How to Travel from Koh Lipe to Surat Thani
Traveling from Koh Lipe, a picturesque island in the Andaman Sea, to Surat Thani, a major transportation hub in southern Thailand, involves multiple transport options. Below is a detailed guide on how to make this journey.
Option 1: Speedboat + Minivan+Minivan (Most Common Route)
Speedboat from Koh Lipe to Pak Bara Pier
- Departure: Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe at 9:30 AM (check-in 30 minutes prior).
- Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
- Arrival: Pak Bara Pier in Satun Province1.
Minivan from Pak Bara Pier to Krabi
- Departure: 11:30 a.m. from Pak Bara Pier to Krabi
- Duration: Around 5 hours.
- Arrival: Krabi Transport Counter near Krabi Bus Station at approximately 4:00 p.m.
Minivan from Krabi to Surat Thani
- Departure: 4:30 PM from Krabi.
- Duration: About 2 hours.
- Arrival: Surat Thani bus stop (Talad Tha Kaset 2) around 6:30 p.m.
- Total Travel Time: 9–10 hours depending on connections and waiting times.
- Cost: Approximately ฿0000
Option 2: Speedboat + Van+MiniBus
Speedboat from Koh Lipe to Pak Bara Pier
- Departure: Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe at 9:30 AM (check-in 30 minutes prior).
- Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
- Arrival: Pak Bara Pier in Satun Province
Minivan from Pak Bara Pier to Hat Yai
- Departure: 11:30 AM from Pak Bara Pier to Hat Yai Town
- Duration: Around 2 hours.
- Arrival: at Hat Yai Town @14:00
Minibus from Krabi to Surat Thani Bus stop[Talad tha kaset2]
- Departure: 14:30 PM from Hat yai to Surat thani bus stop
- Duration: About 5 hours.
- Arrival: Surat Thani bus stop (Talad Tha Kaset 2) around 19:30 PM
- Total Travel Time: 9–10 hours depending on connections and waiting times.
This option is ideal for travelers seeking fewer transfers.
Option 3: Speedboat +Van + Train
Speedboat from Koh Lipe to Pak Bara Pier
- Departure: Pattaya Beach, Koh Lipe at 9:30 AM (check-in 30 minutes prior).
- Duration: Approximately 1.5 hours.
- Arrival: Pak Bara Pier in Satun Province1.
Minivan from Pak Bara Pier to Hat Yai
- Departure: 11:30 AM from Pak Bara Pier.
- Duration: Around 2 hours.
- Arrival: at Hat Yai Town @14:00
Train from Hat Yai Railway Station to Surat thani Train Station
- Departure : at 16:05 p.m. by [Train no.172]
- Duration: Approximately 3–4 hours depending on the ferry operator.
- Arrival at Surat thani Train Station at 20:52 p.m.
Train from Trang Station to Surat Thani
- Duration: Around 4 hours depending on the train type (VIP sleeper or regular).
- Total Travel Time: Approximately 8–9 hours.
- Cost: ฿000000 depending on train class
Key Considerations
- Luggage Restrictions: Most ferries and minivans allow luggage up to 20 kg; additional fees may apply for extra weight
- Booking Tickets: It is recommended to book tickets online in advance for better rates and guaranteed seats
- Flexibility: Direct ferry routes are available but may have limited schedules compared to multi-step routes involving buses or trains.
