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Phi Phi Tsunami Exhibit
A small tsunami remembrance display with photographs and information about the 2004 disaster and rebuilding period on Ko Phi Phi.
Cheapest price on Oct 28
$27
Average ticket price on Oct 28
$35
Fastest journey on Oct 28
1 h
Average journey duration on Oct 28
1 h 5 m
Ferries on Oct 28
2
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ban Ao Nam Mao to Ko Phi Phi is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ban Ao Nam Mao to Ko Phi Phi will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
On Wed, Oct 28, we found 2 ferries from Ban Ao Nam Mao to Ko Phi Phi, including 2 direct services.
On Wed, Oct 28 the direct ferries cover the 33 km distance in an average of 1 h 5 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 1 h .
On Wed, Oct 28 the slowest ferries will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Andaman Wave Master
Andaman Wave Master
Andaman Wave Master
Andaman Wave MasterFerries from Ban Ao Nam Mao to Ko Phi Phi run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 5m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $21 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 5 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 12:00, the last at 17:00. The fastest ferry covers the 17 nautical miles (33 km) distance in 30m.



Distance 17 nautical miles (33 km) |
Average sailing duration 2h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 (€18) |
Ferries per day 5 |
Direct ferries Available |
Fastest ferry 30m |
First ferry 12:00 PM |
Last ferry 5:00 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Ban Ao Nam Mao to Ko Phi Phi.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Tigerline Ferry | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 02:00AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Tigerline Ferry | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Sat |
The table below shows live departures for Ban Ao Nam Mao to Ko Phi Phi ferries for tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andaman Wave Master | 1:50 PM East Railay | 1h00 | 2:50 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 1:50 PM East Railay | 1h10 | 3:00 PM Koh Phi Phi (Laemtong Beach) | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last ferry of the day. | |||||
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