Andaman Sea · Seasonal
Ao Nang to Koh Lipe ferry
2 ferry departures are listed from Ao Nang to Koh Lipe on Thursday 5 November, between 06:00 and 10:10, run by Baan Pun Travel and Bundhaya Speed Boat. The fastest takes 5h 20m; operators publish About 5h 20m. Boats leave from Nopparat Thara Pier and arrive at Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach). Seasonal: Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 1 November – 20 May.
- Fastest 5h 20m
- 2 departures listed
- 2 operators
- From €37.88
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 4 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €37.88 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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- 2 operators, 2 departures listed
- Fastest crossing 5h 20m
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Ao Nang to Koh Lipe departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00 → 13:30 | EarliestCheapestBaan Pun Travel Nopparat Thara Pier → Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe | 7h 30m | €37.88 | Book |
| 10:10 → 15:30 | FastestLast boatBundhaya Speed Boat Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang → Bundhaya Pier 1 Koh Lipe | 5h 20m | €60.93 | Book |
| Also listed for this trip, from or to nearby piers (not counted in the figures above) | ||||
| 10:30 → 15:30 | Bundhaya Speed Boat Railay East Pier → Bundhaya Pier 1 Koh Lipe | 5h | €60.93 | Book |
Operator timetable
Seasonal (1 November – 4 May): 1 speedboat a day in December
Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 1 November – 20 May.
- Ao Nang → Koh Lipe: 10:10 → 15:30 (10 Dec 2026)
- Koh Lipe → Ao Nang: 09:00 → 15:00 (10 Dec 2026)
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 8 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Nopparat Thara Pier, Krabi |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach), Satun |
| Crossing time | About 5h 20m (fastest listed: 5h 20m) |
| Distance | About 98 nautical miles (181 km) |
| Operators | Bundhaya Speed Boat (5h 20m) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| Season | Seasonal: Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 1 November – 20 May. |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Andaman Sea |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Bundhaya’s island-hopping routes are seasonal: most start between 15 October and 1 November and stop in early or late May, and they disappear from its booking search outside those dates.
Getting to and from the pier
- On Koh Lipe, boats arrive at Pattaya Beach
Return trip: Koh Lipe → Ao Nang: 09:00 → 15:00 on 10 December 2026 (about 6 hours).
Ao Nang to Koh Lipe ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Lipe?
Operators publish About 5h 20m for Ao Nang to Koh Lipe. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 5h 20m to 7h 30m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 98 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Ao Nang to Koh Lipe?
2 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 06:00 and the last at 10:10 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: Seasonal (1 November – 4 May): 1 speedboat a day in December. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Ao Nang to Koh Lipe ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Nopparat Thara Pier; boats arrive at Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach). Some operators use other piers: Nopparat Thara Pier and Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang. Your ticket names the pier. On Koh Lipe, boats arrive at Pattaya Beach.
How much is the ferry from Ao Nang to Koh Lipe?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €37.88 to €60.93 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Ao Nang to Koh Lipe?
Baan Pun Travel and Bundhaya Speed Boat. Bundhaya Speed Boat: Speedboat.
Does the Ao Nang to Koh Lipe ferry run all year?
No, it is seasonal. Bundhaya lists Ao Nang → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 1 November – 20 May. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Ao Nang to Koh Lipe?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Lipe to Ao Nang?
Koh Lipe → Ao Nang: 09:00 → 15:00 on 10 December 2026 (about 6 hours).
How long does the boat from Ao Nang to Koh Lipe take?
About 5 hours 20 minutes. On 10 December 2026 Bundhaya’s speedboat leaves at 10:10 (arriving 15:30).
When does the Ao Nang to Koh Lipe speedboat run?
Bundhaya lists it for 1 November – 4 May. There were no sailings on 20 October 2026; in December there is one boat a day. Outside its season the route does not appear in Bundhaya’s booking search.
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 8 Oct 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site, served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times, adult fare and season window, queried for 20 Oct and 10 Dec 2026.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 8 Oct 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site, served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times, adult fare and season window, queried for 20 Oct and 10 Dec 2026.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 8 Oct 2026: Bundhaya route list: every route it sells, with travel time and starting price (checked 8 Oct 2026).
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: A white sandbar and turquoise shallows off Koh Lipe, with neighbouring Koh Adang behind (Vyacheslav Argenberg, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0).
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