Phuket to Koh Phi Phi
Phi Phi is a small group of islands that belong to the Krabi province. They are located in the Andaman Sea between Phuket and Ko Lanta. The name itself comes from the Malay word “fire”. Backpackers love this place for its limestone cliffs, transparent turquoise waters, and inexpensive dining. In Koh Phi Phi, you can enjoy cheap diving by day, and beach parties with beer pong games by night.
There are six islands in total, however, when speaking of Phi Phi islands, travelers invariably mean the largest island, Koh Phi Phi Don, since it’s the largest one, and that’s where all the action is going on. The islands are best accessible from Phuket, Ko Lanta, or Krabi. In today’s post, we’ll see what are the options while traveling from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi.
Since Koh Phi Phi is too small to have an airport, ferries are the only way to get here. The distance from Phuket is around 60 km by sea. Travel time from the Phuket Pier to Koh Phi Phi pier is 2 hours.
Phuket to Koh Phi Phi Ferry
The route is operated by a few operators:
- Phi Phi Cruiser (recommended): departs from Rassada pier. Pickup from the hotel is provided. Arrival at Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi.
- Seatran: departs from Rassada Pier, pick up from the airport is available for an extra payment. Arrival at Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi.
- Koh Yao Sun Smile: departs from Bang Rong Pier. Arrival at Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi.
Phi Phi Cruiser Travel Information
This is the cheapest and best-rated option, the price for taxi + ferry joint ticket is only 700 THB per seat.
Pickup is done by taxi from the hotel. Passengers are asked to be downstairs at the hotel lobby at least 30 minutes before the pick-up time.
Ferry departure times from the Rassada pier: 08:30 AM, 13:30 PM.
- E-tickets can be presented, no need to print.
- Prepare the entrance fee for the Phi Phi island, which is 20 THB.
- Infants below 3 years travel free of charge.
Seatran Travel Information
The price for the ferry ride only is 750 THB per seat, or, with pickup from the airport, the price is 1300 THB.
Ferry departure times from the Rassada pier: 08:30 AM, 13:30 PM, 14:00 PM.
- Passengers should arrive at the counter at least 60 min before ferry departure time.
- There are no luggage restrictions.
Koh Yao Sun Smile Travel Information
The price per seat with this company is around 1500 THB.
This company provides transfer on are smaller speedboats, which have 35/47 seats.
Ferry departure from the Bang Rong Pier: 09:30 AM.
- Infants below 3 years old travel for free.
- Passengers should arrive at the pier at least 30 min before the departure time.
