Phi Phi is in Krabi province, so from Krabi Town, Ao Nang or Railay the trip is shorter than from Phuket. Times and fares come from the operators’ sites on 27 October 2026; Andaman Wave Master says its schedule and period of operation may change without notice. Getting there from Phuket is a separate answer, Phuket to Phi Phi.
Krabi and Ao Nang to Phi Phi: all options
Fares are for an adult, one way.
| Option | From → to | Fare | Journey | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry, Andaman Wave Master | Klong Jilad pier (Krabi Town) → Tonsai Pier | 450 baht (child 350) | about 2 h | 09:00 and 13:00 daily |
| Speedboat, Bundhaya | Nopparat Thara pier (Ao Nang) → Tonsai Pier | from 1,000 baht | 50 min | all year, times not checked |
| Speedboat, Bundhaya | East Railay floating pier → Tonsai Pier | from 1,000 baht | 30 min | all year, times not checked |
| For comparison: ferry from Phuket | Rassada Pier → Tonsai Pier | 700 baht | 2 h | 08:30 and 13:45 |
Big ferries from Nopparat Thara pier in Ao Nang are sold on reseller sites, but we did not find a timetable on an operator’s own site, so we do not publish their times or fares.
From Krabi Town by ferry
Andaman Wave Master (TAT licence 34/00549) runs the ferry daily from Klong Jilad pier to Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don. Its timetable shows the morning sailing as 09:00 to 11:00 and the afternoon one as 13:00 to 15:30. An adult pays 450 baht and a child 350 baht. The operator states that the price is for the ferry ticket only and does not include land transfers in Krabi or on Phi Phi.
Klong Jilad is the province’s main passenger pier, on the south side of Krabi Town. By our OSRM estimate it is 19.3 km and about 26 minutes by road from Ao Nang. More on the town and the pier is in Krabi Town.
From Ao Nang and Railay by speedboat
Bundhaya Speed Boat lists all-year speedboats to Tonsai Pier:
- From Ao Nang (Nopparat Thara pier): 50 minutes, from 1,000 baht per person
- From Railay (East Railay floating pier): 30 minutes, from 1,000 baht per person
“From” means the lowest fare on the route list; the price for your date and time shows when you book. We did not check departure times. Nopparat Thara pier is next to Nopparat Thara beach; our Ao Nang guide gives 3.5 km and about 5 minutes from central Ao Nang.
Back from Phi Phi to Krabi and Ao Nang
| Option | From → to | Fare | Departures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry, Andaman Wave Master | Tonsai → Klong Jilad | 450 baht (child 350) | 10:30 (arrives 12:30) and 15:30 (arrives 17:30) |
| Speedboat, Bundhaya | Tonsai → Ao Nang | from 1,000 baht, 40 min | all year |
| Speedboat, Bundhaya | Tonsai → Railay | from 1,000 baht, 30 min | all year |
National park fee
Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Leh and Bamboo Island are in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, the same park that covers Ao Nang’s islands. Under the DNP fee table of 2 June 2023 foreigners pay 400 baht per adult and 200 baht per child on these three islands, and 200 and 100 baht elsewhere in the park. The ferry timetable does not say whether the fee is included, so carry cash and ask when you buy.
Phi Phi as a day trip from Krabi
- By ferry: 09:00 from Klong Jilad, at Tonsai around 11:00, back on the 15:30 ferry to Klong Jilad at 17:30: about 4.5 hours on the island
- By speedboat from Ao Nang or Railay: shorter crossings, but check the last boat back when you book
Neither the ferry nor the scheduled speedboats go to Maya Bay. It lies on uninhabited Phi Phi Leh and is visited on boat tours; it closes every year from 1 August to 30 September, and Time Out reported that it reopened on 1 October 2026 with swimming still banned. Tours with Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and Bamboo Island are on our Phi Phi page and the landing rules on Maya Bay.
Where next
From Phi Phi you can continue to Koh Lanta: Bundhaya lists speedboats between Phi Phi and Lanta from 700 baht all year, details in Krabi to Koh Lanta. Other day trips from the Krabi side, such as the Hong islands, are collected in Krabi excursions.
FAQ
How long is the ferry from Krabi to Phi Phi?
About 2 hours. Andaman Wave Master lists the morning ferry from Klong Jilad pier as 09:00 to 11:00 and the afternoon one as 13:00 to 15:30. A speedboat from Ao Nang takes 50 minutes and from Railay 30 minutes, according to Bundhaya Speed Boat. Add the transfer to the pier: the ferry fare does not include it.
How much is the ferry from Krabi to Phi Phi?
450 baht for an adult and 350 baht for a child one way on Andaman Wave Master from Klong Jilad pier, ferry ticket only, as of 27 October 2026. Bundhaya's speedboats from Ao Nang or Railay start at 1,000 baht per person. The national park fee of 400 baht for a foreign adult is separate unless your ticket says otherwise.
Is it better to go to Phi Phi from Krabi or from Phuket?
If you are staying in Krabi or Ao Nang, go from there: the ferry is cheaper (450 baht against 700 baht from Phuket's Rassada Pier) and takes about the same 2 hours, and the speedboat from Ao Nang takes 50 minutes. From Phuket the speedboat takes 1 hour from 800 baht. Phuket times and prices are in our Phuket to Phi Phi answer.
Where do boats to Phi Phi leave from in Ao Nang?
Bundhaya's speedboats leave from Nopparat Thara pier, next to Nopparat Thara beach north of central Ao Nang; our Ao Nang guide gives 3.5 km and about 5 minutes by road. The Andaman Wave Master ferry leaves from Klong Jilad pier in Krabi Town, 19.3 km and about 26 minutes from Ao Nang by our OSRM estimate.
Can I do Phi Phi as a day trip from Krabi by ferry?
Yes. Take the 09:00 ferry from Klong Jilad, arrive at Tonsai around 11:00 and take the 15:30 ferry back, which reaches Klong Jilad at 17:30: about 4.5 hours on the island. For Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon you need a boat tour, because the ferry only goes to Tonsai.
How do I get from Phi Phi back to Krabi or Ao Nang?
Andaman Wave Master's ferry leaves Tonsai for Klong Jilad at 10:30 (arrives 12:30) and 15:30 (arrives 17:30), 450 baht for an adult. Bundhaya lists a speedboat from Tonsai to Ao Nang in 40 minutes and to Railay in 30 minutes, both from 1,000 baht, all year.
Sources
- Andaman Wave Master (TAT licence 34/00549). Ferry Krabi (Klong Jilad) → Phi Phi: timetable and fares
- Andaman Wave Master. Ferry Phi Phi → Krabi (Klong Jilad)
- Bundhaya Speed Boat Co., Ltd. Andaman speedboat routes (Ao Nang, Railay, Phi Phi)
- DNP. National park entrance fees for individuals, 02.06.2023 edition (CSV)
- OpenStreetMap. Klong Jilad Pier (node 260742650); route by OSRM
- Time Out Bangkok. Maya Bay reopens on 1 October after its annual closure (29 September 2026)
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