How to get fromKoh Phi Phi to Bangkok

What to expect when visiting Bangkok

Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is one of the most visited cities in the world. There’s something about the constant buzz and energy floating through its streets at all hours of the day, giving it the name of the city that never sleeps!

Its main attractions include the Grand Palace, Wat Arun, and Wat Pho. But ancient temples aren’t the only reason people flock to this vibrant city. From jam-packed shopping areas to mouthwatering street food and the wild nightlife of Khao San Road, there are so many things you can do in Bangkok.

3 ways to get from Koh Phi Phi to Bangkok

The 3 ways to travel the distance of 695 kilometers (432 miles) from Koh Phi Phi to Bangkok are by: bus (12 hours to 16 hours 30 minutes), train (8 hours 25 minutes to 11 hours 30 minutes) and flight (4 hours 30 minutes). The journey duration ranges between 4 hours 30 minutes to 16 hours 30 minutes and the quickest way is by flight. The lowest priced tickets start from 1,127 THB ($33) for the train.

The route from Koh Phi Phi to Bangkok via train takes almost a full day and requires several transfers.

We would only recommend this option if you want to visit one of the gorgeous islands – Koh Tao, Koh Phangan or Koh Samui – on the way back. Surat Thani is the main access port to these stunning islands.

The easiest way to get from Koh Phi Phi to Surat Thani Train Station is to take a combined ferry and bus ride with Phantip Travel.

Phantip Travel offers 1 trip that departs at 10:30 from Tonsai Pier daily. Travel time is about 5h - 7h and a combined ferry and bus ticket costs 875 THB ($26). You can easily book online through the link below.

From Surat Thani, you will have to take the train bound for Hua Lamphong Train Station in Bangkok. Travel time is around 8h 25m - 11h 30m, so we recommend that you take the night train so you don’t lose a day travelling.

Tickets start at 252 THB ($7.40). You can also get a more comfortable 1st class sleeper for 1,553 THB ($46).

Read our guide on how to go from Surat Thani to Bangkok for more info.

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Third Class Seat Fan

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

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Thai Railway

272 THB ($8)

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• 24/7 customer support

320 THB ($9.40)

18:26

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Second Class Seat Fan

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

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11h 44m

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Thai Railway

453 THB ($13.30)

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453 THB ($13.30)

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501 THB ($14.70)

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Surat Thani Train Station

Second Class Sleeper

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

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Thai Railway

879 THB ($26)

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879 THB ($26)

18:32

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• 24/7 customer support

978 THB ($29)

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• 24/7 customer support

1,219 THB ($36)

22:24

9h 46m

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Second Class Sleeper

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

17:26

11h 44m

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18:26

11h 44m

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19:29

11h 36m

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11h 29m

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Thai Railway

903 THB ($27)

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903 THB ($27)

17:26

11h 44m

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11h 29m

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1,001 THB ($29)

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Surat Thani Train Station

Second Class Sleeper

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

19:31

10h 39m

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20:23

10h 42m

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9h 46m

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Thai Railways

978 THB ($29)

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978 THB ($29)

19:31

10h 39m

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10h 42m

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• 24/7 customer support

1,219 THB ($36)

22:24

9h 46m

08:10

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Surat Thani Train Station

First Class Sleeper

Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station

19:31

10h 39m

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10h 42m

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9h 46m

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Thai Railways

1,618 THB ($48)

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1,618 THB ($48)

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1,907 THB ($56)

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If you decide to travel by bus, we recommend booking a combined bus and ferry ticket from Koh Phi Phi to Bangkok.

First, you will be brought from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by ferry and then transfer to a bus heading to Bangkok. With this option, you won’t have to worry about transfers.

We recommend taking a night bus so you won’t lose your entire day travelling and at the same time save a night on accommodation. Upon arrival in Bangkok, you will be well-rested and ready to explore the capital city of Thailand.

The most straightforward way to travel this route from Koh Phi Phi to Bangkok is by booking a combined bus and ferry ticket. Several operators offer this combined trip from Koh Phi Phi to Bangkok.

Bus options from Koh Phi Phi to Bangkok

Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Standard

Southern Terminal Bangkok

10:30

19h 30m

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16h 30m

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13:30

19h 30m

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Andaman Sea Tour and Transport

1,560 THB ($46)

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1,560 THB ($46)

10:30

19h 30m

06:00

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• 24/7 customer support

1,907 THB ($56)

13:30

16h 30m

06:00

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• 24/7 customer support

2,027 THB ($60)

13:30

19h 30m

09:00

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If you book tickets separately, you can customize your trip more.

The majority of the ferries leave from Ton Sai Pier and some depart from Laem Tong Pier. After 50m - 3h, ferries finally dock at Rassada Pier. Although there are some ferries that dock at Sea Angel Cruise Pier and Ao Po Grand Marina.

The ferry tickets from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket start at 426 THB ($12.50).

Once you arrive at Rassada pier, simply take a taxi to Phuket Bus Terminal 2. The cost of the taxi from Rassada Pier to the bus station is around 185 THB ($5.40).

For more details and schedule check our article for Koh Phi Phi to Phuket.

Ton Sai Pier

Speedboat

Rassada Pier Phuket

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Phi Phi Logistic & Tour

722 THB ($21)

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722 THB ($21)

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770 THB ($23)

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Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Speedboat

Rassada Pier

09:00

1h

10:00

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1h

15:30

Andaman Wave

739 THB ($22)

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739 THB ($22)

09:00

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• 24/7 customer support

800 THB ($24)

14:30

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The bus journey from Phuket to Bangkok is quite long and it is suggested to travel through the night so you can get some rest. The ticket price starts at 841 THB ($25).

Be sure to plan your ferry trip to coordinate with the night bus departures from Phuket. Buses depart from Phuket Bus Terminal 2, located 15 km east of Phuket’s tourist district.

The last stop for most buses is at the Southern Bus Terminal or the Mochit Terminal in Bangkok.

We suggest reading our article on how to go from Phuket to Bangkok for more details and for more schedules.

The quickest way to travel from Koh Phi Phi to Bangkok is by flight. There is no airport on Koh Phi Phi so you will first need to travel to Phuket.

Here’s how to make the journey:

TIP: If you decide to travel by plane, please consider including a carbon compensation fee to reduce your impact on the environment.

We recommend booking a combined ferry and minivan ride when travelling from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket Airport. Transfers from Tonsai Pier straight to Phuket Airport (HKT) are as low as 1,145 THB ($34).

Seatran Phuket offers only one trip per day. Chaokoh Travel and Tigerline Travel used to offer ferry trips on this route, but they haven’t resumed their operations yet since the pandemic.

This ferry heading from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket departs from Tonsai Pier. The ferry will arrive at Rassada Pier and from there, an arranged bus will take you directly to the Phuket International Airport.

There are numerous airlines offering daily flights between Phuket and Bangkok. Flight prices start at 700 THB ($21) and the travel time is about 1.5 hours.

See our page on how to go from Phuket to Bangkok for more details.