Phuket to Phi Phi Ferry or speedboat.
The short answer: almost every boat leaves from Rassada Pier near Phuket Town and arrives at Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don. A speedboat takes about 45 minutes to an hour, a big ferry closer to two hours, and both run only in the daytime. The cheapest tickets on 12Go were around US$14 when we checked.
Below: the boat types, what they cost on 6 November 2026, the small fee you pay on arrival, the luggage limits, and how to get to Rassada from the airport or your hotel.
Phuket to Phi Phi at a glance
Prices are what 12Go listed for a one-way ticket on 6 November 2026, and they can include 12Go's booking fee. Departure times change with the season.
| Option | Time on the water | Leaves from | Price (one way) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big ferry | Up to about 2 hours | Rassada Pier | From about US$13–14 (Phi Phi Cruiser) | Lower fares, lots of luggage, calmer ride |
| Speedboat | About 45m – 1h | Rassada Pier | From about US$15 (Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club) | Getting there fast |
| Boat + pickup | Add the drive to Rassada | Your hotel, Phuket Town or the airport | More than the boat alone | Arriving with bags and no plan for the pier |
Compare live times and prices: all boats on 12Go.
Which one should you pick?
Take the big ferry if you have a big suitcase or you get seasick easily. It is slower, but the ride is steadier.
Take a speedboat if you want to be on the beach by mid-morning. Expect a bumpy, wet ride when the sea is up.
Book a ticket with pickup if you are coming straight from the airport or a hotel far from Phuket Town. On 12Go, taxi-and-ferry tickets were the most popular choice on this route.
Where the boats leave from
Rassada Pier is on the east side of the island, close to Phuket Town. From Patong it is about 19 km, roughly 20 to 25 minutes by car without traffic. Get there at least half an hour before your boat: the pier is busy in the morning and you have to find your company's check-in desk.
Most boats arrive at Tonsai Pier, the main village on Phi Phi Don. A few, including some Seatran Phuket services, also stop at Laem Tong beach at the north end of the island, which is handy if your hotel is there.
Boats run in the daytime only. On the day we checked, 12Go listed departures from Rassada between about 08:30 and 15:30.
Pier fee and luggage
When you arrive at Tonsai Pier you pay a 20 baht pier and cleaning fee per person. It is not included in the ticket, so keep some small change.
Most operators allow one suitcase of up to 20 kg plus a handbag. Extra bags are usually charged at the pier, around 100 baht each, in cash. Check the rules for your operator before you go.
Day trip or staying over?
If you only want to see Maya Bay and the lagoons and come back the same day, a regular ferry is not the easiest way to do it. A day tour from Phuket picks you up at your hotel and covers the bay, the viewpoints and the snorkel stops in one go. See our Phi Phi and Maya Bay day trip page.
Booking Phuket to Phi Phi on 12Go
12Go lists the ferries and speedboats from several operators on one page, including Phi Phi Cruiser, Chaokoh, Andaman Wave Master, Seatran Phuket and Satun Pakbara Speed Boat Club, so you can compare times and fares before you choose.
You can also book the boat together with a pickup from your hotel, Phuket Town or the airport. Prices on 12Go can include a booking fee.
Phuket to Phi Phi FAQ
How long is the ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi?
About 45 minutes to an hour by speedboat and up to about two hours on a big ferry.
Which pier do boats to Phi Phi leave from?
Rassada Pier, near Phuket Town on the east side of the island. Most boats arrive at Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don.
Is there a fee when you arrive on Phi Phi?
Yes. Visitors pay 20 baht per person at Tonsai Pier. It is not part of the ferry ticket.
Can I go to Phi Phi in the evening?
No. Boats from Rassada run in the daytime only; on 6 November 2026 the last departure listed on 12Go was around 15:30.
Do I need to book in advance?
Booking ahead is the safer choice in high season, and it lets you add a pickup from your hotel or the airport.
Last checked: 6 November 2026. Boat times, operators and prices from 12Go; pier fee and luggage rules from operator terms on phuketferry.com; distances from Rome2Rio. Timetables change with the season, so check before you travel.