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How do you get to Phi Phi Island?
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How do you get to Phi Phi Island?
It is every tourist dream to tour Phi Phi Island. The island features turquoise seas, white soft sandy tropical beaches, and spectacular rock formations. They’re just a handful of the many aspects that the Koh Phi Phi in Thailand draws visitors from around the world.
Phi Phi is featured in movies showing all its beauty, which seems too fantastic for real life.
Phi Phi Island, with its beautiful beaches, boat tours, and other attractions, has plenty to see and do. I was there a few times, and now it’s time to share how to get to Phi Phi Island with you.
It’s pretty easy to get to Phi Phi Island, but if it’s your first time in Thailand or Koh Phi Phi, you could find it a little difficult to schedule your trip to the islands and book all the tickets.
This six-islands are at about the same distance (46 km) both from Phuket and from Krabi.
There are essentially two ways of getting to Phi Phi: ferries or speedboats.
The ferry is what I always used to reach the islands, and it is also the most popular way to get to Phi Phi. Ferries from Phuket take about two hours, and from Krabi or Koh Lanta takes about 90 minutes. Phuket’s main port of departure/arrival is Rassada Pier in Phuket City.
Klong Jirad Pier is the principal ferry pier in Krabi, located just south of Krabi City.
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A one-hour drive from Phuket Airport is the ferry terminal
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Krabi’s ferry terminal is 30 minutes from Krabi Airport.
During high season it is important to arrive like a half-hour before departure to get good seats.
You have to get to one of these two piers to take the ferry to Phi Phi if you’re traveling from Bangkok. You will need to take a taxi or a local bus to get to the ferry terminal after you arrive at the airport or the Bokoso (inter-city bus station).
Generally, traveling to Phi Phi Island allows you to combine various travel choices, such as getting on a plane or a bus, and then taking a ferry.
However, these trips can be booked separately, simply purchasing a single ticket [also called a joint ticket] that covers the entire journey wherever possible is the most effective way.
The most important thing to note is that you have to make all your reservations in advance [at least a few days in advance] to make sure you can reserve space on ferry or bus.
This is particularly important during the high season, from November to April, when many visitors travel to Thailand and, in particular, to the islands.
How much does it cost to go to Phi Phi Island?
The quality of this depends on where you come from. Krabi and Phuket are two common starting points with Phuket ferries prices starting at approximately 450 baht, up to 1,500 baht for a speedboat, and plenty of prices between.
Which airport is closest to Phi Phi Island?
Koh Phi Phi does not have an airport. Krabi Airport and Phuket Airport are the closest airports. To get to Phi Phi Island from these two airports, you need to get to the pier then catch a ferry or speedboat.
Phuket to Phi Phi Island cost
Phuket Island has breathtaking views of the mountains, beautiful beaches, friendly locals, and vibrant cities. Many travelers say it’s overcrowded and touristy; as long as you know where to stay and what to do, I tend to say Phuket is awesome.
Phuket is just 46 km away, so it enables easier entry to Phi Phi Island. From Phuket to Phi Phi Island, there are two choices for boats. You can choose between the ferries or speedboats. Many people prefer to use a ferry because it cheap compared to a speedboat.
Due to the current high demand, it is best to check the schedules and book your boat from Phuket to Phi Phi in advance and get good seats at least 30 minutes to an hour before departure.
It takes about two hours of traveling from Rassada Pier via ferry. You can take the speedboat from the Rassada Pier if you’d rather shorten your travel time.
Phuket’s cost to Phi Phi speedboat is more costly than the ferry, but forty minutes earlier, the speedboat arrives – making it a worthwhile expense.
I recommend you to use the ferry as they are never full, and they are affordable. The cost of getting from Phuket to Phi Phi is around 300-400 baht.
How much is the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi?
There are different companies offering ferry services in between Phuket ND Phi Phi Island.
Most of them have scheduled their Ferries from Phuket to Phi Phi to leave at 8:30, 13:30, and 15:30.
