Take the speedboat, it takes 30 minutes.
The ferry connection from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta is the shortest on the Andaman coast, covering approximately 30 km from Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier at the northern tip of Lanta. From November to April, about a dozen boats operate daily. Speedboats depart from Tonsai between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm and take about 30 minutes for approximately 550–790 baht. Slower ferries depart at 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm and take about an hour for approximately 600 baht.
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I would book the speedboat from Bundhaya. It departs at 9:30, 11:00, 13:00, and 15:30 for 700 baht and operates even during the rainy season, with the 11:00 departure being the only one still on schedule. For about 100 baht more, some tickets include a van transfer from Saladan to your hotel. This is worthwhile, as most of Lanta's beaches are a long drive south of the pier. Below you'll find all the departure times for the various operators, the off-season boat schedule, direct connections from Laem Tong, and tips for your stay after arrival.
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The short answer
Take a speedboat from Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier. The journey takes about 30 minutes. Boats run between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. The crossing with Bundhaya costs 700 baht (approximately 740 baht via 12Go) or about 845 baht including a van transfer to your hotel on Lanta. The ferries take about an hour and cost around 600 baht. Departure times are 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm. From May to mid-October, the 11:00 am ferry from Bundhaya is recommended as it runs daily.
Key Facts (2026)
The speedboat ride takes about 30 minutes and costs 550–790 Baht.
Bundhaya at 09:30, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:30 (700 Baht at the operator), Satun Pakbara at 09:30, 12:00 and 13:30, Tigerline at 09:30, 12:30 and 14:30, as well as Andaman Wave Master at 10:30 and PP Cabana at 10:45.
The ferries take about an hour and cost approximately 600 baht.
Chaokoh at 11:00 and 14:00 and Lanta Petpailin at 11:30 and 16:00. They offer a smoother journey on a rough day and are the cheapest seats after Tigerline.
You can expect to receive a boat from May to mid-October.
Bundhaya's booking system shows only one speedboat at 11:00 AM in June, compared to four boats from mid-October onwards. 12Go also lists the ferry from Chaokoh in June, but recommends booking the day before, as cancellations are possible due to rough seas.
Every boat lands in Saladan.
This is the northern tip of Lanta. Klong Dao is about 2 km away, the southern beaches much further, and a tuk-tuk ride from Saladan to Kantiang costs about 400–800 baht. Therefore, you'll save money by buying a hotel shuttle ticket if you're staying in the south.
There is a direct boat connection from Laem Tong.
The Andaman Wave Master speedboat departs from Laem Tong beach at 9:30 AM, stops in Tonsai, and arrives in Saladan around 11:05 AM for approximately 1,050 baht. A return trip to Tonsai by longtail boat is not necessary.
There are no departure fees from Phi Phi.
The island fee of 20 baht is payable upon arrival in Tonsai, not upon departure. Please be at the pier 30 minutes before your boat's departure.
All routes from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta compared (2026)
The prices and timetable for Bundhaya's rainy season are taken from the operator's booking system; all other information is taken from 12Go's offers for early November and mid-December 2026, including booking fees. The two dates are almost identical.
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Koh Phi Phi → Koh Lanta timetable, November to April
According to 12Go's offers for November 2nd, 5th, and December 10th, 2026 (including fees), Bundhaya's fares apply. Chaokoh's timetable lists the ferry at 11:30 AM and 3:00 PM; please check the time on your ticket. Some resellers offer the same boats at higher prices, around 780–900 baht.
speedboat or ferry
Half an hour versus an hour, for roughly the same price
For this route, the speedboat costs barely more than the ferry, so I would take it, except in rough seas. Bundhaya's four daily boats form the backbone of the service: departures at 9:30, 11:00, 13:00, and 15:30 for 700 baht (400 baht for children) on their website, arriving 30 minutes later. Satun Pakbara and Tigerline fill in the gaps on the same 30-minute route. Tigerline is the cheapest option on 12Go at around 550 baht. Andaman Wave Master (10:30) and PP Cabana (10:45) offer two additional morning departures.
The ferries are large, slow, and reliable. The Chaokoh departs at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM, and the Lanta Petpailin at 11:30 AM and 4:00 PM. The crossing takes about an hour and costs around 600 baht. The cabins are air-conditioned, and there's an open deck. On a stormy morning, a ferry rocks considerably less than a speedboat. The 4:00 PM Petpailin departure is the last of the day if you want to make the most of your final morning on Phi Phi.
During the rainy season: One boat per day
Bundhaya's 11:00 show takes place from May to mid-October.
Most boats on this route only operate during the high season. Bundhaya's booking system shows four departures from mid-October through winter, but only one at 11:00 AM in June. 12Go also lists the ferry from Chaokoh at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM for June, as well as some resold speedboats, but Satun Pakbara, Tigerline, Petpailin, and Andaman Wave Master are no longer listed there. Therefore, during the rainy season, I would choose the 11:00 AM departure and book the day before.
