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How to get from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket

In this in-depth route guide, you can compare the best ways to travel the 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket. Our team of indpendent travel experts researched each route — breaking down each option by travel time, price, and comfort. Plus, we’ll share the best booking options to help you get the best deal.

Written by Maarten - Trip Planning ExpertReviewed by Abegail - Travel WriterLast updated: July 7, 2024

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Why visit Phuket?

Phuket is the largest island in Thailand and one of the most visited destinations in the country. The beautiful shores of Karon Beach, the historic charm of Old Town, and the nightlife in Patong beach attract millions of tourists every year.

Surrounded by numerous smaller islands, Phuket also offers unbeatable snorkelling, diving, and water sports adventures. You can explore the colourful marine life while snorkelling at the nearby Koh Phi Phi Island or embark on a diving trip. Located just a short distance from the international airport, Phuket is easily accessible for travellers who want to visit Thailand’s beautfiul beaches without having to travel too far.

What are the 2 ways to travel from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket?

There are 2 ways to travel the 75 kilometers (47 miles) from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket. You can choose between the ferry from Tonsai Pier and ferry from Laem Tong Beach. The journey takes 50 minutes - 4 hours and the quickest way is by ferry from tonsai pier . If you're on a budget, the cheapest option is by ferry from tonsai pier with tickets starting at 404 THB ($12.10).

Transport

Duration

Pricing

Transport Options

Ferry from Tonsai Pier

50m - 4h

From 404 THB ($12.10)

Ferry from Laem Tong Beach

1-3h

From 707 THB ($21)

Where to stay in Phuket?

Still looking for accommodation? Don't forget to check out our favourite places to stay in Phuket at the bottom of this page.

Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Ferry from Tonsai Pier

Duration: 50m - 4h

Costs: 404 THB ($12.10)

Duration: 50m - 4h

Costs: 404 THB ($12.10)

Ready to leave the island of Koh Phi Phi and head back to Thailand’s largest island?

The ferry is the only way you can return to Phuket. With plenty of options available we hope we can make it easier for you to decide which ferry to book.

Ferry ticket bookings

We recommend booking ferry tickets with BookAway. They offer competitive rates, a convenient booking process, and excellent customer service.

Purchasing tickets at the pier tends to be more expensive. You can also buy ferry tickets from your hotel.

Ferries departing from Ton Sai Pier

Most ferries heading from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket depart from Ton Sai Pier. Thanks to its close proximity to the hotels in Koh Phi Phi, you can easily arrange your own transport to the pier.

You can get to the pier either go by songthaews, shared minivan, or taxi.

In the table below we share the best ferry options that include hotel drop-off services in Phuket. In addition, Seatran Travel also drops off passengers at Phuket Airport. We listed the drop-off areas below the table.

Ferry Schedule from Tonsai Pier (incl. hotel drop-off)

Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

High Speed

Naihan Transfer

09:00

3h 15m

12:15

14:30

3h 15m

17:45

Phi Phi Cruiser

551 THB ($16.50)

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Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Standard

Kata Karon Transfer

14:00

17:00

9:00

12:00

ChaoKoh Travel Center

730 THB ($22)

Get Your Tickets

Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Speedboat

Phuket - Any hotel

09:45

2h 15m

12:00

13:15

2h 15m

15:30

TigerlineSirilanta

991 THB ($29.50)

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Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Standard

Phuket Town Hotel Transfer

09:00

3h 15m

12:15

11:00

-482963h

14;15

Seatran Travel and Tour

1,234 THB ($37)

Get Your Tickets

Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Standard

Phuket Airport

09:00

3h 15m

12:15

11:00

3h 15m

14:15

Seatran Travel and Tour

1,234 THB ($37)

Get Your Tickets

Drop-off areas in Phuket:

Phi Phi Cruiser: Patong, Kata Beach, Naihan, Rawai, Phuket Town
Chao Koh Group: Patong Beach, Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Kamala Beach, and Phuket Town
Seatran Travel and Tour: Phuket Town, Nai Thon, Layan, Mai Khao, Kata Beach, Karon Beach, Patong Beach, and Naiyang Beach
Seatran Travel and Tour (airport drop-off): Phuket International Airport (HKT)

In case you like to go by private transportation and would like to book separately, you can also book one of the tickets listed below.

The ferry tickets from the table below don’t include drop-off in Phuket. The end station is Rassada Pier, from where you’ll have to arrange your own transport.

