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- Crossing time 30m–1h 45m
- Operators 5
- Departures a day 7
615+ THB
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Island Hopping Bliss: From Railay to Koh Phi Phi
Railay to Koh Phi Phi: Ferry and Speedboat Options
Travelling from Railay to Koh Phi Phi means combining a short longtail boat hop with a sea crossing, since Railay's limestone cliffs cut it off from any direct pier. Most travellers first take a longtail boat from Railay Beach to Ao Nang or Krabi Town, then join a ferry and speed boat bound for Koh Phi Phi. Booking both legs together, or choosing a transfer package that includes the connection, is the simplest way to avoid a scramble between piers.
Departure and Arrival Points
Longtail boats leave from Railay East (Tonsai Pier area) and Railay West depending on tide and weather, landing at Ao Nang Pier or Krabi Town's Klong Jilad Pier. From there, several operators and other operators run ferry and speed boat services on to Koh Phi Phi, arriving at Tonsai Pier on the island, right at the edge of the main village and its beaches.
Operators, Frequency and Booking
several operators operates this connection with 10 scheduled departures a day, so travellers heading from Railay have a realistic range of times to plan around rather than a single fixed slot. The onward crossing runs during all year round; outside this window, service can be reduced or suspended, so it's worth checking current sailing dates before finalising other plans. Journey time for the full Railay-to-Phi-Phi trip is shown on this page as the scheduled journey time — this covers the longtail transfer plus the ferry or speedboat leg, and can shift with sea conditions, so treat it as a guide rather than a guarantee.
Prices and What's Included
Fares for this route start from ฿615 per person for the ferry or speedboat leg; the Railay-Ao Nang or Railay-Krabi longtail transfer is usually booked and paid separately at the pier unless a combined ticket is offered. Onboard, expect onboard facilities on the main crossing, while the longtail hop is a short, open-air ride with no facilities beyond a life jacket. Booking your Koh Phi Phi ticket in advance secures a seat during busy periods and removes the need to negotiate longtail fares on the day.
Planning Your Trip
If you're short on time, ask your accommodation or a pier kiosk about combined Railay-Ao Nang-Phi Phi tickets, which cut down on waiting between legs. Travellers connecting onward from Krabi, Phuket or Trang airports can usually route through Ao Nang or Krabi Town first, then pick up the same ferry and speed boat services used on this page. It's also easy to build in a stop at Railay to Koh Lanta or Railay to Ao Nang if you want to break up the journey or explore the Krabi coast before heading out to the islands.
Ready to book? Check live times and fares above and secure your seat on the ferry and speed boat from Railay to Koh Phi Phi. If you're making the return trip, the Koh Phi Phi to Railay ferry schedule covers the same crossing in the opposite direction, including current departures and pricing.
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.
