{"id":29011,"date":"2026-06-13T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/?st-import=34d0671dd20a6252f30a8884c928c633"},"modified":"2026-07-24T00:59:39","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T00:59:39","slug":"koh-phi-phi-to-phuket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bordertobeach.com\/es\/koh-phi-phi-to-phuket\/","title":{"rendered":"Koh Phi Phi to Phuket: Ferry and Speedboat Guide (2026)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Koh Phi Phi to Phuket is one of the most popular ferry routes on the Andaman coast \u2014 the return leg from the islands back to the mainland hub. The crossing takes approximately 1.5\u20132 hours by ferry or 45 minutes by speedboat, with multiple daily departures from Ton Sai Bay. This guide covers every option with current prices and departure times.<\/p>\n\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/agent.12go.asia\/tools\/widget\/country_widget.js\"><\/script>\n<onetwogo-country-widget\n  country=\"TH\"\n   width=\"400\" agent=\"16173966\" lang=\"en\" fxcode=\"USD\" wl=\"12go.asia\">\n<\/onetwogo-country-widget>\n\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Koh-Phi-Phi\/Phuket\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=koh-phi-phi-phuket\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Koh Phi Phi \u2192 Phuket tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 1: Ferry to Phuket (Best Value)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard passenger ferry from Ton Sai Bay (Koh Phi Phi Don) to Rassada Pier in Phuket runs year-round \u2014 approximately 1.5\u20132 hours. Departures typically at 09:00, 13:00, and 14:30 (schedules vary by operator and season). Fares from ~250\u2013350 THB (~$7\u201310 USD). Operated by Pha-Nga Kanjana, PP Princess, and similar companies. Comfortable enough \u2014 bring something to read and choose a shaded seat if the sun is strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Koh-Phi-Phi\/Phuket-passenger\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=koh-phi-phi-phuket-passenger\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Koh Phi Phi \u2192 Phuket passenger tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Option 2: Speedboat to Phuket (Fastest)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shared speedboats cover the route in approximately 45 minutes \u2014 significantly faster than the ferry. Depart from Ton Sai Bay, arrive at Phuket\\&#8217;s Bang Rong Pier or Ao Po. Fares from ~600\u2013800 THB (~$17\u201322 USD). Better option if you have a tight onward connection \u2014 flights from Phuket airport are easily catchable from Bang Rong Pier via a 40-minute taxi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/12go.asia\/en\/travel\/Koh-Phi-Phi\/Phuket-speedboat\/?z=16173966&#038;sub_id=koh-phi-phi-phuket-speedboat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored noopener\">&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Search Koh Phi Phi \u2192 Phuket speedboat tickets on 12Go \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p>&#x2139;&#xfe0f; Ferries arrive at Rassada Pier in central Phuket Town \u2014 about 40 minutes from Patong Beach and 50 minutes from Phuket International Airport. Speedboats often arrive at Bang Rong or Ao Po in the north, which is closer to the airport but farther from Patong. Factor this into your onward transfer plans.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting from the Pier to Phuket Town \/ Beach \/ Airport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Rassada Pier (ferry arrivals): songthaews to Phuket Town (~30 THB), or taxis to Patong (~500 THB), Kata\/Karon (~600 THB), airport (~600\u2013700 THB). No fixed metered taxis \u2014 negotiate before you get in. Grab works well from the pier area if you have a Thai SIM.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Bang Rong Pier (speedboat arrivals): taxis to airport (~300\u2013400 THB, ~30 minutes), Patong (~600\u2013700 THB, ~1 hour). Quieter pier \u2014 fewer options, so pre-book a taxi or use Grab if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Quick Comparison<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Option<\/th><th>Time<\/th><th>Cost from<\/th><th>Best for<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Passenger ferry<\/td><td>~1.5\u20132 hours<\/td><td>~250 THB (~$7)<\/td><td>Best value, most travelers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Speedboat<\/td><td>~45 minutes<\/td><td>~600 THB (~$17)<\/td><td>Tight connections, speed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to Stay in Phuket<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <strong>[Travelpayouts Hotellook\/Agoda widget: Hotels in Patong Beach, Phuket]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3e8; <strong>[Travelpayouts Hotellook\/Agoda widget: Hotels in Kata Beach, Phuket]<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Related Guides<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"\/phuket-to-koh-phi-phi\/\">Phuket to Koh Phi Phi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/koh-phi-phi-to-koh-lanta\/\">Koh Phi Phi to Koh Lanta<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/phuket-to-krabi\/\">Phuket to Krabi<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/andaman-island-hopping\/\">Andaman Island Hopping Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links. When you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to get from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket \u2014 passenger ferry from 250 THB (~1.5\u20132 hours, best value) or speedboat from 600 THB (~45 minutes). 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