Plan your trip
Phuket to Phi Phi
The most popular way to reach Phi Phi. Ferries leave from Rassada Pier near Phuket Town several times a day and cross to Tonsai Pier in about two hours; speedboats do it in under one.
Timetable pattern
Exact times vary by operator and season, but a typical high-season pattern looks like this:
| Direction | Typical departures | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket → Phi Phi | about 08:30, 11:00, 13:30–15:00 | Morning boats are the most reliable |
| Phi Phi → Phuket | about 09:00, 14:00–15:30 | Last boat usually mid-afternoon |
Speedboats run more flexible schedules, with departures roughly every hour in the morning in high season. In the monsoon, expect fewer boats and occasional cancellations.
Book Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry Online
Check real-time departure schedules from Rassada Pier. Compare operators (Andaman Wave Master, Chaokoh, Bundhaya) with optional hotel pickup in Phuket.
- Instant e-ticket on your mobile
- Optional hotel pickup (Patong, Kata, Karon)
- Standard ferries & high-speed catamarans
Advance booking recommended during high season (Dec–Apr) and holiday periods.
Getting to Rassada Pier
- From Phuket Airport: about 35 km, 45–60 minutes by taxi or pre-booked transfer (~650–800 THB). For step-by-step terminal pickup points, bus options and taxi scam warnings, read the Phuket Airport (HKT) to Rassada Pier guide on From-Airport.com.
- From Patong: about 30–40 minutes. Many ferry tickets include a shared minivan pick-up.
- From Kata, Karon or Rawai: allow 45–60 minutes in traffic.
On the boat
The large ferries have an air-conditioned lower deck, an open sun deck and simple snacks. The crossing passes the limestone islets of Phang Nga Bay to the north, and you approach Phi Phi Don with the cliffs of Phi Phi Leh on your left. Some ferries and speedboats can drop passengers at Laem Tong in the north; ask your resort.
Phuket day trips vs the ferry
Many tour boats from Phuket visit Phi Phi Leh, Maya Bay and Bamboo Island as a day trip and stop only briefly at Tonsai. If you plan to stay, take a regular ferry instead; tour boats rarely carry luggage. Read Day trip or overnight? before you decide.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi?
About 1.5 to 2 hours on a large ferry and 45 to 60 minutes by speedboat.
Can I go from Phuket airport straight to Phi Phi?
Yes, if you land in the morning. Allow about an hour to reach Rassada Pier and arrive 30 minutes before departure. Afternoon arrivals should check the last boat time or spend a night in Phuket.