Arrival at Rassada Pier (without drop-off)

Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Standard

Rassada Pier

14:30

16:30

Andaman Wave

470 THB ($14.10)

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Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

High Speed

Rassada Pier

09:00

11:00

14:30

16:30

Phi Phi Cruiser

490 THB ($14.70)

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Ton Sai Pier

Standard

Rassada Pier Phuket

11:00

13:00

14:30

16:30

Andaman Wave

494 THB ($14.80)

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Ao Ton Sai Pier

Standard

Rassada Pier Phuket

09:00

11:00

13:00

14:30

16:30

Lanta Petpailin

From 497 THB ($14.90)

Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Express

Rassada Pier

09:00

11:00

14:00

16:00

Phantip 1970

507 THB ($15.20)

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Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Speedboat

Rassada Pier

09:30

10:30

13:30

14:30

Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club

570 THB ($17.10)

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Ao Ton Sai Pier

Speedboat

Phuket (Rassada Pier)

13:00

0h 50m

13:50

15:30

0h 50m

16:20

Kanichta Speedboat

694 THB ($21)

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Ton Sai Pier

Speedboat

Rassada Pier Phuket

09:30

10:30

13:30

14:30

Satun Pakbara Speed Boat

694 THB ($21)

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Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

First Class

Rassada Pier

14:30

16:30

Andaman Wave

704 THB ($21)

Get Your Tickets

Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Speedboat

Rassada Pier

09:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

14:30

15:30

Andaman Wave

704 THB ($21)

Ton Sai Pier

First Class

Rassada Pier Phuket

11:00

13:00

14:30

16:30

Andaman Wave

744 THB ($22.50)

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Tonsai Pier (Phiphi Cabana Office)

Speedboat

Rassada Pier Phuket

12:00

13:00

Phi Phi Cabana Speedboat

744 THB ($22.50)

Get Your Tickets

Ton Sai Pier

Speedboat

Rassada Pier Phuket

09:00

10:00

11:00

12:00

14:30

15:30

15:45

16:45

Andaman Wave

744 THB ($22.50)

Get Your Tickets

Ton Sai Pier

Speedboat

Rassada Pier Phuket

08:30

09:30

12:00

13:00

14:00

15:00

16:00

15:30

16:30

Phi Phi Logistic & Tour

794 THB ($24)

Ao Ton Sai Pier

Standard

Rassada Pier Phuket

14:30

16:30

Ao Nang Princess

901 THB ($27)

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Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi

Premium Class

Rassada Pier

14:30

16:30

Andaman Wave

941 THB ($28)

Get Your Tickets

Ton Sai Pier

Premium Class

Rassada Pier Phuket

11:00

13:00

14:30

16:30

Andaman Wave

991 THB ($29.50)

Get Your Tickets

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Arrival at Jian Wanich Pier

Ton Sai Pier

High Speed

Jian Wanich Pier

09:45

1h 15m

11:00

13:15

1h 15m

14:30

16:45

1h 15m

18:00

TigerlineSirilanta

641 THB ($19.20)

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Arrival at Sea Angel Cruise Pier

Ton Sai Pier

Economy Seat

Sea Angel Cruise Pier

15:00

17:00

Sea Angel Cruise

514 THB ($15.40)

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Ton Sai Pier

High Speed

Sea Angel Cruise Pier

15:00

17:00

Sea Angel Cruise

620 THB ($18.60)

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If you book with Sea Angel Cruise, the ferry docks at Sea Angel Cruise Pier, which is 1.8 km from Rassada Pier.

Koh Phi Phi to Phuket by Ferry from Laem Tong Beach

Duration: 1-3h

Costs: 707 THB ($21)

Duration: 1-3h

Costs: 707 THB ($21)

If you are staying in the north of Koh Phi Phi, it’s more convenient to book a ferry from Laem Tong Pier.

The two ferry companies that operate trips for the Koh Phi Phi to Phuket route from Laem Tong Beach Pier are Andaman Wave and Phi Phi Logistic & Tour.

Phi Phi Logistic and Tour takes you back to Phuket in about 1 hour and 40 minutes. If you are prone to motion sickness, however, it might be better to book the larger ferry with Andaman Wave.

Andaman Wave operates a larger ferry. Although this journey takes a bit longer, you will have a calmer and more stable ride compared to the smaller ferries of Phi Phi Logistic and Tour.

