Take the boat that is closest to your destination.

The ferry crossing from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi takes about two hours, while the speedboat takes 30 minutes to an hour. Ferries stop at four different locations, so choose the appropriate ferry depending on your destination. Ferries to Krabi Town depart from Tonsai Pier at 10:30, 13:30, and 15:30 (450–490 baht) and arrive at Klong Jilad Pier two hours later. Speedboats to Ao Nang from Bundhaya and Koh Yao Sun Smile reach Nopparat Thara Pier in about an hour (820–900 baht), while the Ao Nang Princess ferry departs at 14:30 (650 baht).

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From Railay, you can reach the floating pier in Railay East by speedboat in 30 to 45 minutes. Krabi Airport can be reached by ferry and minivan in approximately three hours from 790 Baht, or by speedboat and minivan in approximately two hours. The first speedboats depart at 8:45 a.m., the last around 5:00 p.m. Below you will find all boats to the arrival pier, the connection that best suits your flight, as well as boats from Laem Tong.

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    • Key Facts (2026)

    The ferries take about 2 hours and cost 450–490 Baht.

    From Tonsai to Klong Jilad in Krabi Town at 10:30 AM (Songserm, Andaman Wave Master), 1:30 PM (450 Baht) and 3:30 PM (Songserm, Andaman Wave Master). In December, an additional departure at 9:00 AM is added.

    The speedboat journey takes 30 minutes to one hour and costs approximately 820–1300 Baht.

    To Railay East in 30 to 45 minutes, to Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang and to Kong Ka Pier in Krabi Town as well as to Krabi River Marina in about an hour, from 08:45 am to about 17:00 am.

    There are four landing sites; choose the nearest one.

    Klong Jilad, Kong Ka, and the Krabi River Marina are located in Krabi Town. Nopparat Thara is situated at the western end of Ao Nang beach. Boats from Railay use the floating dock in Railay East, and some land in Ao Nam Mao, between Ao Nang and Krabi Town.

    To get to Krabi airport, buy a ticket from the van.

    Tickets for the ferry and minivan cost approximately 790–1,090 baht and the journey takes about three hours; tickets for the speedboat and minivan cost approximately 1,170–1,800 baht and the journey takes one and a half to two hours. The latest connections arrive at the airport between 6:15 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

    The last boats depart around 5:00 PM.

    The last ferry to Klong Jilad departs at 3:30 PM. The last speedboats leave for Krabi River Marina at 4:45 PM and for Railay and Ao Nam Mao at 5:00 PM.

    No departure fee

    The island fee of ฿20 is paid upon arrival in Tonsai, not upon departure.

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    The timetables and prices for 12Go for late October and mid-December (including fees), as well as the price from Ao Nang Princess including hotel pick-up, are listed below. The two dates are nearly identical; in December, a few additional boats operate. Boats departing from Laem Tong can be found in a separate section further down.

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    Koh Phi Phi → Krabi boats at the arrival pier (2026)

    According to 12Go's offers for late October and mid-December, the fare is included. Most speedboat operators also offer the same boat combined with a van transfer to your hotel in Ao Nang or Krabi Town for a small additional fee. Due to rough seas, speedboat trips may be canceled during the monsoon season from May to October.

    Off to Krabi Town!

    The cheapest ferry or an hour by speedboat

    Krabi Town has three ferry terminals for Phi Phi Island. The ferries dock in Klong Jilad, a few kilometers south of the town center. Songserm and Andaman Wave Master depart from Tonsai at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM (490 baht), respectively, while the cheapest ferry of the day departs at 1:30 PM for 450 baht. The journey takes approximately two hours. Phantip offers departures at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM, including a transfer to a hotel in Krabi Town, for around 600 baht.

    The speedboats run throughout the day and take about an hour. Andaman Shuttle, Chaokoh, and Tigerline dock at Kong Ka Pier in town. The PP Cabana catamaran (790 baht) and the Phi Phi Logistics speedboat depart for Krabi River Marina at 10:00 AM and 4:45 PM, respectively, and the Andaman Wave Master speedboats go to Klong Jilad. If you missed the last ferry, the 4:45 PM ferry to River Marina is the last connection to town.

    Trip to Ao Nang

    An hour by speedboat to Nopparat Thara, or to the Princess

    Boats from Ao Nang dock at Nopparat Thara Pier at the quiet western end of the beach. Bundhaya speedboats depart from Tonsai at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM (with an additional departure at 4:15 PM in December) and take about an hour for approximately 900 baht. The Koh Yao Sun Smile boat departs at 1:00 PM for about 820 baht, and the Andaman Wave Master boat departs at 3:30 PM for about 1,000 baht. Some operators also offer transfers by boat and minibus to your hotel in Ao Nang.

    The Ao Nang Princess is a reliable and more affordable option. It departs Tonsai at 2:30 PM, stops at Railay East at 4:15 PM, and arrives in Ao Nang around 4:30 PM. The fare of 650 baht includes a hotel transfer. In December, 12Go offers an additional departure at 9:30 AM. I would recommend it if the sea is rough; a large ferry rocks less than a speedboat.

