How long does Koh Phangan to Phi Phi take?

9-13h by combined ferry+bus+ferry depending on connections, often a full day. Via a Koh Samui to Krabi flight: 6-7h but much pricier.

How much does it cost?

Combined ticket 1,200-1,700 THB. Flight option (ferry Phangan-Samui + flight Samui-Krabi + ferry): 4,500-7,000 THB. Book the combined ticket via 12Go.asia or Bookaway.

Should I break the trip?

If the ferry leaves Koh Phangan early (7-8am), you can catch the afternoon Phi Phi ferry. Otherwise a night in Krabi Town makes it far more comfortable.

Which season is trickiest?

The Gulf (Koh Phangan) is roughest October-December; the Andaman coast (Phi Phi) May-October. On a route crossing both, check ferry weather the day before.

Koh Phangan to Koh Phi Phi 2026: Ferry + Bus, Times & Cost

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Koh Phangan is in the Gulf, Koh Phi Phi in the Andaman Sea - you cross the peninsula. The usual way is a combined ferry + bus + ferry ticket via Surat Thani and Krabi (9-13h, 1,200-1,700 THB). Faster: ferry Koh Phangan to Koh Samui, fly Samui to Krabi, then ferry (6-7h, 4,500-7,000 THB).

Koh Phi Phi — karsts and turquoise lagoon from above

Longtail boats over turquoise water, Koh Phi Phi

Longtail boat bow at sunset, Koh Phi Phi

Pileh lagoon turquoise cliffs, Phi Phi Leh

Longtail boats with ribbons on the beach, Koh Phi Phi

Short answer

Koh Phangan is in the Gulf (east), Koh Phi Phi in the Andaman Sea (west). No direct ferry - you cross the peninsula.

Viewpoint de Koh Phi Phi au coucher du soleil

Option	Time	Cost	Best for
Combined ferry + bus + ferry (Surat Thani + Krabi)	9-13h	1,200-1,700 THB	Most travelers
Ferry to Samui + flight to Krabi + ferry	6-7h	4,500-7,000 THB	In a hurry, bigger budget
Combined with a night in Krabi Town	2 days	1,200-1,700 THB	Comfort

Our tip: the combined ticket, leaving early. Book it as one ticket so connections are guaranteed. Leaving after 9am? Plan a night in Krabi. - The team

Bateaux long-tail sur l'eau turquoise, Koh Phi Phi

Option 1: Combined ferry + bus + ferry (recommended)

Step 1 - Ferry Koh Phangan to Surat Thani (Donsak)

Operators: Lomprayah, Songserm, Seatran
Duration: 2h30-3h (often via a Koh Samui stop)
Fare: 500-800 THB
Departures: 7:00, 8:00, 12:30 (seasonal)

Step 2 - Bus Surat Thani to Krabi

Duration: 3-4h (included in the combined ticket)

Step 3 - Ferry Krabi (Klong Jilad) to Tonsai Pier

Duration: 1h30
Fare: 400-500 THB
Times: 9:30 and 14:30

Option 2: via Koh Samui (flight)

Ferry Koh Phangan to Koh Samui: 30-45 min, 300-500 THB
Flight Samui (USM) to Krabi (KBV): ~1h, 2,500-4,500 THB
Ferry Krabi to Phi Phi: 1h30, 400-500 THB

Total 6-7h, pricier because of Samui's private airport.

Proue d'un long-tail au coucher du soleil, Koh Phi Phi

Once at Phi Phi

You land at Tonsai Pier. Reward the long crossing with a Maya Bay sunrise the next day, before the crowds.

Want us to line up your connections? Message us. - Olivia & the team

In pictures

Koh Phangan → Koh Phi PhiBest option: Minivan · Total duration: 4h20-6h40 · Price range: 390-3640 THB

Everything you want to know

No, the two islands are on opposite coasts. You need a combined ticket: ferry Koh Phangan to Surat Thani (Donsak), coach to Krabi, then ferry to Phi Phi. Lomprayah, Songserm and Seatran sell it as one ticket.

— Phi Phi Paradise

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