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Koh Lipe is a small island in the far south of the Andaman Sea, and Phuket is the big island hub. The trip is a boat ride. A direct speedboat takes you to Phuket in one go, and the alternative is a crossing to the mainland at Pak Bara followed by a long road leg.
Koh Lipe to Phuket by Speedboat
Satun Pakbara SpeedBoat sails from Koh Lipe to Phuket at 10:30 and arrives at 16:00. An adult ticket costs ฿2,450 and a child ticket ฿1,700. Boats leave Phuket from Rassada Pier.[1] The same company also sails from Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta (10:30, arriving 13:30, ฿1,700) and to Phi Phi (10:30, arriving 15:00, ฿2,300), which makes a good break if you want to split the trip.
Koh Lipe to Phuket via Pak Bara
You can also cross to Pak Bara on the mainland and continue by road. Ploy Siam Speedboat sails from Koh Lipe to Pak Bara at 09:30, 11:30 and 13:30 between 16 October and 31 May, and at 09:30 and 11:30 between 1 June and 15 October. The direct crossing takes 1 hour 30 minutes, and the boats that stop at Tarutao and Koh Khai take 2 hours 30 minutes.[2] Satun Pakbara SpeedBoat leaves Koh Lipe for Pak Bara at 09:30 and 11:30, and a ticket costs ฿700.[1]
The national park entrance fee is collected at Pak Bara pier and is not included in the ticket. It is ฿200 for adult foreign visitors and ฿100 for children aged 3 to 14, so keep the receipt.[2]
Comparing Your Options
| Option | Leaves Koh Lipe | Arrives |
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| Speedboat to Phuket (Rassada Pier) | 10:30 | 16:00, adult ฿2,450[1] |
| Ploy Siam to Pak Bara | 09:30, 11:30, 13:30 (high season) | About 1h 30min by the direct crossing[2] |
| Satun Pakbara SpeedBoat to Pak Bara | 09:30, 11:30 | 11:00, 13:00, ฿700[1] |
Tips for Traveling from Koh Lipe to Phuket
- Check in early: Ploy Siam asks you to check in at least 30 minutes before departure. In high season, from October to April, check-in on Koh Lipe is in front of the immigration centre on Pattaya Beach.[2]
- Pack light: Speedboats have limited space for luggage, so a backpack or a small bag works best.
- Protect yourself from the sun: Bring sunscreen, a hat and water, because you sit in the open at the pier and during transfers.
- Expect rougher seas in the rainy season: If you get seasick, take a tablet before you board.
Timetable
| Bus Koh Lipe - Phuket $ 33.05 10h 30m | |
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| Ferry Koh Lipe - Phuket $ 32.46–143.84 5h – 9h 30m | |
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| Van Koh Lipe - Phuket $ 33.64–37.18 9h 5m – 10h 20m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. Satun Pakbara SpeedBoat leaves Koh Lipe at 10:30 and arrives at Rassada Pier in Phuket at 16:00. An adult ticket costs ฿2,450.
The direct speedboat takes 5 hours 30 minutes from 10:30 to 16:00.
An adult ticket costs ฿2,450 and a child ticket ฿1,700.
Yes. Boats from Koh Lipe to Pak Bara take about 1 hour 30 minutes on the direct crossing, and you then continue to Phuket by road. A boat ticket to Pak Bara costs from ฿700.
If you travel via Pak Bara, the fee is collected at the pier. It is ฿200 for adult foreign visitors and ฿100 for children aged 3 to 14, and it is not part of the ticket.
In high season, Ploy Siam check-in is in front of the immigration centre on Pattaya Beach. Check the meeting point for your boat when you book.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Satun Pakbara SpeedBoat: Schedule & Price. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
- [2] Ploy Siam Speedboat: Travel information: Getting to Koh Lipe from Pak Bara Pier. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.