Koh Bulon to Koh Lipe Ferry: Compare & Book Online
- Crossing time 55m
- Operators 1
- Departures a day 1
This route sails Jan to Apr and Oct to Dec.
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600+ THB
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How to get from Koh Bulon to Koh Lipe
Ferry from Koh Bulon to Koh Lipe
The crossing from Koh Bulon to Koh Lipe links two of the Andaman Sea's quieter islands, both part of the Ko Tarutao Marine National Park. The route is run by Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club using a speed boat, with a crossing time of the scheduled journey time and fares from ฿600. If you're travelling in the other direction, see the Koh Lipe to Koh Bulon ferry schedule for matching times and prices.
When this route operates
This is a seasonal service, running only January to April and October to December. Outside these months the open water between Koh Bulon and Koh Lipe is exposed to monsoon swell, so operators suspend the direct crossing rather than run it in unsafe conditions. If you search for dates outside the operating window and the booking engine shows no results, that's why — it isn't a booking error. Travellers wanting to reach Koh Lipe off-season should check ferry routes via Pak Bara on the mainland, which typically keep a longer operating calendar, or plan the trip within January to April and October to December when this direct link is running.
Schedule, departures and booking
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club offers 1 on this route during the operating season, and onboard facilities include onboard facilities. Exact departure times can shift slightly by month and by sea conditions, so check the live schedule at booking rather than relying on a fixed timetable. Boats leave from the pier on Koh Bulon Lae and dock at Koh Lipe's pier on Pattaya Beach, the island's main arrival point for onward transfers to accommodation across the island. Book early in high season, since capacity on smaller boats to Koh Bulon fills up quickly around holidays.
About Koh Bulon and Koh Lipe
Koh Bulon Lae is a small, low-key island with a handful of resorts, quiet beaches, and no real nightlife — a stop for travellers wanting to slow down before or after busier legs of a trip. Koh Lipe, by contrast, has a compact but lively strip along Walking Street, with restaurants, dive shops, and bars a short walk from the pier. Its three main beaches — Sunrise Beach, Sunset Beach, and Pattaya Beach (the local name for Koh Lipe's own beach, unrelated to the mainland resort town of the same name near Pattaya City) — are all walkable from the pier where this ferry arrives. Snorkelling trips to nearby Koh Adang and Koh Rawi are easy to arrange from Koh Lipe once you land.
Weather and planning your crossing
Because the route only runs January to April and October to December, it broadly avoids the wettest, roughest months in the region. Even within the operating season, seas can be choppier around the shoulder months, so check the forecast before booking if you're prone to seasickness. Outside January to April and October to December, expect heavier rain and rougher water on this stretch of the Andaman Sea, which is the main reason the direct Koh Bulon–Koh Lipe service pauses rather than running at reduced frequency.
Book this route
To lock in a departure with Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, check available dates within January to April and October to December, compare times, and book your Koh Bulon to Koh Lipe ferry directly through the schedule above. Confirm your return leg too, or plan ahead using the Koh Lipe to Koh Bulon return schedule if you're building a round trip around the islands.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