Ferry Schedule from Laem Tong Beach Pier to Rassada Pier

Laem Tong Beach pier

Standard

Rassada Pier Phuket

10:00

13:00

13:30

16:30

Andaman Wave

744 THB ($22.50)

Get Your Tickets

Laem Tong Beach pier

First Class

Rassada Pier Phuket

10:00

13:00

13:30

16:30

Andaman Wave

931 THB ($28)

Get Your Tickets

Laem Tong Beach pier

Speedboat

Rassada Pier Phuket

08:20

1h 30m

09:50

10:30

1h 30m

12:00

14:00

1h 30m

15:30

15:15

1h 30m

16:45

Andaman Wave

931 THB ($28)

Get Your Tickets

Laem Tong Beach pier

Premium Class

Rassada Pier Phuket

10:00

13:00

13:30

16:30

Andaman Wave

1,178 THB ($35.50)

Get Your Tickets

Laem Tong Beach pier

Speedboat

Rassada Pier Phuket

07:50

1h 40m

09:30

Phi Phi Logistic & Tour

1,181 THB ($35.50)

Get Your Tickets

Andaman Wave Ferry

Andaman Wave departs from both Tonsai Pier and Laem Tong Beach Pier. They offer tickets for different classes based on the floor location inside the ferry:

Standard (2nd) class: Bottom level of the ferry – 719 THB ($21.50)
First Class: 2nd level of the ferry – 900 THB ($27)
VIP Class: Top level of the ferry and passengers have access to the deck – 1,140 THB ($34)

Laem Tong Beach to Ao Po Grand Marina (North of Phuket)

Laem Tong Beach pier

Speedboat

Ao Po Grand Marina

10:00

11:00

14:00

15:00

Phi Phi Logistic & Tour

1,885 THB ($57)

Get Your Tickets

Aside from Rassada Pier, Phi Phi Logistic and Tour also dock at Ao Po Grand Marina (North of Phuket).

Best places to stay in Phuket

Aekkeko Hostel - Budget Friendly

Aekkeko Hostel is set in central Phuket Town within walking distance of numerous bars, restaurants, and sights. It’s a vibrant and colourful place with so many chillout places it’s impossible to keep count.

Offering both dorm beds and private rooms, there’s something for everyone. Plus, the dorm beds are huge! The staff will welcome you like family making you feel right at home.

Excellent staff
Ideal location
Terrace and many chillout spots
Clean and comfortable

Private room starts at $19 per night.

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Baan Sutra Guesthouse - Budget Friendly

Baan Sutra Guesthouse is in the perfect location, just a 1-minute walk from the Old Town. Yet when you step through its doors, you forget about the chaos outside. The hotel is clean, serene and homely.

The rooms are bright and very spacious. You’re guaranteed to have a comfortable stay here, especially with the helpful and friendly staff.

Beautiful rooms
Clean and comfortable
Perfect location
Helpful staff

Private rooms start from $28 per night.

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HOMA Phuket Town - Mid Range

Calling all digital nomads or anyone looking to relax without having to spend too much money. HOMA has everything you could need — a huge rooftop swimming pool, games room, gym, co-working space and an Italian restaurant. You never have to leave!

The rooms are modern with vibrant pops of colour and huge beds. Need any help? The staff are always there to give you recommendations and make sure you have the best stay.

Huge rooftop swimming pool
Games room
Onsite gym and co-working space
Italian restaurant

Private rooms start from $49 per night.

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Hotel Tide - Treating Yourself

Staying at Hotel Tide puts you seconds from the beach and in the middle of luxury. The huge swimming pool overlooks the beach and is the perfect place to escape the heat. Or relax on the terrace or nets overlooking the sea.

Here you’ll be a 10-minute drive from the Old Town, but if you don’t want to make the journey, you can enjoy the onsite delicious restaurant. This is the ideal place to unwind and chill in Phuket.

Amazing swimming pools
Right on the beach
Beautiful and spacious rooms
Onsite restaurant

Private rooms start from $57 per night.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Koh Phi Phi to Phuket

What is the distance from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket?

The distance from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket is 75 kilometers (47 miles).

What is the fastest way to get from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket?

The fastest way to get from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket is by ferry from tonsai pier and takes 50 minutes.

What is the cheapest way to get from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket?

The cheapest way to get from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket is by ferry from tonsai pier with ticket costs starting from 404 THB ($12.10).

Rounding it up

We hope this guide was helpful in planning how to get from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket. If there's anything else you're wondering about, drop us a comment and we'll do our best to answer you within a few days.

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About the author(s)

Maarten

Based in Bali, Maarten’s passion for travel is undeniable. In 2016, he decided to quit his job as a stock analyst and started doing what he always dreamed of: travelling through South East Asia and helping other people plan their trips. When he is not working on Gecko Routes, you’ll find him surfing in the ocean or exploring the best gems of Indonesia.

Abegail

Abby is a writer who finds joy in mountains, beaches, and road trips. She considers her solo backpacking trip to the rice terraces of Bontoc one of the most fulfilling moments in her life. She’s loyal to the islands of her home country, the Philippines, but Thailand’s beaches also have a special place in her heart.