How to Get From Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi: Ferry, Speedboat & Prices
Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi: about 50 minutes to 2 hours by boat
Ao Nang is one of the easiest places to reach Koh Phi Phi from. Boats leave from Nopparat Thara pier, next to Ao Nang. They cross to Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don.
A slow ferry takes about 2 hours, while speedboats take about 50 minutes to an hour. This guide covers every operator, departure time and listed price, plus step-by-step instructions and tips for a smooth crossing.
Quick comparison
| Operator | Boat | Departs Ao Nang | Duration | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ao Nang Princess | Ferry | 9:30am (plus 3:30pm in high season) | About 2 hours | ฿650 with hotel pickup, or about ฿520 on 12Go |
| Andaman Wave Master | Andaman Wave Express | 9:20am | About 1 hour 10 minutes | From about €24.87 (Ferryhopper) |
| Bundhaya | Speedboat | 10:10am and 2:40pm | About 50 minutes | About ฿900 |
| Koh Yao Sun Smile | Speedboat | 11:40am (plus 9:40am and 1:40pm in high season) | About 1 hour | About ฿820 to ฿890 |
All boats arrive at Tonsai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don.
Where the boats leave from
Nopparat Thara pier, Ao Nang: where boats to Koh Phi Phi leave
Boats to Koh Phi Phi leave from Nopparat Thara pier, at the western end of Ao Nang beside Nopparat Thara Beach. The Ao Nang Princess ticket includes a van pickup from your hotel.
For other boats, take a short taxi or songthaew to the pier. Arrive at least 15 minutes early.
Option 1: Ao Nang Princess ferry
Ao Nang Princess: the slow, steady ferry to Koh Phi Phi
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Departs | 9:30am daily, plus 3:30pm in high season |
| Duration | About 2 hours |
| Price | ฿650 including hotel pickup, or about ฿520 on 12Go |
| Stops | Calls at Railay East at 9:45am |
| Best for | Budget travellers and those who want hotel pickup |
The Princess is the slow, steady option. It's a larger boat, so it's usually more comfortable in choppy seas. It also stops at Railay on the way, which is handy if you're staying there.
How to do it:
- Book through your hotel or online.
- Wait in your hotel lobby for the van pickup.
- Board the ferry at Nopparat Thara pier at 9:30am.
- Arrive at Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi at about 11:30am.
- Pay the ฿20 island fee in cash on arrival.
Option 2: Andaman Wave Express
Andaman Wave Express: a mid-speed morning crossing
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Departs | 9:20am |
| Arrives | 10:30am |
| Duration | About 1 hour 10 minutes |
| Price | From about €24.87 on Ferryhopper |
| Best for | A mid-speed morning crossing |
This boat is listed on Openferry and Ferryhopper, but not on Visit Thailand Today. Ferryhopper says it may run anywhere from once a week to 6 days a week depending on the month. Check availability for your date.
Option 3: Bundhaya speedboat
Bundhaya speedboat: the fastest way to Koh Phi Phi
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Departs | 10:10am and 2:40pm |
| Arrives | 11:00am and 3:30pm |
| Duration | About 50 minutes |
| Price | About ฿900 |
| Best for | The fastest crossing and an afternoon option |
Bundhaya is the quickest way across. It runs every day. The 2:40pm boat is useful if you arrive in Ao Nang late in the morning.
How to do it:
- Book online or through a travel agent in Ao Nang.
- Take a taxi or songthaew to Nopparat Thara pier.
- Check in at least 15 minutes before departure.
- Arrive at Tonsai Pier about 50 minutes later.
- Pay the ฿20 island fee in cash.
Option 4: Koh Yao Sun Smile speedboat
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Departs | 11:40am, plus 9:40am and 1:40pm in high season |
| Duration | About 1 hour |
| Price | About ฿820 to ฿890 |
| Best for | A late-morning speedboat |
This gives you a slightly cheaper speedboat option, with extra departures in high season.
Fees on arrival
Tonsai Pier, Koh Phi Phi: pay the ฿20 island fee on arrival
| Fee | Price | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Phi Phi island fee | ฿20 | Cash at Tonsai Pier on arrival |
| National park fee (Maya Bay and outer islands) | ฿400 adult | Paid on tours, not on the ferry |
No pier fee is listed at Nopparat Thara.
Staying at Laem Tong?
Laem Tong, Koh Phi Phi: check boat drop-offs before booking
None of the Ao Nang boats listed by Visit Thailand Today go to Laem Tong. The same guide says "some speedboats" do. If your resort is at Laem Tong, ask your hotel or operator before booking, or arrange a longtail from Tonsai.
Coming from Railay?
Railay East: boats to Koh Phi Phi call at the floating pier
Boats also call at the floating pier at Railay East. The Princess ferry leaves at 9:45am. Bundhaya speedboats leave at 10:30am and 3pm. Koh Yao Sun Smile leaves at 12pm.
Tips
- Book at least a day ahead in peak season. Morning boats fill fast.
- Sit at the back of a speedboat if you get seasick. The front bumps the most.
- Pack light. You may wade to the boat at some piers. Phi Phi also has no cars.
- Carry cash for the ฿20 island fee.
- Take the earliest boat you can to enjoy a full afternoon on Phi Phi.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Going to Ao Nang beach instead of Nopparat Thara pier.
- Assuming every boat stops at Laem Tong.
- Forgetting the ฿20 island fee on arrival.
- Booking an afternoon speedboat with no backup if seas are rough.
- Trusting one site's timetable without checking your ticket.
Sourced from Visit Thailand Today Krabi to Koh Phi Phi Ferry (2026), Openferry Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi and Ferryhopper Ao Nang to Phi Phi Islands.