Krabi to Phi Phi Islands Ferry
This route links Krabi Klong Jilad Pier, the main passenger ferry terminal on the mainland a few kilometres south of Krabi Town, with the Phi Phi Islands, where boats arrive at Tonsai Pier or Laem Tong Beach on Phi Phi Don. The crossing covers about 20 nautical miles and takes between 1 hour and 3 hours, with 3 sailings a day, every day.
Leave from the mainland close to Krabi Town, with morning and early afternoon sailings.
Sit in an air-conditioned cabin or out on deck during the crossing.
Step off in Tonsai village, where most accommodation is within walking distance of the pier.
Reach Laem Tong Beach, which has no road, with a boat that takes you there directly.
Krabi to Phi Phi Islands Ferry Timetable
Krabi to Phi Phi Islands Ferry Tickets
Boats from Krabi to the Phi Phi Islands sail every day, with 3 sailings a day between 09:00 and 13:30. With only a few departures a day, seats on the boat you want can sell out in the high season, roughly November to April, and during Thai and international holidays. In the rainy season, the timetable can change, so check your date in the Viaferry search.
The crossing takes between 1 hour and 3 hours. Boats to Tonsai Pier are the quickest, while sailings to Laem Tong Beach on the north of Phi Phi Don take longer. The ferries on this route have an air-conditioned cabin and an outdoor deck, with three seat classes on some boats:
Standard class: car-style seats that do not recline, on the lower deck.
First class: sofa seats at the front of the middle deck, with free coffee or tea and a snack.
Premium class: sofa seats on the upper deck, with a toilet, exclusive access to the top sundeck and free coffee or tea and a snack.
Your fare includes one suitcase and one handbag per person, and extra bags can cost more.
Krabi to Phi Phi Islands Ferry Companies
Krabi to Phi Phi Islands Route Map
- Krabi Klong Jilad PierTharuea Road, Krabi Noi, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, 81300, ThailandTHA
- Phi Phi Island - Laemtong BeachLa casetta Della Casa, Rocky climb to trail, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, 81210, ThailandTHA
- Phi Phi Island - Tonsai PierOnly during low tide!, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province, 81210, ThailandTHA
Departing from Krabi
Krabi Klong Jilad Pier is a few kilometres south of Krabi Town, so most travellers reach it by taxi, songthaew or a transfer arranged by their hotel. Coming from Ao Nang or Krabi International Airport, allow extra time for the road journey.
Arrive at the pier at least 30 minutes before departure to check in at the operator's counter, as boarding usually closes 5 to 10 minutes before the boat leaves. Always check your booking confirmation for the check-in time and meeting point.
Arriving in Phi Phi Islands
Most boats from Krabi arrive at Tonsai Pier, the main gateway to Koh Phi Phi Don, in Tonsai village. From the pier, most travellers walk to their accommodation, and a local organisation runs a luggage storage service at the pier if you arrive before check-in time. Laem Tong Beach, on the quiet northern cape of the island, can only be reached by boat: if your hotel is there, choose a sailing that arrives at Laem Tong, or take the island shuttle boat from Tonsai, which takes about an hour. Contact your hotel at Laem Tong at least one day before your return trip.
Phi Phi has no airport. Boats from Phi Phi also sail to Phuket and Koh Lanta if Krabi does not suit your plans.