Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi Ferry: Compare Times & Fares
- Crossing time 8h 25m
- Operators 1
- Departures a day 1
2,295+ THB
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Island Delight: From Koh Tao's Shores to Koh Phi Phi
Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi Ferry Route
There is no single direct boat between these two islands, so a trip from Tao Island to Koh Phi Phi is completed in connecting legs rather than one non-stop sailing. Most travellers combine a morning boat off Koh Tao with an onward transfer through the Surat Thani or Krabi mainland gateways before boarding a final boat into Phi Phi's Tonsai Pier. Understanding this before booking helps you plan realistic connection times and avoid missing a leg.
Transport Modes and Route Structure
The journey typically uses a mix of several transport options, paired with a coach or minivan transfer across the mainland. Step one is the boat off Koh Tao to the Surat Thani area; step two is the overland transfer south towards Krabi; step three is the final boat crossing into Koh Phi Phi. Each leg is bookable individually or as a combined through-ticket, and the live schedule on this page reflects the current connections and 1 available each day.
Operators, Duration and Price
This route is served by Lomlahkkhirin High Speed Ferries, and the combined door-to-door journey currently runs at around the scheduled journey time, with fares starting from ฿2,295. Because the trip involves multiple legs and operators, both duration and price vary depending on which connection you book and the season you travel in — always check the exact times and total cost for your selected departure before confirming, since a missed connection on one leg affects the rest of the journey.
Departure and Arrival Points
Boats from Koh Tao leave from the island's main pier, arriving on the mainland where passengers transfer by road towards Krabi's boat piers. The final leg arrives at Tonsai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don, the island's main hub for hotels, restaurants and onward boat trips. Confirm your specific pickup point when booking, as transfer vehicles usually collect passengers from pier arrival halls or nearby hotels.
Onboard Comfort and Travel Season
Boats and coaches on this route typically offer onboard facilities, useful for a journey that spans several hours and more than one vehicle. Sailings run during all year round, though rough weather can occasionally affect the boat legs around Koh Tao and Krabi, so it's worth building in some flexibility if you're connecting to a flight or another booking afterwards.
Booking This Route
Because this is a multi-leg journey, booking a combined through-ticket is the simplest way to secure matching connection times across all legs. Use the live schedule and fare panel on this page to compare available departures and lock in your seat for the full Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi journey.
Travelling in the opposite direction? See the Koh Phi Phi to Koh Tao ferry schedule for return connections. You can also check the Koh Tao to Koh Samui boat times for the first leg on its own, or the Krabi to Koh Phi Phi ferry schedule for the final crossing. For general planning, the Koh Phi Phi island guide covers what to expect on arrival.
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.
