Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui Ferry Tickets & Timetables
- Crossing time 5h 45m–8h
- Operators 3
- Departures a day 3
1,110+ THB
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Koh Phi Phi to Samui Island by Ferry: Schedule and Tips
Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui: How to Get Between the Islands
There is no direct boat between Koh Phi Phi and Samui Island — the two islands sit on opposite sides of the Andaman and Gulf coasts, so the trip from Phi Phi Island to Koh Samui is completed in stages through a mainland hub. Most travellers connect via Krabi or via Surat Thani, combining a ferry with a coach or minivan transfer. Journey time is the scheduled journey time depending on the connection you choose, with fares starting from ฿1,090.
Route Options and Operators
The most common way to travel from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui starts with a ferry off Phi Phi from Tonsai Pier to Krabi's passenger port, followed by an overland coach or minivan transfer to the Surat Thani area, and a final ferry crossing from Don Sak Pier to Koh Samui, arriving at either Na Thon Pier or Lipa Noi Pier. Lomprayah High Speed Ferries Co., Ltd. and Phantip 1970 Co., Ltd covers this route with several transport options, and 2 are available for booking, so you can pick a combination of ferry and coach times that fits your onward plans.
Journey Duration and Schedule
Because the route involves a sea crossing, a road transfer, and a second sea crossing, total travel time runs to the scheduled journey time. Departures operate all year round, though the exact timetable can shift with sea conditions and low-season demand, so it's worth checking the live schedule shown on this page before you commit to onward plans on Koh Samui. Booking the ferry-bus-ferry combination as a single through-ticket is generally the smoothest option, since it holds your connection at each hub rather than leaving you to arrange each leg separately.
Departure and Arrival Points
On Koh Phi Phi, boats leave from Tonsai Pier, the island's main pier on Phi Phi Don. On the Koh Samui side, ferries from the mainland dock at Na Thon, the island's principal port town, or at Lipa Noi on the west coast, both a short taxi or songthaew ride from the main beach areas of Chaweng and Lamai. Krabi and Surat Thani function purely as transfer hubs on this route rather than stopovers, though travellers with a flexible schedule sometimes break the journey overnight in Krabi Town.
Onboard Comfort and Booking
onboard facilities are provided on the ferry legs of the journey, and the coach transfer between hubs typically runs air-conditioned with luggage space included. Because this is a multi-leg route, seats on the connecting service can sell out on the ferry or coach leg independently, particularly around Thai public holidays, so booking your full itinerary in advance is the safest way to secure matching departure times at each stage. Check the live departure options above and confirm your connection times before finalising accommodation on either island.
Travelling the other way? See the Koh Samui to Phi Phi ferry schedule for the same route in reverse. If your trip includes a longer stay on the Andaman coast, the Krabi to Phi Phi ferry connections page covers that first leg in more detail, and the Surat Thani to Koh Samui ferry crossing page details the final leg into the Gulf islands.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to print my ferry ticket or is mobile ok?
You don't need to print your ticket. Your boarding voucher is in your account: open Bookings, then View trip details, and click Download PDF. On the day of travel, show the QR code on it — on your phone is fine — to the ferry operator staff at the pier named on your ticket, and they will direct you to your boat.
If you'd prefer paper, print the PDF yourself.
What happens if my ferry is cancelled due to weather?
We are sorry when weather stops a sailing. Ferries usually run in rain; speedboats are more often stopped by rough seas.
If your trip is cancelled because of weather, your booking in Bookings shows a message once our team has confirmed the cancellation. You can then either move to the next available service with Change this booking, or cancel with Cancel & refund for a full refund.
If the sailing is running but you choose not to travel, the normal cancellation policy applies.
Why is my account locked?
We lock an account for a short time after several failed sign-in attempts in a row. It is an automatic safety measure: it stops someone else guessing your password, and it happens whether or not the person typing was you.
You do not need to contact us. The lock lifts on its own — see How long am I locked out for?
What is the difference between a locked and a blocked account?
Locked is automatic and temporary. It happens after repeated failed sign-in attempts and it lifts by itself — within a minute in most cases.
Blocked is a decision made by our team, and it does not lift on its own. If your account is blocked you will need to contact us; waiting will not change it, and neither will resetting your password.
If you are not sure which applies to you, get in touch and we will tell you.
How do I unlock my account now?
Wait, and try again. Every lock lifts on its own — a minute the first time, and never more than an hour however many attempts have failed. There is nothing to click and nobody to contact.
If you have forgotten your password, do not keep guessing: each wrong attempt makes the next wait longer. Use Forgot password instead. Resetting your password gets you straight back in.
My account locked but I never tried to sign in
Then someone else was trying to sign in as you, and the lock did its job — it stopped them.
Your account is safe: a lock means the attempts failed. Nobody got in. You do not have to do anything, and the lock will lift on its own.
We would still recommend two things:
- Change your password, especially if you use the same one on another website.
- Add an authenticator app in your account security settings, so a password alone is never enough to sign in as you.
If you get these repeatedly, contact us and we will look into it.
