Take the speedboat at 9:00 AM.

The journey from Koh Lipe to Phuket takes a full morning on the water. From mid-October to May 20th, the speedboat departs from Bundhaya at Pattaya Beach at 9:00 AM, changes piers around noon at Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta, and arrives at Rassada Pier near Phuket Town at 2:30 PM. The fare is 2,500 baht. Tigerline departs at the same time and arrives around 2:00 PM. Both companies offer tickets for onward travel by van to Patong, Kata, or Karon, arriving around 3:15 PM, or to Phuket Airport, landing around 3:30 PM.

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That would be my boat. It runs all season and leaves the evening free for a flight or swimming. The later boats, Bundhaya at 12:00 and Tigerline at 12:30, arrive around 5:00 to 5:30 pm, which is convenient for an overnight stay in Phuket, but not for a flight on the same day. From May 21st to mid-October, there are no boats, and the return trip involves a speedboat to Pak Bara followed by a long drive north, approximately 8.5 to 10.5 hours.

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    • The short answer

    Take the Bundhaya speedboat at 9:00 AM from Pattaya Beach to Rassada Pier. The journey takes approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes with a transfer in Koh Lanta and costs 2,500 baht (approximately 2,580 baht via 12Go). This service operates from mid-October to May 20th, with a second departure at 12:00 PM until May 4th. Alternatively, you can take the Tigerline boat at 9:00 AM and then a van to Phuket Airport. Arrival is around 3:30 PM, and the cost is approximately 2,950 baht. From late May to mid-October, you can reach Phuket by speedboat from Pak Bara and then by van or bus. The journey takes approximately 8.5 to 10.5 hours.

    Key facts

    Four speedboats per day during the season

    Bundhaya at 9:00 and 12:00, Tigerline at 9:00 and 12:30, and Satun Pakbara at 10:30, all from Pattaya Beach. The crossing takes 5 to 5.5 hours with stops along the way.

    Bundhaya changes boats in Koh Lanta

    The boat from Lipe reaches Saladan at 12:00 PM, the ferry to Phuket departs at 1:00 PM and arrives at 2:30 PM. One ticket is valid for both journeys; the fare from Bundhaya is 2,500 Baht, and 1,800 Baht for children.

    For a flight, take the boat at 9:00 AM.

    Rassada is a 40- to 55-minute drive from the airport. The 9:00 AM ferry arrives at 2:30 PM and is therefore suitable for flights departing around 6:00 PM. The 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM ferries arrive too late for most flights.

    Tickets valid up to your hotel

    Bundhaya's speedboat and van will take you to hotels in Phuket Town until 3:00 PM and to Patong, Kata, Karon, and Chalong until 3:15 PM. The fare is approximately 2,630 Baht (via 12Go). Tigerline operates a shuttle to the airport until 3:30 PM.

    Departure at 12:00 on May 4th, departure at 9:00 on May 20th.

    In May, a boat departs daily for Bundhaya; from May 21st to mid-October, there are no boats. Towards the end of the season, book the morning boat a few days in advance.

    Outside of peak season, the route via Pak Bara is recommended.

    Speedboats depart from Lipe to Pak Bara at 09:30, 11:30 and 13:30 throughout the year, and van and bus tickets departing from 09:30 arrive at Phuket bus stations around 18:00 to 20:00.

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    Bundhaya's schedules, prices, and season dates are taken from their own booking system for the period November 2026 to June 2027; all other information is taken from 12Go's offers for November 5th and December 15th, 2026, including booking fees. Arrival times are subject to sea conditions.

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    The speedboat to Rassada

    One ticket, two boats, with a transfer in Koh Lanta

    I would book the 9:00 AM boat from Bundhaya. It travels south to north along the Andaman coast, stopping at the Trang Islands, and arrives at Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta at 12:00 PM. There, you transfer to the boat to Phuket, which departs at 1:00 PM and arrives in Rassada at 2:30 PM. The fare is 2,500 baht for adults and 1,800 baht for children. This service runs from mid-October to May 20th. The 12:00 PM boat follows the same route, but an hour later, departing Koh Lanta at 3:30 PM and arriving at 5:00 PM. It runs from November 1st to May 4th.

    The Tigerline ferry at 9:00 AM is theoretically the fastest, arriving around 2:00 PM for approximately 2,480 baht. The ferry at 12:30 PM arrives around 5:30 PM. The Satun Pakbara departs at 10:30 AM and arrives around 4:00 PM for approximately 2,520 baht. All crossings take place on the open sea. Therefore, bring plenty of water, sit as far back as possible where the boat moves least, and take something for seasickness if needed.

    Arrive at the check-in point on Pattaya Beach half an hour before your boat's departure. Bundhaya calls its check-in point Pier 1. The speedboats wait at floating platforms off the beach, so expect a short ride in a longtail boat with your luggage.

    Which boat is making your flight?

    Rassada is on the wrong side of the island for the airport.

    The Rassada pier is located near Phuket Town on the east coast, about 35 km from the airport, which is a 40- to 55-minute drive. Adding in the two-hour lead time required by the airport, the 9:00 AM ferry, arriving at 2:30 PM, is ideal for a flight departing around 6:00 PM. However, I would recommend allowing extra time, as the 5.5-hour crossing can be delayed by wind.

