Krabi to Koh Phi Phi Two hours by ferry, about one by speedboat.
The short answer: take the ferry from Klong Jilad pier in Krabi Town: about two hours to Tonsai pier on Phi Phi, around 450 to 500 baht, with sailings all year. If you are staying in Ao Nang, boats from Nopparat Thara pier take about an hour, but they run mainly from November to April.
Below: every pier and boat type side by side, the season, and what to know when you land on Phi Phi.
Krabi to Koh Phi Phi at a glance
Times and fares from Visit Thailand Today's 2026 guide, 12Go and Direct Ferries. They can change with the season.
| Option | Leaves from | Time | Price (one way) | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry | Klong Jilad pier, Krabi Town | About 2 hours | About 450–500 baht | All year |
| Speedboat | Klong Jilad pier | About 1 hour | About 850–1,250 baht | Varies by season |
| Ferry | Nopparat Thara pier, Ao Nang | About 1–2 hours | From about 500 baht | Mainly November to April |
| Speedboat | Nopparat Thara pier, Ao Nang | About 45–60 minutes | About 850–1,250 baht | Mainly November to April |
Compare live times and prices: all Krabi to Koh Phi Phi boats on 12Go.
Which one should you pick?
Take the ferry from Klong Jilad if you want the cheapest and most reliable crossing, or you are travelling between May and October. Many tickets include a van from your hotel to the pier.
Take a boat from Ao Nang if you are staying there between November and April. It saves the drive to Krabi Town and is quicker on the water.
Take a speedboat if time matters more than money, and the sea is calm. In wind it is a bumpy ride.
The piers
Klong Jilad pier is just south of Krabi Town and has the year-round ferries. Nopparat Thara pier is at the quiet west end of Ao Nang beach, a short songthaew ride from the main strip. A few boats also stop at Railay on the way.
All boats arrive at Tonsai pier, in the village on Phi Phi Don. There is a 20 baht island fee, paid in cash when you arrive.
The season
The ferries from Klong Jilad run all year, with morning and early afternoon sailings. From Ao Nang, the boats are dependable from about November to April and fewer and more weather-dependent in the monsoon months. In rough weather any boat can be cancelled, so do not plan a tight connection on the day.
On Phi Phi
Phi Phi Don has no roads or cars: you walk from the pier, and porters or longtail boats take bags and people to the other beaches. Pack light if you can. See where to stay on Koh Phi Phi.
Day trips to Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh leave from Tonsai. The national park fee there is 400 baht for foreign adults, swimming is not allowed, and the bay is closed every year from 1 August to 30 September.
Booking Krabi to Koh Phi Phi on 12Go
12Go lists the ferries and speedboats from Klong Jilad, Ao Nang and Railay, with which ones are running on your date and whether a hotel pickup is included.
Prices on 12Go can include a booking fee. In the high season, book a day or two ahead for the morning boats.
Krabi to Koh Phi Phi FAQ
How long is the ferry from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi?
About two hours from Klong Jilad pier in Krabi Town. Speedboats take about an hour, and boats from Ao Nang about an hour.
Do ferries run from Krabi to Phi Phi all year?
Yes, from Klong Jilad pier. The boats from Ao Nang run mainly from November to April.
Where do boats arrive on Koh Phi Phi?
At Tonsai pier in the village on Phi Phi Don, where you pay a 20 baht island fee in cash.
Can I go from Krabi to Phi Phi as a day trip?
Yes. Many tours from Krabi and Ao Nang visit Phi Phi and Maya Bay and return the same day; see our Phi Phi trip from Krabi page.
How do I get from Phi Phi to Koh Lanta?
By boat from Tonsai to Saladan pier on Lanta, about 30 minutes by speedboat or an hour by ferry. See our Koh Lanta vs Koh Phi Phi page.
Last checked: 7 November 2026. Boat times, piers, fares and season from Visit Thailand Today (Krabi to Koh Phi Phi and Phi Phi to Krabi guides, 2026), cross-checked with 12Go, Direct Ferries and Baolau; island fee from phuketferry.com; Maya Bay fee and closure from our Phi Phi pages. Timetables change with the season, so check before you travel.