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Koh Yao Noi 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09:30 → 15:30 | Koh Yao Noi Manoah Pier → Bundhaya Pier 1 Koh Lipe | 6h | €71.53 | Book |
Operator timetable
Seasonal (1 November – 4 May): 1 speedboat a day in December
Bundhaya lists Koh Yao Noi → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May.
- Koh Yao Noi → Koh Lipe: 09:30 → 15:30 (10 Dec 2026)
- Koh Lipe → Koh Yao Noi: 09:00 → 15:40 (10 Dec 2026); 09:00 → 15:40 (20 Oct 2026)
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat booking timetable (operator site), checked 8 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Manoh Pier, Koh Yao Noi, Phang Nga |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach), Satun |
| Crossing time | 6h – 6h 40m (fastest listed: 6h) |
| Distance | About 106 nautical miles (196 km) |
| Operators | Bundhaya Speed Boat (About 6h) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| Season | Seasonal: Bundhaya lists Koh Yao Noi → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 20 May. |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Andaman Sea |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
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
- The same Bundhaya boats link Koh Yao Noi and Koh Lipe with the other Andaman stops on the line (Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Railay, Ao Nang and the Trang islands)
Return trip: Koh Lipe → Koh Yao Noi: 09:00 → 15:40 on 10 December 2026 (about 6h 40m).
Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe?
Operators publish 6h – 6h 40m for Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe. The sea distance is about 106 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe?
1 departure was listed for 5 Nov 2026 at 09:30 (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 Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Manoh Pier, Koh Yao Noi; boats arrive at Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach). The same Bundhaya boats link Koh Yao Noi and Koh Lipe with the other Andaman stops on the line (Phi Phi, Koh Lanta, Railay, Ao Nang and the Trang islands).
How much is the ferry from Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €71.53 to €71.53 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 Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe?
Bundhaya Speed Boat. Bundhaya Speed Boat: Speedboat.
Does the Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe ferry run all year?
No, it is seasonal. Bundhaya lists Koh Yao Noi → Koh Lipe for 1 November – 4 May and the return for 15 October – 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 Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Lipe to Koh Yao Noi?
Koh Lipe → Koh Yao Noi: 09:00 → 15:40 on 10 December 2026 (about 6h 40m).
How long does the boat from Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe take?
About 6h. On 10 December 2026 Bundhaya’s speedboat leaves at 09:30 (arriving 15:30).
When does the Koh Yao Noi to Koh Lipe speedboat run?
Bundhaya lists it for 1 November – 4 May. It was not yet running on 20 October 2026. 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 and 15 Jun 2027.
- 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 and 15 Jun 2027.
- 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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