| Offer | Duration | Price (Oct. 2026) | Key points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferry Phuket – Phi Phi Tonsai or Laem Tong | about 2 h | from about $13.50 | departures from Phuket at 8:30 and 13:45, returns from Phi Phi at 11:00 and 14:30, optional hotel pickup | See |
| Speedboat Phuket – Phi Phi or Lanta | about 1 h | see the page | faster, sometimes rougher in swell | See |
| One-way ticket Phuket – Phi Phi | about 2 h | see the page | simple transfer between Phuket and Phi Phi | See |
Departures from Phuket: Rassada
Boats leave from Rassada Pier, east of Phuket Town, and arrive at Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don. According to a guide updated on 6 October 2026, the big ferries take about 2 hours and the speedboats about 1 hour, with departures roughly every hour from 8:30 to 15:30. Other sources give a last crossing around 15:30 or 16:00: do not count on a late boat. Arrive 30 to 45 minutes before departure, with the confirmation email as well as the ticket on your phone.
Ferry: the simple choice
The ferry takes about 2 hours and the pier ticket office price is about 500 to 700 THB depending on the source. On the listing, check-in is at Gate 3, ferry section. We could not note the rating of this listing: read the reviews before booking. It is worth it if you are not in a hurry and want the lowest price.
Speedboat: save an hour
The speedboat makes the crossing in about 1 hour; fares seen on booking sites run from about 750 to 850 THB. It is faster but more exposed to swell: avoid it if you are prone to seasickness, especially from May to October.
Sleep on Phi Phi or come back the same day?
The return times from Phi Phi (11:00 and 14:30 on the ferry listing) make a same-day round trip possible but short. To see the island and Maya Bay, the speedboat day trip is more practical. If you stay overnight, book before arriving in high season (December to February).
Pitfalls and tips
- Arrival fee: Tonsai Pier asks for 20 THB in cash on arrival, according to an October 2026 guide.
- Airport ticket: some packages combine a private transfer and a boat ticket. The time you pick is not the boat time, which depends on your flight, and an issued ticket cannot be changed or refunded. See from the airport to the beaches.
- Laem Tong: for the north of the island you need a boat that goes to Laem Tong: about 1.5 hours by speedboat or 3 hours by ferry.
- Flights: do not pair the last boat with a flight the same evening.
- Getting to the pier: see getting around Phuket.
FAQ
How long is the Phuket to Phi Phi ferry?
About 2 hours by ferry and about 1 hour by speedboat, depending on the operator.
Where does the ferry to Phi Phi leave from?
From Rassada Pier in Phuket, to Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don.
How much is the ferry to Phi Phi?
About 500 to 700 THB by ferry and 750 to 850 THB by speedboat at the pier ticket office; the ferry listing starts at about $13.50 (October 2026).
What time does the first boat leave?
Around 8:30; the last leaves around 15:30 or 16:00 depending on the source.