September and October are the wettest months on this coast, with approximately 336–350 mm of rainfall per month recorded at the Phuket weather station. In rough seas, the speedboat trip may be canceled altogether. If the speedboat isn't running, the alternative is to take a boat to Krabi and from there a minibus to Lanta. This route takes almost a day but is independent of the weather.
Departure from Laem Tong
Andaman Wave Master records waves on the beach
If you're staying in Laem Tong at the northern tip of Phi Phi, you won't need a longtail boat back to Tonsai. The Andaman Wave Master speedboat departs Laem Tong at 9:30 a.m., arrives in Tonsai at 10:30 a.m., and in Saladan around 11:05 a.m. The trip costs approximately 1,050 baht from the beach. 12Go lists the service starting in early November. Since this operator, in partnership with Lanta, has historically operated more frequently during the off-season, it's advisable to check with your hotel the day before.
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Landing in Saladan
If you are staying in the south, have the hotel shuttle included in your ticket.
All Phi Phi boats dock at Saladan Pier on the northern tip of Lanta. Klong Dao Beach is about 2 km away, but the island itself is over 30 km long. Long Beach, Klong Khong, and Kantiang can be reached by car heading south. Tuk-tuks with sidecars wait at the pier and offer rides to the south of the island for approximately 400–800 baht. Grab is rarely available, so a ticket including a van is the cheapest option. Bundhaya offers its speedboat with hotel transfer through 12Go for about 845 baht, about 100 baht more than the boat alone. Tigerline offers speedboat and van for about 600 baht, and Jijie costs about 950–1,300 baht for a ferry or speedboat with hotel transfer.
The journey continues from Koh Lanta
South to Lipe, back to Krabi or over to Phuket
Koh Lanta is the usual starting point for island-hopping tours. From October 15th to May 20th, a speedboat departs from Bundhaya at 10:30 am from Saladan to the Trang Islands and Koh Lipe (1,700 baht, approximately three hours). From November onwards, a second boat departs at 12:30 pm. All piers are listed in the Koh Lanta–Koh Lipe travel guide. For flights, minivans are available hourly between approximately 6:00 am and 4:00 pm to Krabi Airport (flight time approximately 2–2.5 hours from Koh Lanta to Krabi). Speedboats operate year-round to Rassada Pier in Phuket (from Koh Lanta to Phuket) in approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
In the other direction, from Koh Lanta to Phi Phi
Boats from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm and the day tour
For the return trip, boats depart from Saladan between 8:00 AM (Petpailin ferry) and 4:00 PM (Tigerline), with departures from Bundhaya at 10:00 AM, 1:00 PM, and 3:30 PM. My Koh Lanta–Phi Phi travel guide includes all departure times, information about the boat during the rainy season, and tips on how to visit Phi Phi in a day from Koh Lanta.
Koh Lanta → Koh Phi Phi: Departure times you can book now
Check the live boat connections from Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi.
The same 12Go board for the return trip.
Next stop Koh Lanta or the rest of the Andaman Islands trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about the ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta.
Take a boat from Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier. Speedboats take about 30 minutes and run between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm for approximately 550–790 baht. Ferries take about an hour and depart at 11:00 am, 11:30 am, 2:00 pm, and 4:00 pm for approximately 600 baht. There is no other option, as neither island has an airport or road access to the other.
The crossing by ferry from Chaokoh or Lanta Petpailin takes about an hour, and by speedboat about 30 minutes. From Laem Tong, the Andaman Wave Master speedboat takes about 1 hour and 35 minutes, as it first stops in Tonsai.
The ferries cost approximately 600–640 baht, the speedboat 550–790 baht. At Bundhaya, the crossing costs 700 baht (400 baht for children) directly with the operator and about 740 baht via 12Go. A ticket including transfer to a hotel on Lanta costs approximately 600–1,300 baht.
One of the boats departs Bundhaya at 11:00 AM year-round, and from May to mid-October it is the only boat shown in the booking system. 12Go also lists the ferry from Chaokoh in June. The other speedboats and ferries operate only during the high season, and rough seas can lead to cancellations in September and October.
The ferry to Lanta Petpailin departs at 4:00 PM and arrives around 5:00 PM. The last speedboat to Bundhaya departs at 3:30 PM. During the rainy season, only the 11:00 AM boat to Bundhaya runs according to schedule.
The distance as the crow flies from Tonsai Pier to Saladan Pier is about 30 km, which is why the speedboat trip only takes 30 minutes.
At Saladan Pier on the northern tip of the island. Klong Dao is about 2 km away; a tuk-tuk ride to Kantiang in the south costs about 400–800 baht, so a ticket with a hotel van is worth the extra 100 baht.
One day's notice is sufficient in most years, but a few days' notice is recommended at the end of December and in January. During the rainy season, you should book the 11:00 AM departure the day before, as this is the only available boat service.
Yes, it's the quieter part of the trip. Phi Phi has the famous bays; Lanta has long, quiet beaches, calm waters for children, and more affordable prices. The comparison between Phi Phi and Koh Lanta weighs up both, and the guidebook recommends Koh Lanta's beaches.
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