FERRY · LANGKAWI ⇄ KOH LIPE
Langkawi to Koh Lipe
in ~90 minutes
Telaga Harbour, Langkawi → Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe
Adult RM170Child RM150One way
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Langkawi departureTelaga Harbour International TerminalTelaga Harbour Marina, Pantai Kok
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Koh Lipe departurePattaya BeachSatun Pakbara Speedboat Club Ferry & Immigration Checkpoint at Varin Resort
❄ Air-conditioned🦺 Life jackets provided🛶 Longtail transfer included👶 Infants under 2 free
ULTRA TRAVEL EXCLUSIVE
Buy minimum 2 ferry tickets & enjoy:
1. Up to 60% Off Luggage Storage
Store your luggage with us while you explore Koh Lipe.
20%off2 tickets
40%off3-4 tickets
60%off5+ tickets
2. FREE Transfer to Telaga Harbour Terminal
Free pick-up from Langkawi Airport or your hotel in the Pantai Cenang area (up to 15 km) to Telaga Harbour Terminal.
Terms:
- Show your Ultra Travel website purchase receipt at our luggage storage counter (B13, Langkawi Artbox, PT279 Jalan LIMA, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah).
- Free transfer from Langkawi Airport or hotels in the Pantai Cenang area (up to 15 km) to Telaga Harbour Terminal. Pick-ups outside this area are RM15 per transfer.
- Minimum 2 ferry tickets.
Route Overview
Langkawi → Koh Lipe
The shortest route from Langkawi to Koh Lipe. The terminal is about 15–20 minutes from Langkawi International Airport and 30–35 minutes from Kuah Jetty (there is no ferry from Kuah Jetty).
LangkawiTelaga Harbour International Terminal, Telaga Harbour Marina, Pantai Kok
⛴ 42 km
Koh LipePattaya Beach, Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club Ferry & Immigration Checkpoint at Varin Resort
42 kmDistance
90 minJourney time
About the ferry
- Enclosed, fully air-conditioned, certified and registered passenger ferry
- Life jackets provided for adults and children
- Departs Langkawi from Telaga Harbour International Terminal, Telaga Harbour Marina, Pantai Kok.
- Departs Koh Lipe from Pattaya Beach, Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club Ferry & Immigration Checkpoint at Varin Resort.
Ferry Schedule 2026/27
Season: 15 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027
Daily departures. No service June – September (monsoon season).
Regular Season · 15–31 Oct & 16 Apr–31 May · 1 trip daily each way
| Route | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Langkawi → Koh Lipe | 10:30 AM (MYT) | 11:00 AM (ICT) |
| Koh Lipe → Langkawi | 12:30 PM (ICT) | 3:00 PM (MYT) |
Peak Season · 1 Nov – 15 Apr · 2 trips daily each way
| Route | Departs | Arrives |
|---|---|---|
| Langkawi → Koh Lipe | 9:30 AM (MYT) | 10:00 AM (ICT) |
| Langkawi → Koh Lipe | 2:30 PM (MYT) | 3:00 PM (ICT) |
| Koh Lipe → Langkawi | 10:30 AM (ICT) | 1:00 PM (MYT) |
| Koh Lipe → Langkawi | 4:00 PM (ICT) | 6:30 PM (MYT) |
Time zones: MYT = Malaysia time; ICT = Thailand time, 1 hour behind MYT (e.g. 10:30 AM MYT = 9:30 AM ICT). That is why the 90-minute crossing looks like 30 minutes on the timetable. Times are approximate and subject to weather, sea conditions and operations.
Before You Go
Documents, check-in & arrival
📄 Documents
- Passport or Border Pass valid for at least 6 months (with a visa if required)
- TDAC (Thailand Digital Arrival Card): required before arrival; complete it 1 day before or on the day of departure
- MDAC (Malaysia Digital Arrival Card): foreign nationals only, each time you re-enter Malaysia. Malaysian citizens do not need it
- Bring your Booking Confirmation Voucher (printed or digital)
🕑 Check-in
- Check in 1 hour before departure.
- Immigration clearance takes place at Telaga Harbour International Terminal, Pantai Kok before boarding
- Online booking closes 6 hours before departure; walk-ins welcome if seats are available
🛶 Arriving on Koh Lipe
- There is no pier on Koh Lipe: passengers transfer to the beach by longtail boat (included in your ticket)
- Arrival at Pattaya Beach, Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club Ferry & Immigration Checkpoint at Varin Resort
- Marine park fee: cash only (THB / MYR)
- ATMs and money changers available. Booking accommodation early is recommended
Pricing
Ticket prices
Age categories: Adult 13 and over · Child 2–12 · Infant under 2 free. Prices are subject to change.
| Ticket (One way) | Age | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Adult | 13 and over | RM170 |
| Child | 2–12 | RM150 |
| Infant | Under 2 | Free |
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a visa?Malaysian citizens and nationals of many other countries are visa-exempt for up to 30 days.
Can I use a Border Pass?Yes.
Is there immigration at the terminal?Yes, at Telaga Harbour International Terminal, Telaga Harbour Marina, Pantai Kok (Langkawi), and at the Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club Ferry & Immigration Checkpoint at Varin Resort, Pattaya Beach (Koh Lipe).
How much is an infant ticket?Free for infants under 2.
Is there a ferry from Kuah Jetty?No. Departs Langkawi from Telaga Harbour International Terminal, Telaga Harbour Marina, Pantai Kok.
Why are there no ferries in June?Services pause for the monsoon season, June to September.
Do I pay for the longtail boat?No, it is included in your ticket.
Can I pay the marine park fee by card?No, cash only (THB or MYR).
Are there ATMs on Koh Lipe?Yes, along with money changers.
Is hotel or airport pickup available?Yes. With a minimum of 2 ferry tickets, you get a free transfer from Langkawi Airport or hotels in the Pantai Cenang area (up to 15 km) to Telaga Harbour Terminal. Pick-ups outside this area are RM15 per transfer. Taxis are also available at the terminal.
Where does the return ferry depart from Koh Lipe?Departs Koh Lipe from Pattaya Beach, Satun Pakbara Speedboat Club Ferry & Immigration Checkpoint at Varin Resort.
Operating Season
15 Oct 2026 – 31 May 2027
Book your Langkawi ⇄ Koh Lipe ferry ticket online.