Koh Phi Phi to Krabi is a boat journey, with scheduled ferries from Tonsai Pier to Klong Jilad Pier and shared speedboats to Kong Ka Pier. These pier arrivals are different from Ao Nang, Railay and Krabi Airport, so choose the actual drop-off that matches your plans. A ferry-only ticket to Klong Jilad ends at the pier; hotel and airport journeys need an onward transfer.
Ferry and Speedboat Options
Ferry from Tonsai to Klong Jilad Pier
Allow approximately two hours for the Andaman Wave Master ferry crossing from Tonsai Pier on Phi Phi Don to Klong Jilad Pier. This is the time between the two piers, excluding your journey to Tonsai, the reporting period before departure and travel after landing.
This arrival suits travellers continuing towards Krabi Town or arranging a separate road transfer to Krabi Airport. The ferry-only fare covers the sea crossing. Book any onward road transfer separately and allow time to get off the boat, collect your luggage and meet your driver.
Shared Speedboat from Tonsai to Kong Ka Pier
The shared speedboat service from Tonsai Pier to Kong Ka Pier takes approximately one hour, pier to pier. Compare this arrival point with Klong Jilad when arranging a pickup for Krabi Town. These are different piers, so give your driver the pier named on your ticket.
This option can suit travellers who prefer a shorter sea journey. Check any intermediate stops: a single boat leg does not necessarily mean a nonstop sailing. The crossing time excludes your journey to the departure pier and travel after landing.
Match the Arrival Point to Your Destination
Krabi Town: Klong Jilad and Kong Ka are distinct mainland arrival options. Arrange the final journey to your hotel or Krabi Bus Terminal using the actual pier and address, rather than the general destination name Krabi.
Ao Nang: Compare the Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang options if your hotel is in this area. A ticket ending at Noppharat Thara Pier and one ending at a named hotel-transfer area have different drop-off scopes.
Railay: Compare boats from Koh Phi Phi to Railay Beach and check the landing point and access to your accommodation. A Krabi Town pier arrival is a different destination from Railay.
Continuing from Klong Jilad Pier to Krabi Airport
With a ferry-only ticket from Tonsai to Klong Jilad, the airport journey has two separately arranged parts: the ferry crossing to Klong Jilad Pier, followed by a road transfer from that pier to Krabi Airport. The airport road journey is outside the ferry-only fare.
We recommend arranging the road transfer before leaving Phi Phi. Send your transfer provider the ferry operator, confirmed mainland pier, expected boat arrival, flight departure time, passenger numbers and luggage details. Follow your road-transfer confirmation for the driver's meeting point after disembarking and collecting your bags. Reconfirm the pickup if the boat schedule or arrival pier changes.
Plan backwards from your airline's check-in and bag-drop deadlines, allowing time for a delayed boat, unloading, meeting the driver and the road journey. The two-hour ferry crossing is only one part of this journey. Consider staying on the mainland the previous night if missing the flight would have a serious impact on your plans.
Before Booking from Phi Phi
Confirm the island departure: The ferry and shared speedboat options described here start at Tonsai Pier, also written Ton Sai Pier, on Phi Phi Don. If your hotel is elsewhere on the island, arrange your journey to Tonsai separately. Follow the meeting point and reporting deadline on your own ticket.
Compare the full fare: Enter your travel date and passenger numbers in the search above, then read the exact pickup and drop-off on each result. Shared boat fares are shown per person. Compare the total for your party and add the cost of any separately booked hotel-to-pier or mainland road transfer.
Check luggage and assistance: Tell the operator about large bags, diving equipment or mobility needs before paying, and confirm the allowance or assistance for the actual boat and any onward vehicle. If your departure point or final drop-off is unclear, contact Andaman Taxis with your hotel name and destination.
For a return trip, check the separate Krabi to Koh Phi Phi route for its own departure points and sailing times.