Quick answer
You have 3 options, ranked from most recommended to least:
- Classic ferry, from 750 THB, about 2h20, 4-5 departures/day. ✅ Recommended.
- Speedboat express, from 1,000 THB, about 1 hour. 💨 Fast but bumpy.
- Transfer + ferry combo, 900-1100 THB, convenient but more expensive.
The classic ferry (our choice)
Departures from Rassada Pier (northeast of Phuket, 30 minutes from the center):
| Company | Departure Phuket | Arrival Phi Phi | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Phi Cruiser / Andaman Wave | 8:30 a.m. | around 10:50 a.m. | from 750 THB |
| Chaokoh / Chureang | 11 a.m. | around 1:20 p.m. | from 750 THB |
| Phi Phi Cruiser | 1:30 p.m. | around 3:50 p.m. | from 750 THB |
| Andaman Wave | 1:45 p.m. | around 4:05 p.m. | from 750 THB |
| Chaokoh | 3 p.m. | around 5:20 p.m. | from 750 THB |
Today's departures and booking on our transfers page.
Included:
- Luggage 1 suitcase + 1 cabin bag
- Air conditioning, exterior deck
- WC on board
- Snacks and drinks purchased on board (not included)
Arrival: Tonsai Pier (Phi Phi Don). Longtails are waiting for transfer to distant hotels (Laem Tong, Loh Bagao, Long Beach).
The speedboat express
For whom: you are in a hurry, you have little baggage, you do not fear the wave.
For whom NOT: seasickness, young children, large suitcases, desire for comfort.
- Price: from 1,000 THB
- Duration: about 1 hour (compared to about 2h20 by ferry)
- Departure: Rassada Pier or Chalong Pier
- Baggage: 10 kg max, the rest in the hold (pays extra)
- Comfort: 40-60 passengers crowded together, engine noise, shocks if rough seas
We only recommend it if your schedule is really tight (eg: you arrive at 1 p.m. in Phuket, you want to be in Phi Phi before dark).
The airport → ferry combo
Agencies offer an all-in-one ticket:
- Shared taxi airport → Rassada Pier
- Ferry Rassada → Phi Phi
- Longtail Tonsai Pier → your hotel (sometimes included)
Price: 900-1200 THB all inclusive.
Advantage: you don't ask yourself any questions, someone is waiting for you at every step.
Disadvantage: 300-400 THB more expensive than if you do it yourself.
How to avoid scams
- Don't take a ferry that sells for 2000+ THB on the airport tarmac, it's 3x the price.
- Avoid the tuktuks that tell you "your ferry is full" so you can go elsewhere.
- Check actual arrival time, some “8:30am” ferries actually depart at 9:15am (waiting for other passengers).
- Pay in THB cash or via 12Go.asia (reliable platform, online, honest rates).
If your flight lands late
- Landing before 11 a.m. → the 1:30 p.m. (or 1:45 p.m.) ferry is easy
- Landing 11 a.m.-1 p.m. → the 3:30 p.m. ferry or the 4 p.m. speedboat, the last departures of the day
- Landing after 1 p.m. → sleep 1 night in Phuket, ferry the next morning. We recommend Patong (lively) or Kata (quiet) for the night.
Return Phi Phi → Phuket
Phi Phi → Phuket ferries leave at around 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.; speedboats from 8:20 a.m. to about 5 p.m. Arrive 30 minutes before departure at Tonsai Pier (check-in queue).
Need a ferry reservation for you? We take care of it, we'll take the tickets for you, we'll reimburse you on WhatsApp.