The cost is around 250 baht for one way, but the 8:30 ferry will cost you 350 baht. I do not recommend you book ahead of time online, as the prices seem to be high.
Check ferry prices here
How much is the speedboat from Phuket to Phi Phi?
Getting to Phi Phi Island by speedboat from Phuket will take as little as 45 minutes. Ferry, on the other hand, takes up to 3 hours, which is a significant time gap.
The speedboats are more sensitive to the weather conditions’ larger ferry.
They do endure bad weather, but for the speedboats, they do have a major effect on the speedboats as they have to lower their speed if the weather is not conducive. Phuket to Phi Phi by speedboat costs 1,500 baht.
Phuket to Phi Phi island distance
The distance between Phuket and Phi Phi on a straight line is 46km, which is almost the same distance as from Krabi to Phi Phi.
Travel distance from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi Island is about 60 km by boat or ferry.
Phuket to Phi Phi ferry times
A fast and efficient way to get to Phi Phi.
Traveling by ferry from Phuket or Krabi.
The trip from the Phuket island to Phi Phi Islands takes about two hours.
Ferries between Rassada Pier in Phuket and Tonsai Pier in Phi Phi, as well as between Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi Town and Tonsai Pier in Phi Phi are shown in the schedule below.
Sea Angel Pier in Phuket, Laem Thong in Phi Phi, Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Pier), and Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) in Krabi are available for additional ferry service.
The ferry connecting the continent to Phi Phi is wide and comfortable and features air-conditioned indoor areas, outdoor decks with plastic chairs and benches, and a stall selling new and hot drinks, as well as snacks.
Phuket airport to phi phi
You will need to book a bus from Phuket Airport to Rassada Pier, which is an hour’s drive from the airport. Once there, a ferry takes you on Phi Phi to Tonsai Pier.
You can also fly to Krabi International Airport from Bangkok, and from there take a bus to Krabi Pier and then a ferry to Phi Phi Island.
Krabi to Phi Phi Ferry time
The ferry route Krabi Koh Phi Phi, which links Phi Phi Island, is currently run by two ferry companies.
The Andaman Wave Master Service runs up to 14 times a week with a sailing time of around 2 hours while the Chaokoh Ferry service runs up to 14 times a week with a sailing time of 1 hr 30 minutes.
Krabi to Phi Phi island distance
The travel distance from Krabi to Phi Phi Island is around 45 km on the boat/ferry.
How much is the ferry from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi?
There are essentially two ways of getting to Phi Phi: ferries or speedboats.
Ferries from Phuket take about two hours, and from Krabi or Koh Lanta takes about 90 minutes.
Phuket’s main port of departure/arrival is Rassada Pier in Phuket City. Traveling from Koh Lanta by ferry or cruise to Koh Phi Phi costs about $15-25.
How much is the speedboat from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi?
From Koh Lanta to Phi Phi islands, the route takes about 30 minutes for the speedboat ride.
Price ranges from THB 20,000 to THB 23,500. You can see with more detail here!
Generally, the move involves a pick up from your pier, whether it’s Saladan Pier or Tonsai Pier.
Koh Lanta to Phi Phi Ferry time
The ferry route from Koh Lanta Koh Phi Phi links Thailand to Phi Phi Island is currently run by three ferry companies.
Bundhaya Speed Boat conducts its crossing up to 7 days a week, Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club 7 days a week, and the Chaokoh Ferry service is up to 14 times a week.
On the Koh Lanta Koh Phi Phi crossing between Thailand and Phi Phi Island, there are a total of 28 sailings available every week.
With three ferry companies on offer, you can compare prices to ensure that you get an affordable rate at the time you want to travel.
Koh Lanta to Phi Phi island distance
Traveling distance from Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi islands on a boat/ferry is only about 35 km, and the boat trip takes about 1 hour.
The distance oversea, on a straight line, is around 20 miles (32 km).
