Updated: 2 October, 2024
The Phi Phi Islands are one of the most popular destinations that cannot be missed on your route through Thailand if you want to discover its paradisiacal beaches.
In this article I explain the different ways to get from Krabi to Phi Phi, by public transport or organized tours.
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Phi Phi Islands
Before starting, it is important to know that the Phi Phi Islands are an archipelago belonging to the province of Krabi, made up of 4 islands. The two largest and main islands are: Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh.
- Phi Phi Don: It is the only inhabited island, with restaurants and hotels. In its village, Tonsai, there is a pier where ferries and speedboats arrive.
- Phi Phi Leh: is where Maya Beach and other famous places are located.
â You may also be interested in this Phi Phi Guide with everything to do on both islands and how to get to Phi Phi Leh.
Krabi to Phi Phi
1. Ferry
The ferry from Krabi to Phi Phi is the cheapest way to get to the islands, although it is also slower. This option is ideal if you are travelling on a budget and want to spend a few nights on Phi Phi to explore them properly.
Ferries depart from several ports in Krabi Province. One of the main ones is Klong Jilad in Krabi Town.
Practical Info
- Travel time: between 2:00 and 3:30 hours depending on the boat.
- Price: from 12 euros per trip.
- Departure times: between 9:00 and 15:00 hours, depending on the time of year.
- Tickets : On this website you can see the schedules, prices and book the ferry ticket to Phi Phi with or without internal transport in Krabi. You can also use the form below.
2. Speedboat
A great alternative to get from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi is by speedboat, which saves you a lot of time. You will also need to stay at least one night to visit Phi Phi Leh and explore Phi Phi Don.
Another advantage is that since they are smaller boats, they do not need to leave from such large ports and can do so from more places such as floating docks. The main departure points are in: Krabi Town, Ao Nang and Railay.
- Travel time: between 0:30 and 1:15 hours depending on the boat and departure point.
- Price: from 22 euros per trip.
- Departure times: between 9:15 and 15:00 hours, depending on the time of year.
- Tickets : On the same website that I recommended to you before, you can see the schedules, prices and book the ticket for the speedboat to Phi Phi.
3. Excursion
A popular way to see the islands is with a Krabi to Phi Phi speedboat tour. These tours include everything from transportation, island hopping with several stops at tourist spots like Maya Bay, snorkeling equipment, and food.
This option is perfect if you only have one day to visit the islands and don't want to worry about logistics. Here you can book the full-day tour to the Phi Phi Islands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can go on a longtail boat to Phi Phi, but it is not convenient, the trip is too long to go on that type of boat, it would not be a pleasant trip.
If you want to have everything close by to explore the island properly, I recommend staying at The Beach Resort in Long Beach or the Princess Resort on Loh Dalum Beach.
Phi Phi Don is a tiny island, so you can walk to most of the sites. To get to the more remote beaches, you'll need to hire a longtail boat or rent a kayak.
Conclusion
In short, to go from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi, you have different options; surely one will adapt to your needs and budget so that you can enjoy these dream Thai islands.
In this guide to Thailand you can keep reading the main articles Iâve written about this beautiful country. You can also access the guide directly from the menu above.
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Hello, my name is Andrea, I am the creator and writer of Viajeros Activos (Active Travelers). I am a nomad, so I consider myself a full-time traveler, I am passionate about good food, and I am always looking for new adventures.