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Langkawi is Malaysia's duty-free island, just south of Koh Lipe. Beaches, mangroves and a cable car pull travellers across from Thailand. The direct ferry to Kuah Jetty gets you from Koh Lipe to Langkawi in 1h 30m. The ferry via Satun is the cheapest at $16 (63 MYR), but the crossing runs longer, around 4h - 4h 30m.
Distance from Koh Lipe to Langkawi
Koh Lipe and Langkawi are about 57 km (35 miles) apart, crossed directly by sea. Depending on the option, the trip takes between 1h 30m and 4h 30m.
3 ways to travel from Koh Lipe to Langkawi
There are three ways to travel from Koh Lipe to Langkawi. You can choose between the ferry to kuah jetty, ferry, and ferry via Satun. The journey takes 1h 30m–4h and the quickest way is by ferry to kuah jetty. If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by ferry via Satun with tickets starting at $16 (63 MYR).
2 legs — see itinerary
- Koh Lipe→Pak Bara1h 30m
- Satun→Langkawi Island2h 30m
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Koh Lipe to Langkawi by Ferry to Kuah Jetty
Kuah Jetty is Langkawi’s main ferry terminal. It is the docking port not just for ferries from Koh Lipe, but also from Penang and Kuala Perlis.
You can choose from three ferry companies when travelling from Koh Lipe to Kuah Jetty. These are Jolly Travel, Koh Ngai Camping and Bundhaya Speedboat. A ticket costs $36 (145 MYR) when you book via BookAway.
Travel time is 1h 30m.
Ferry to Kuah Jetty schedule from Koh Lipe to Langkawi
Ferry To Kuah Jetty tickets are available on Bookaway.
Kuah Jetty is located 20 km east of the main tourist hub of Pantai Cenang. From here, you can get a private taxi for around $9.80 (40 MYR). If you don’t mind sharing a ride for cheaper fares, shared taxis are also common at the port.
More ferry options during high season
Around the high season (October to June), Klook offers 1 or 2 trips daily from Koh Lipe to Langkawi’s Kuah Jetty. You’ll have to check their website for the latest schedules. They use speedboats for these trips so travel time is only 1.5 hours. A ticket costs $23 (750 THB).
Langkawi Ferry Service also offers direct trips from November to early June. A one-way ticket costs $36 (145 MYR). You’ll have to contact them directly for ticket reservations. You can find their latest schedules and contact details on their website.
Koh Lipe to Langkawi by Ferry to Telaga Harbour
Compared to Kuah Jetty, Telaga Harbour is nearer to both Koh Lipe and Langkawi’s tourist hub of Pantai Cenang.
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club and Baan Pun Travel are the two companies operating this route. Travel time is 1h 30m - 3h, depending on whether you take a standard ferry or a speedboat. Fares start from $42 (170 MYR) when you book with BookAway.
Ferry to Telaga Harbour schedule from Koh Lipe to Langkawi
Ferry To Telaga Harbour tickets are available on Bookaway.
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The ferries dock at Telaga Harbour, located 15 km north of Pantai Cenang. The taxi is your only option to reach your hotel. Travel time is around 20 minutes and fares for a private ride start from $7.40 (30 MYR).
If you’re alone and travelling on a budget, you can also try looking around for shared taxis. They are normally available around Langkawi’s ports.
Koh Lipe to Langkawi by Ferry via Satun
Thanks to the growing number of tourists travelling from Koh Lipe to Langkawi, we can now enjoy direct ferry trips all-year-round. Up until a few years ago, these were not available during the low season from June to October.
There’s still fewer direct ferry trips if you’re visiting during this time, so if ever you find yourself without a ticket for the few available direct ferries, don’t worry! There is an alternate option, albeit longer, via Satun.
Below is a step-by-step guide for the indirect route from Koh Lipe to Langkawi:
Step 1: Koh Lipe to Satun by Ferry
First, you’ll have to take a ferry to Pak Bara, a southern coastal village in mainland Thailand. Travel time is around 1h 30m - 2h and fares start from $14 (57 MYR) when you book on BookAway.
There are several ferry companies operating this route from morning ’til afternoon every day. You can’t just take any ferry though! If you want a guaranteed connecting transfer to Langkawi on the same day, you'll have to take a ferry that departs before noon.
Ferry tickets are available on Bookaway.
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Step 2: Satun to Langkawi by Ferry
There are only 2 ferry trips operating from Satun to Langkawi daily. This is why it is very important to time your departure from Koh Lipe correctly.
Travel time is around 2h 30m. Tickets cost $1.50 (50 THB) and you can buy them at the port. Below are their schedules:
All services arrive at Langkawi Island
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ABOUT YOUR DESTINATION
Why Visit Langkawi?
Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands off the northwest coast of Malaysia. Its biggest island — also called Langkawi — is dotted with white-sand beaches and jungle-clad hills. Far from a quiet retreat (it is bustling with duty-free outlets), Langkawi does still offer some natural wonders and vibrant diving spots.
The so-called “Jewel of Kedah” is an ideal place to go island-hopping, submerge yourself in waterfalls and get lost in rice fields. All of which can be seen from the Langkawi Sky Bridge. A little tip, though: go early in the morning or you’ll be sharing this view with lots of other tourists exploring Langkawi!
Rounding it up
That's the full picture for getting from Koh Lipe to Langkawi, roughly 57 kilometres (35 miles) apart. In all, there are 3 ways to make the trip. The cheapest fare is $16 (63 MYR). The quickest trip takes 1h 30m.
Prices and timetables change, so it's worth a quick check before you travel. Have a question, or travelled this route recently? Ask the community below and we'll do our best to help.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the distance from Koh Lipe to Langkawi?
The distance from Koh Lipe to Langkawi is 57 kilometres (35 miles).
What is the fastest way to get from Koh Lipe to Langkawi?
Journey times from Koh Lipe to Langkawi overlap: ferry to kuah jetty 1h 30m, ferry to telaga harbour 1h 30m - 3h, ferry via satun 4h - 4h 30m. Depending on the departure, no single option is always the fastest.
What is the cheapest way to get from Koh Lipe to Langkawi?
The cheapest way to get from Koh Lipe to Langkawi is by ferry via satun with ticket costs starting from 63 MYR.
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