Best Option for Most Travellers
Speedboat from Ao Nang or Krabi Town in dry season (Oct–Apr). Ferry year-round for budget travellers.
All Transport Options
| Method | Duration | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry | 1.5–2 hours | ฿200–350 | 2–3 daily from Krabi Town pier |
| Speedboat | 45 minutes | ฿400–600 | Several daily (Oct–Apr) |
| Speedboat from Ao Nang | 30–45 minutes | ฿350–500 | Several daily (Oct–Apr) |
Ferry
฿200–350Slow ferry operated by PP Family Co. and others. Arrives at Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don. Year-round service, though reduced frequency in low season (May–October).
Speedboat
฿400–600Seasonal speedboat from Krabi Town pier or Ao Nang Beach. Much faster and more exciting. Charter speedboats also available for groups.
Speedboat from Ao Nang
฿350–500Convenient if staying in Ao Nang. Departs from Ao Nang Beach pier or Nopparat Thara pier.
Who runs Krabi to Koh Phi Phi
Operators publishing this route on their own site. Booking direct is usually cheaper than through an agent.
Lomprayah High Speed Ferries
checked 2026-08-21High-speed catamaran, with connecting coach
Publishes a full 2026 timetable; book direct rather than through a beach-front agent.
Book direct
Where you actually leave from and arrive
The transport infrastructure mapped at each end. Distances are straight-line from the town centre, not travel time — in Bangkok in particular the two are very different.
Krabi
- Krabi Airport(KBV)· Airport9 km
- Lomprayah Bus Terminal· Bus station1 km
- Hin Khwang Pier· Ferry pier2 km
© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Harvested 2026-08-01.
Tips & Things to Know
- 1
Phi Phi Don has no cars or motorbikes — everything is on foot once you arrive at Tonsai Pier.
- 2
In rainy season (May–October) ferries may be cancelled on rough-sea days — have a flexible schedule.
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