Ferry Routes to Phi Phi
Reaching this island group in Thailand is managed by several high-speed operators like Bundhaya Speed Boat and Andaman Wave Master, departing from Phuket or Krabi. These passenger-only ferries are the primary logistical link for travelers moving between the Andaman Sea’s major tourist hubs and the Tonsai Pier. As indicated on the navigation map, the harbor is often congested, so it is vital to coordinate your arrival with local long-tail boat transfers to reach the more remote resort areas.
Getting to Phi Phi from Phuket
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Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Bundhaya Speed Boat · 45m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 450
Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara Beach) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Ao Nang Princess · 2u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 450
Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Chaokoh Travel · 30m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 350
Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Satun Pakbara Speed Boat · 30m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 500
Koh Lanta (Saladan Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Bundhaya Speed Boat · 30m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 500
Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Tigerline Ferry · 3u 30m🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 1,000
Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Bundhaya Speed Boat · 4u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 1,350
Krabi (Klong Jilad Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Chaokoh Travel · 2u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 450
Krabi (Klong Jilad Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Andaman Wave Master · 2u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 450
Phuket (Rassada Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Laemtong Beach)
Andaman Wave Master · 2u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 850
Phuket (Rassada Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Bundhaya Speed Boat · 1u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 700
Phuket (Rassada Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Chaokoh Travel · 2u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 450
Phuket (Rassada Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Phi Phi Cruiser · 2u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 550
Phuket (Rassada Pier) ↔ Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier)
Andaman Wave Master · 2u🚗 ✓🚐 ✓From THB 550
Andaman Sea hub: Phi Phi Island piers
Phi Phi Don is a car-free archipelago receiving over 2 million annual visitors. With no airport, 100% of arrivals are by boat. The logistics are defined by two distinct piers: one for the masses, and one for the luxury resorts.
| Pier / Location | Primary Operators | Logistics Score |
|---|---|---|
| Tonsai Pier (Central Village) |
Andaman Wave Master, Chaokoh Ferry, Bundhaya Speed Boat | The Main Gate: 90% of all traffic. Chaotic, busy, and central. You must pay a 20 THB “cleanup fee” (cash only) upon stepping onto the pier. |
| Laem Tong Pier (North End) |
Andaman Wave Master, Erawan | Resort Only: Serves Zeavola, Holiday Inn, and P.P. Erawan. There are no roads to Tonsai. If you book a hotel here, ensure your ferry ticket specifically says “Laem Tong.” |
Visitor Volume & Mode Comparison
- Traffic: ~2.5 million visitors annually (pre-pandemic peak).
- Speed: Speedboat (1hr) vs. Ferry (2hr). Speedboats are deafeningly loud but save an hour. Ferries have AC and sell beers.
- Seasickness: The crossing from Phuket is famously choppy. The large ferries (e.g., Royal Jet Cruiser) are far more stable than the 3-engine speedboats.
