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Phuket Thaihua Museum
A well-curated museum on Phuket’s geology, sea life, trade, Chinese heritage, and tin mining. Best all-round introduction to the island’s history.
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
45 m
Average duration
51 m
Ferries per day
23
Distance
45 km
The best way to find a cheap ferry ticket from Ko Phi Phi to Phuket is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Ko Phi Phi to Phuket will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 23 ferries that leave Ko Phi Phi for Phuket on Thu, Aug 13, 23 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 13 the direct ferries cover the 45 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some ferries will get you there in just 45 m .
On Thu, Aug 13 the slowest ferries will take 59 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
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Tigerline Ferry
Andaman Wave Master
Andaman Wave Master| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Sailing Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Bundhaya Speed Boat | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Bundhaya Speed Boat | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Tigerline Ferry | Departure Time 04:45PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h15 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Tigerline Ferry | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Fri |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Phi Phi Cruiser | Departure Time 02:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Sat, Sun |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 11:01AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Chureang Travel And Tour | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed |
Operator Bundhaya Speed Boat | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Chaokoh Ferry | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Tigerline Ferry | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Chaokoh Ferry | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun |
Operator Phi Phi Cruiser | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Tigerline Ferry | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 0h45 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Chureang Travel And Tour | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 04:45PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Wed, Thu |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 1h30 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 1h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 1h40 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Mon, Sat |
Operator Phi Phi Cruiser | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 02:31PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 0h59 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
Operator Andaman Wave Master | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Sailing Days Tue, Wed, Thu |
The table below shows live departures for Ko Phi Phi to Phuket ferries for tomorrow, Thursday, August 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated ferry journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Andaman Wave Master | 8:20 AM Koh Phi Phi (Laemtong Beach) | 1h40 | 10:00 AM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 9:00 AM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 1h00 | 10:00 AM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 9:00 AM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Phuket Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 10:00 AM Koh Phi Phi (Laemtong Beach) | 3h00 | 1:00 PM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 10:30 AM Koh Phi Phi (Laemtong Beach) | 1h30 | 12:00 PM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 11:00 AM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 4h00 | 3:00 PM Phuket Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 11:00 AM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 2h00 | 1:00 PM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 11:01 AM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 2h59 | 2:00 PM Phuket Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 11:01 AM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 0h59 | 12:00 PM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 12:40 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 2h50 | 3:30 PM Phuket Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 12:40 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 1h00 | 1:40 PM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tigerline Ferry | 1:15 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 0h45 | 2:00 PM Phuket Chean Vanich Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tigerline Ferry | 1:15 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 2h15 | 3:30 PM Phuket Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tigerline Ferry | 1:30 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 0h45 | 2:15 PM Phuket Chean Vanich Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 2:30 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 2h00 | 4:30 PM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 2:30 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 3h45 | 6:15 PM Phuket Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 2:31 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 0h59 | 3:30 PM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 2:31 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 2h29 | 5:00 PM Phuket Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 3:15 PM Koh Phi Phi (Laemtong Beach) | 1h30 | 4:45 PM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 3:45 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 1h00 | 4:45 PM Phuket | 0 transfersDirect | |
Andaman Wave Master | 3:45 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 2h30 | 6:15 PM Phuket Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tigerline Ferry | 4:45 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 0h45 | 5:30 PM Phuket Chean Vanich Pier | 0 transfersDirect | |
Tigerline Ferry | 4:45 PM Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) | 2h15 | 7:00 PM Phuket Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Ferries from Ko Phi Phi to Phuket run on average 23 times per day, taking around 1h 14m. Cheap ferry tickets for this journey start at $16 if you book in advance.
There are 23 ferries per day. The earliest ferry runs at 07:00, the last at 17:00. The fastest ferry covers the 24 nautical miles (45 km) distance in 45m. There are 131 sailings per week.









Distance 24 nautical miles (45 km) |
Average sailing duration 1h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $16 |
Ferries per day 23 |
Direct ferries Available |
Average weekly sailings 131 |
Fastest ferry 45m |
First ferry 7:00 AM |
Last ferry 5:00 PM |
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A well-curated museum on Phuket’s geology, sea life, trade, Chinese heritage, and tin mining. Best all-round introduction to the island’s history.
A national museum inside Thalang’s historic district, covering local archaeology and the heroines of Phuket. Ideal for understanding regional history.
A former governor’s residence turned heritage museum. Visit for elegant interiors and insight into elite life during Phuket’s tin-mining prosperity.
Phuket’s historic core with colorful Sino-Portuguese buildings, murals, and shophouses. The island’s best area for walking, heritage, and photography.
The most famous street in Old Town, lined with restored facades and lanterns. Great for architecture, photos, and Sunday walking street atmosphere.
A hillside viewpoint with one of Phuket’s classic panoramas over Karon and Kata. Popular at sunset and easy to combine with southern beaches.
A Phuket Chinese-style stir-fried noodle dish with pork, squid, and greens. It reflects the island’s Hokkien heritage and is a signature local comfort food.
Rice noodles in a rich spicy coconut curry with fish, served with herbs and vegetables. A beloved southern Thai dish widely eaten for breakfast or lunch.
A thin, crispy crepe filled with a savory egg mixture, often with pork or seafood. This Phuket snack shows Chinese influence and is popular at local markets.
Refined southern Thai restaurant in a restored mansion. Known for heritage Phuket recipes, elegant plating, and a special-occasion atmosphere.
Casual local favorite for Phuket specialties such as mee hokkien and seafood dishes. Busy, traditional, and well known among residents and visitors.
Long-established seafood restaurant by the sea, popular for southern Thai seafood and sunset views. Lively setting with broad local menu choices.
Moderate for Thailand: beach areas cost more, but street food, local transport, and guesthouses stay affordable.
Tipping is not mandatory. Round up taxis, leave ฿20-100 at restaurants if no service charge, and tip small change at cafes.
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Phuket International Airport -> Phuket Old Town
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ko Phi Phi to Phuket by ferry. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest ferry, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Phuket, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Ko Phi Phi to Phuket ferries use the Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) to Phuket port pair, with some services arriving at Phuket Airport. Use this guide to compare Ko Phi Phi and Phuket ports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like port facilities and services.
Phuket Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options are available in the terminal.
Free WiFi is available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs located near main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Phuket Airport.
Available at Phuket Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phuket Airport: Terminal is wheelchair accessible.
Phuket Chean Vanich Pier has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Phuket Chean Vanich Pier: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
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