whether tickets are scanned at a gate or on board, whether an ID or passport is required, and how early to arrive for your sailing and vessel. On busy summer days the port is crowded, so the margin matters.

• Let us know which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure
• Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
• Luggage is carried free within the operator's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck

Arrival: Pattaya beach, Koh Lipe (floating pier)

Arrival is at Pattaya beach, Koh Lipe (floating pier). Koh Lipe is the small white-sand island of the Tarutao marine park, at the far south of Thailand's Andaman coast. We can have a Haqqi Tours driver at the pier with your name, or tell you the best way to your hotel by bus or taxi. If you brought the car, the road out of the port is signposted for the main routes.

Many passengers continue from Koh Lipe to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

On board the Krabi to Koh Lipe ferry: seats, cabins and luggage

What is the Krabi to Koh Lipe ferry like on board? Speedboats via Koh Lanta, Koh Ngai and Koh Mook, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.

• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
• Passengers only - luggage stays with you
• Children's fares by age; infants typically free

Things to do in Koh Lipe after the ferry

Koh Lipe is the small white-sand island of the Tarutao marine park, at the far south of Thailand's Andaman coast. Start with Tarutao marine park, Sunrise beach and Pattaya beach and Walking Street, then snorkelling at Koh Hin Ngam.

If you want the days in Koh Lipe organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it by WhatsApp.

Best time to take the ferry from Krabi to Koh Lipe

Every season has its case for Koh Lipe. On the water, the season shows in sea conditions and availability more than in comfort: book early for summer, Easter and holiday weekends between Krabi and Koh Lipe, and choose morning sailings when the wind is forecast.

Ferry or flight from Krabi to Koh Lipe?

Ferry versus plane between Krabi and Koh Lipe comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.

Return ferry from Koh Lipe to Krabi

Coming back? Say so on the form. A return ferry ticket from Koh Lipe to Krabi booked with the outbound is often cheaper than two separate bookings, and it keeps the whole trip on one WhatsApp thread with one point of contact.

How much does the ferry from Krabi to Koh Lipe cost?

Ferry prices from Krabi to Koh Lipe move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we look up the fare for the day you want to sail and send it on WhatsApp before you decide.

The figure we send is the total: passengers, seats or cabin and port fees. If a slower sailing an hour later is cheaper, we say so; on this route the conventional ferry is frequently the best value for a family.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Krabi to Koh Lipe: how to pay less

A cheap Krabi to Koh Lipe ferry ticket is not luck - it is the right boat on the right day. Here is how we find it:

• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Let us know if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger
• Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators

We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Krabi to Koh Lipe by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for your travel date comes back in the WhatsApp chat with the booking ready to confirm.

How to book ferry tickets from Krabi to Koh Lipe with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Krabi to Koh Lipe is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you tell us through WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Ao Nang or Klong Jilad pier (via Koh Lanta) and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - fill out the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you by WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Koh Lipe

If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We clarify the ferry company's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you pay, so there are no surprises later.

Why book your Krabi to Koh Lipe ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Krabi to Koh Lipe week in, week out. We provide the ticket for every passenger, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your date, and a human on WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Send the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.