Krabi to Phi Phi by Ferry or Speedboat: Which Transfer to Book
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For a currently verifiable ferry option, compare Ferry transfer to or from Phi Phi Tonsai or Laem Tong: €12.99 per person, 1.5–3 hours, 4.4 from 144 reviews. The previously recommended one-way ferry transfer currently redirects to an overview and is not bookable. The speedboat transfer costs €22.53 per person; from Railay, the Railay to Phi Phi speedboat costs €26.50 per person. Choose your destination pier and check the participation rules below.
If you only want to see Phi Phi for a day and come back, a transfer is the wrong ticket. Read which Phi Phi day trip to take instead.
Where the ferry leaves from
The Andaman Wave Master ferry leaves Klong Jilad Pier near Krabi Town and offers Tonsai Pier or Laem Tong Beach on Phi Phi Don. Select the pier for your accommodation and the correct direction.
For a hotel in Ao Nang, plan the journey to the pier as well as the crossing. The ferry page offers pickup options; check whether your selected fare includes your hotel transfer and compare the total before paying.
The tickets side by side
| Tour | Duration | From, per person | Rating | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-way ferry transfer to or from Koh Phi Phi | — | — | — | Currently unavailable |
| Ferry transfer to or from Phi Phi Tonsai or Laem Tong | 1.5 - 3 hours | €12.99 | 4.4/5 (144 reviews) | A drop at Tonsai or Laem Tong |
| One-way ferry with set departures | — | — | — | Currently unavailable |
| Speedboat transfer to or from Phi Phi and Koh Lanta | 50 minutes - 1.5 hours | €22.53 | 4.0/5 (47 reviews) | Saving time |
| Railay to or from Phi Phi by speedboat | 40 minutes | €26.50 | 4.8/5 (46 reviews) | Staying on Railay |
The ferry
The original one-way ferry link is currently unavailable. Its stored description advertises Krabi–Phi Phi transport and a hotel shuttle from Krabi Town, Ao Nang and Ao Nam Mao to the pier. Its current timetable and onboard facilities need a working booking page before they can guide a booking.
The available Tonsai/Laem Tong ferry starts at €12.99 per person. Its exclusions specify 20 THB per person for entry at Tonsai Pier, in addition to the ticket.
The URip ferry link also redirects to an overview and is not currently bookable. Its stored description mentions hotel pickup in Krabi and departures at 10:30 am and 1:30 pm; confirm the direction and schedule once its booking page returns.
The speedboat
The Krabi speedboat advertises Phi Phi in under an hour, with pickup options in Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Klong Muang and Tubkaek. Confirm the selected transfer option. It allows one 15 kg suitcase and one carry-on bag per person, with charges for excess luggage.
It is not for everyone. The booking page excludes people with motion sickness or a tendency to seasickness, babies under 1, pregnant travellers, people with high blood pressure or pre-existing medical conditions, wheelchair users and people over 65. Rating: 4.0 (47).
From Railay
If you are staying on Railay, the Railay-to-Phi Phi speedboat takes 40 minutes on a three-engine boat and has morning and afternoon departures. It stops at Railay East Floating Pier, and the listing is clear that there is no transfer to your hotel on Railay, so you make your own way from there. Rating: 4.8 (46). The Phi Phi stop is Tonsai Pier.
Before you book
Wheelchair access. Andaman Wave Master describes its Tonsai/Laem Tong ferry as wheelchair accessible on the ground floor only. The Krabi speedboat excludes wheelchair users. Confirm boarding arrangements for your date.
Luggage. The Krabi speedboat allows one 15 kg suitcase and one carry-on per person, with excess charged separately. The Tonsai/Laem Tong ferry includes room for luggage; confirm the allowance for any large bags.
Timing. Sea and weather conditions can change departure and journey times. Leave a generous buffer before a flight rather than relying on the shortest advertised crossing. The ferry and Krabi speedboat list English and Thai; the Railay transfer lists an English-speaking driver.
Our pick
Compare the available Ferry transfer to or from Phi Phi Tonsai or Laem Tong for an island stay, adding transport to Klong Jilad and the 20 THB Tonsai charge where applicable. Consider a speedboat only if its departure pier and participation rules fit your group.
