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Route Guide · From Phuket

Phuket to Koh Phi Phi

Ferry or speedboat from Rassada Pier — what it costs, how long it takes, and the honest advice we give our own guests.

Your two options, honestly

OptionTimeTypical priceBest for
Ferry (Rassada Pier)~2 hrs350–600 THBMost travellers · steadier ride · luggage-friendly
Speedboat~50 min600–900 THBDay-trippers · tight schedules

Typical one-way fares; prices vary by operator and season. Add a 20 THB pier fee on arrival at Tonsai.

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The advice we give our own guests

Getting to Rassada Pier. It's roughly 30–45 minutes by taxi from Patong or Phuket Town, longer from the airport. Leave buffer — boats don't wait, and morning traffic around Phuket Town is real.
Ferry vs speedboat, honestly. The ferry is steadier and better with luggage or seasickness. The speedboat saves an hour but pounds through chop, especially May–October. Staying overnight on Phi Phi? Take the morning ferry.
Sit smart. On the ferry, the rear lower deck moves least. Sun deck photos are great for the first 20 minutes — then you'll want shade.
Green season note. May–October afternoon crossings are the first cancelled when seas build. Book a morning boat and keep plans flexible.

Before you ask

How do you get from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi?

Take a ferry (about 2 hours, typically 350–600 THB) or speedboat (about 50 minutes, typically 600–900 THB) from Rassada Pier in Phuket Town to Tonsai Pier on Koh Phi Phi. Morning departures are the most reliable, especially May–October.

How long is the boat from Phuket to Phi Phi?

The standard ferry takes about 2 hours; speedboats take around 50 minutes depending on sea conditions.

Is the ferry or speedboat better to Phi Phi?

The ferry is cheaper, steadier and better if you're prone to seasickness or carrying luggage. The speedboat suits day trips and tight schedules but is bumpier, especially in green season (May–October).

Can you fly to Koh Phi Phi?

No — Koh Phi Phi has no airport. Fly to Phuket (HKT) or Krabi (KBV), then continue by ferry or speedboat.

Arriving? You already have friends here

We're a local family running seven places in Tonsai Village — from your first coffee at Aroi to a doctor-led clinic open till midnight.

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