Phuket to Phi Phi Transfer by Ferry or Speedboat
Staying a few nights on Phi Phi Don? This transfer takes the logistics off your hands: a minivan collects you from your Phuket hotel, drops you at the pier and you cross by ferry or speedboat. On the way back a minivan meets you again and drives you straight to your hotel.
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Program options and prices
By ferry
One-way or return tickets, with or without minivan. Phuket → Phi Phi Don: hotel pickup 7:00 and 12:00, pier departure 8:30 and 13:30. Phi Phi Don → Phuket: departures 09:00 and 14:30. Check in 30 minutes before departure. Open return date — travel back any day.
› Schedule and what is included
By speedboat
One-way or return tickets, with or without minivan. Phuket → Phi Phi Don: hotel pickup 7:15, 9:15, 11:15; pier departure 9:00, 11:00, 13:00. Phi Phi Don → Phuket: departures 10:00, 14:00, 15:00. Check in 30 minutes before departure. Return date is booked in advance.
› Schedule and what is included
How the Phuket–Phi Phi transfer works
The door-to-door version starts with a minivan pickup; the drive to the pier takes around 40 minutes. You check in at the pier and board either the ferry or a speedboat to Phi Phi Don. When you are ready to leave the island, you take the boat back to Phuket, where a minivan is waiting to bring you to your hotel. If you already have your own way to the pier, boat-only tickets are also available, one-way or return.
Ferry or speedboat: which to choose
The ferry is the relaxed option. The crossing takes about 1.5–2 hours, and the big plus is flexibility: the return date is open, so you can head back to Phuket on whichever day suits you. Hotel pickups are at 7:00 and 12:00, with ferries leaving Phuket at 8:30 and 13:30; from Phi Phi Don they depart at 09:00 and 14:30. The ferry is also the option suitable for pregnant travellers.
The speedboat gets you to the island in just 45–60 minutes and has more departures. Pickups are at 7:15, 9:15 and 11:15, boats leave the pier at 9:00, 11:00 and 13:00, and return trips from Phi Phi Don run at 10:00, 14:00 and 15:00. The trade-off is that your return date has to be booked in advance.
Tickets and timing
Both options come as one-way or return tickets, with or without the hotel minivan, and children aged 4–11 travel at a reduced rate. Whichever boat you take, check in at the pier at least 30 minutes before departure. Remember that on arrival at Phi Phi Don every visitor pays a small island entry fee, so keep some cash handy.
Tips for your trip to Phi Phi
Pick the earliest boat if you want a full first day on the island, and choose the ferry if you haven't fixed your departure date yet. Our manager can book the transfer via chat or WhatsApp and help you pick the right time.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to get from Phuket to Phi Phi?+
The minivan ride to the pier is about 40 minutes. The ferry crossing takes around 1.5–2 hours, while the speedboat takes 45–60 minutes.
Can I choose my return date later?+
With the ferry, yes — the return date is open and you can travel back any day. With the speedboat, the return date must be booked in advance.
What time are hotel pickups?+
For the ferry, pickups are at 7:00 and 12:00. For the speedboat, pickups are at 7:15, 9:15 and 11:15. Please be ready in the hotel lobby on time.
Is the transfer suitable for pregnant women?+
Yes — the ferry transfer is suitable for pregnant travellers, so choose the ferry rather than the speedboat if you are expecting.
Are there extra fees on Phi Phi Don?+
Yes, every visitor pays a small entry fee on arrival at Phi Phi Don. It is not included in the ticket, so bring some cash.
Prefer without a crowd?
Private car tours with a Russian-speaking guide, up to 4 people, from your hotel.
