Best Option for Most Travellers
Speed boat from Rassada Pier — the standard option for most visitors. Book the morning departure (around 8:30–9am) to maximise time on the island.
All Transport Options
| Method | Duration | Cost | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed Boat | 45 minutes | ฿350–600 | Multiple daily departures (high season); reduced in low season |
| Slow Ferry | 1h 45m–2h | ฿150–300 | 2–3 daily |
Speed Boat
฿350–600Departures from Rassada Pier (east Phuket, near Phuket Town). Lomprayah, Tiger Lines, and Phi Phi Ferry Co. all operate this route. Fast and convenient. Book in advance in peak season.
Slow Ferry
฿150–300Slower passenger ferry. More comfortable for those prone to seasickness in rough conditions. Also departs from Rassada Pier.
Who runs Phuket 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.
Phuket
- Phuket International Airport(HKT)· Airport18 km
- Laem Hin Pier· Ferry pier8 km
© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. Harvested 2026-08-01.
Tips & Things to Know
- 1
Koh Phi Phi Don has no cars or motorbikes — everything is on foot. Pack light and use a daypack.
- 2
The original beach of 'The Beach' film (Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi Ley) requires a separate speed boat trip from Phi Phi Don (฿600–1,000) or is included in island tour packages.
- 3
High season ferries can be crowded — book ahead through Lomprayah or your hotel. Low season (May–October) services are reduced and weather can be rough.
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