    The easiest option is to take the Tigerline speedboat and van from Pattaya beach directly to the airport. Arrival is around 3:30 PM, and the trip costs approximately 2,950 baht. The 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM boats don't arrive until between 5:00 PM and 5:30 PM – too late for flights except very late ones. So, if your flight is before midnight, take the morning boat or spend your last night in Phuket.

    Directly to your hotel in Phuket

    A van from the pier for about 50 baht more

    Rassada is about 18 km from Patong, and the beaches are only accessible from the pier after a long taxi ride. Bundhaya offers a 9:00 AM boat trip with a subsequent transfer to your hotel. Arrival in Phuket Town is around 3:00 PM, in Patong, Kata, Karon, or Chalong around 3:15 PM, and in Kamala around 3:30 PM. Booking through 12Go costs approximately 2,630 baht, compared to around 2,580 baht for the boat trip alone. Tigerline offers an alternative to any hotel in Phuket for approximately 2,750 baht. If you are staying overnight at the beaches, this is the cheapest way to end the day.

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    • From the end of May to mid-October, across the road

    Speedboat to Pak Bara, then further north by van, bus or plane.

    From May 21st to mid-October, there are no speedboats from Lipe to Phuket. Speedboats continue to run from Lipe to Pak Bara Pier at 9:30, 11:30, and 13:30 (approximately 1 hour 30 minutes) for 700 baht and are available year-round. During the rainy season, they often depart from the Sunrise Beach side of the island instead of Pattaya Beach, so please check your ticket for the correct boarding point.

    During peak season, van and bus tickets from the 9:30 AM boat arrive at the bus stations in Phuket around 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Prices are approximately 1,284–1,625 baht (via 12Go). In the off-season, I would recommend organizing the trip yourself. Take the boat and van from Bundhaya to Hat Yai Airport (950 baht), departing from Lipe at 9:30 AM and arriving around 1:30 PM. From there, you can fly to Phuket with Bangkok Airways (approximately one hour) or take the bus (approximately 7.5 hours, 440–684 baht). In either case, it's a full day, so check beforehand if your hotel in Phuket allows for late arrivals.

    In the other direction, from Phuket to Koh Lipe

    8:30 am from Rassada and the overland route

    From mid-October to May 20th, the speedboat departs from Rassada at 8:30 am and arrives at Koh Lipe at 1:30 pm. From November to early May, there is a departure at 10:00 am. My Phuket to Koh Lipe travel guide includes all boat connections, information on how to get from the airport to Rassada, and the overland route via Hat Yai.

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    The same Live 12Go display board for the journey south, with the morning speedboats from the pier in Rassada.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions about the route from Koh Lipe to Phuket.

    From mid-October to May 20th, you can reach Rassada Pier from Pattaya Beach by speedboat in approximately 5 to 5.5 hours. Bundhaya departs at 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM (until 12:00 PM from May 4th), Tigerline at 9:00 AM and 12:30 PM, and Satun Pakbara at 10:30 AM. Outside of peak season, you can take a speedboat to Pak Bara and from there travel north by van or bus, or fly from Hat Yai.

    The journey takes approximately 5 to 5.5 hours. The 9:00 AM ferry from Bundhaya arrives in Rassada at 2:30 PM after a transfer in Koh Lanta, while the 9:00 AM Tigerline ferry arrives around 2:00 PM. Only speedboats operate on this route; there are no slow ferries.

    Bundhaya charges 2,500 baht for adults and 1,800 baht for children; with the 12Go ticket including fees, it's about 2,580 baht. Tigerline costs approximately 2,480 baht and Satun Pakbara about 2,520 baht. A ticket with transfer to the hotel costs approximately 2,630–2,780 baht, and to the airport about 2,950 baht.

    The Tigerline departs at 12:30 PM and arrives in Rassada around 5:30 PM. The last ferry from Bundhaya departs at 12:00 PM and arrives in Rassada at 5:00 PM; this service operates only until May 4th. From May 5th to 20th, the only ferry from Bundhaya departs at 9:00 AM.

    Yes. The Tigerline speedboat and van departing at 9:00 AM arrive at Phuket Airport around 3:30 PM, and the Bundhaya boat departing at 9:00 AM lands in Rassada at 2:30 PM, 40 to 55 minutes from the airport. I would book a flight for around 6:00 PM.

    Bundhaya offers this connection. The boat from Lipe arrives at Saladan Pier at 12:00 PM, and the onward journey to Phuket departs at 1:00 PM – both with the same ticket. On the way north, the boat also stops at the Trang islands of Koh Kradan, Koh Mook, and Koh Ngai.

    From May 21st to mid-October, there are no speedboats to Phuket. Instead, take the speedboat to Pak Bara (9:30, 11:30, or 13:30, year-round) and from there a van or bus to Phuket. Alternatively, you can take a Bundhaya boat and van to Hat Yai Airport (950 baht, arriving around 13:30) and fly to Phuket from there.

    At Rassada Pier near Phuket Town, about 18 km from Patong and 35 km from the airport. Tickets will be delivered to your hotel or the airport by minibus.

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