    Drive to Railay

    Directly to the floating pier in 30 to 45 minutes

    Railay is not accessible by car, and you don't need to go via Ao Nang. The speedboats dock at the floating pier in Railay East. From there, it's just a short walk to the hotels. Bundhaya departs at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM, Tigerline at 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM, Chaokoh at 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM, and Andaman Wave Master at 12:00 PM and 3:30 PM. The journey takes 30 to 45 minutes and costs approximately 820–1,000 baht. The Ao Nang Princess docks in Railay East at 4:15 PM before continuing on to Ao Nang. Pack your luggage in plastic bags, as the walkway from the boat to the pier can be wet.

    The best-rated hotels in Krabi

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    • Go directly to Krabi Airport

    A ticket for boat and minibus, and when to leave for the flight.

    There is no airport on Phi Phi, so the journey home begins with a ferry ride. The easiest option is a ticket that includes a van. Ferries depart for Klong Jilad at 10:30, 13:30, and 15:30, arriving at the airport approximately three hours after departing from Tonsai. Prices range from 790 to 1,090 baht. Alternatively, speedboat van tickets are available from Bundhaya, Tigerline, Ramon, and other operators. The journey takes one and a half to two hours and costs approximately 1,170 to 1,800 baht. Catamaran van tickets from PP Cabana depart at 10:00 and 16:45 and cost approximately 790 to 890 baht. Those who prefer to rent a car can reach Klong Jilad from the airport in about 30 minutes by car.

    For an afternoon flight, take the 10:30 AM ferry, which arrives at the airport around 1:30 PM, or a morning speedboat. For an evening flight, take the 3:30 PM ferry, which arrives at the airport around 6:30 PM. The last speedboat and van tickets are available between 6:15 PM and 7:00 PM. Speedboats are the first to be canceled in rough seas, so during the monsoon season, I recommend taking an earlier boat than necessary.

    Departure from Laem Tong

    Direct boat connections from the north of the island

    Laem Tong has its own boats, so you don't need a longtail boat back to Tonsai. Andaman Wave Master ferries depart at 9:30 AM and 2:00 PM, stop in Tonsai, and arrive at Klong Jilad about three hours later. The fare is 750 baht (standard), 1,150 baht (premium), and 1,450 baht (premium). Andaman Wave Master speedboats depart from Laem Tong to Klong Jilad at 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, and 3:00 PM, to Railay East at 12:15 PM, and to Railay East and Ao Nang at 3:45 PM. The fare is around 1,300–1,350 baht. Phi Phi Logistic operates services to Krabi River Marina at 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM. The ride costs approximately 1,600 Baht. Please confirm your pick-up with your hotel the day before.

    In the other direction, from Krabi to Phi Phi

    Ferries from 9:00 AM, speedboats until 4:00 PM

    Ferries depart from Klong Jilad at 9:00, 10:30, and 13:30, the Ao Nang Princess at 9:30 from Ao Nang, and speedboats run until 16:00 from Ao Nang, Railay, and Krabi Town. The Krabi to Koh Phi Phi travel guide lists all departure ports.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions about the ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi.

    Take a boat from Tonsai Pier. Ferries depart for Klong Jilad in Krabi Town at 10:30, 13:30, and 15:30 (approximately two hours, 450–490 baht). Speedboats operate from 8:45 a.m. to approximately 17:00 to Ao Nang, Railay, and Krabi Town (30 minutes to one hour, approximately 820–1300 baht). For transfers to Krabi Airport, a ticket including a minibus transfer is recommended.

    The ferry ride to Klong Jilad takes about two hours, the trip to Railay on the Ao Nang Princess takes 1 hour and 45 minutes, and by speedboat it takes 30 minutes to an hour. From Laem Tong, the ferry takes about three hours, as it first stops in Tonsai.

    The 1:30 PM ferry costs 450 baht, the Songserm and Andaman Wave Master boats cost 490 baht to Klong Jilad, the Ao Nang Princess with hotel transfer costs 650 baht, and the speedboat costs approximately 820–1,300 baht. Tickets for the boat and transfer to Krabi Airport cost approximately 790–1,800 baht.

    The last ferry to Klong Jilad departs from Tonsai at 3:30 PM. The last speedboats leave for Krabi River Marina at 4:45 PM and for Railay East and Ao Nam Mao around 5:00 PM.

    Purchase a ferry ticket including transfer. The ferry (10:30, 13:30, 15:30) takes approximately three hours and costs around 790–1,090 baht; the speedboat takes one and a half to two hours and costs approximately 1,170–1,800 baht. The 10:30 ferry arrives at the airport around 13:30.

    Take the speedboat to Nopparat Thara Pier, about an hour for 820–1000 Baht (Bundhaya at 10:30 and 13:30, Koh Yao Sun Smile at 13:00, Andaman Wave Master at 15:30), or the Ao Nang Princess at 14:30, which arrives in Ao Nang around 16:30 for 650 Baht, from where a van will take you to your hotel.

    Take the speedboat to the floating pier in Railay East; the journey takes 30 to 45 minutes and costs approximately 820–1000 baht, between about 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM. The Ao Nang Princess also docks there at 4:15 PM.

    Tonsai Pier is approximately 38 km (20 miles) as the crow flies from Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi Town. Railay and Ao Nang are closer, so speedboats only take 30 minutes to an hour to reach them.

    No. The island fee of 20 baht is paid upon arrival in Tonsai.

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