1
Confirm your Koh Phi Phi departure pier.
Most services start at Tonsai Pier or a listed operator pier. Check the reporting time and arrive early.
Operator ferry
Andaman Wave Master lists Phi Phi Island Tonsai Pier to Krabi Klong Jilad Pier ferries at 10:30-12:30 and 15:30-17:30, operating daily.
Ticket scope
Andaman Wave Master says the listed Phi Phi-Krabi prices are for the ferry ticket only and do not include land transfer in Krabi, Lanta or Phi Phi.
Live partner range
12Go lists ferry plus van from Ton Sai Pier starting at 08:45 and running as late as 16:45 on the checked page; the local route data lists ferry, speedboat and ferry plus van options.
Ferry and weather buffer
Island routes can depend on pier reporting time, ferry crossing and sea conditions. Avoid tight flight or train connections after the transfer.
If the schedule changes
Check the operator ticket for the next available ferry or combined transfer. Private road transfer does not replace the ferry crossing where one is required.
Before the boat - step by step
1
Confirm your Koh Phi Phi departure pier.
Most services start at Tonsai Pier or a listed operator pier. Check the reporting time and arrive early.
2
Check in for ferry or speedboat boarding.
Leave time for ticket checks and luggage handling. Pier areas can get crowded around popular departure times.
3
Cross from Koh Phi Phi to the Krabi coast.
Ferry is usually easier with luggage. Speedboat is faster but more sensitive to weather and sea conditions.
4
Check Krabi arrival and onward transfer.
Some tickets finish at the pier, while others include van transfer to Krabi areas or the airport.
Check onward transfer
The checked official ferry times are 10:30 and 15:30 from Tonsai. The afternoon ferry is risky for same-day flights.
Last-mile check
Check the exact pier and whether onward hotel, airport or city transfer is included after the boat. Some tickets end at the pier only.
Pickup and drop-off check
Save a screenshot before you leave the airport, pier or hotel.Use this as a planning point. Still follow the exact partner ticket.
Pickup
Tonsai Pier or operator pier
Drop-off
Krabi
What to check before booking
Check the exact pickup point, reporting time and final drop-off on the partner ticket.
Check baggage allowance, extra-bag rules and whether large items need a bigger vehicle.
Check whether ferry crossing, pier transfer and onward transfer are included.
Check whether the service is fixed schedule, shared transfer or door-to-door.
Sources & freshness
Last checked: July 2026
Source basis: partner availability plus public route context
Partner source: 12Go partner availability
Price ranges: indicative THB ranges, where shown, checked 2026-07
Confidence: Medium
12Go partner availability
Route pages are planning guidance, not live timetables. Final price, schedule, pickup point and support rules are confirmed by the booking partner or operator before payment.
Practical notes
If you need Krabi Airport the same day, the 10:30 standard ferry is the safer official ferry to plan around than the 15:30 ferry.
For airport or hotel connections, compare joint ferry plus van tickets. They can solve the Klong Jilad onward leg if the inclusions are clear.
Do not assume a ferry ticket includes Krabi hotel or airport transfer. Andaman Wave Master explicitly says the ferry price is boat-only.
Speedboat is faster on paper, but ferry is usually calmer with luggage. Choose speedboat only if sea conditions and your stomach agree.
FAQs
Which pier do I use from Phi Phi to Krabi?
The checked Andaman Wave Master ferry runs from Phi Phi Island Tonsai Pier to Krabi Klong Jilad Pier.
What is the first official ferry to Krabi?
Andaman Wave Master lists a 10:30-12:30 Tonsai to Klong Jilad ferry. Live partner listings may show earlier ferry plus van products, so check your date.
Does the ferry ticket include hotel transfer?
The Andaman Wave Master ferry listing says its prices are ferry ticket only and do not include land transfer. Joint tickets from partners may include onward van transfer.
Can I catch a Krabi Airport flight the same day?
For afternoon flights, use the first practical morning boat and a clear onward transfer. For morning flights, leave Phi Phi the previous day.
Ferry or speedboat?
Ferry is calmer and better with luggage; speedboat is faster but more weather-sensitive. Before a flight, reliability and buffer beat raw speed.
Last checked July 2026. Thailand Transfer Guide is an independent travel comparison guide, not the transport operator. Booking, payment, ticket changes and support are handled by the booking partner or operator. Final price, schedule, pickup point and luggage rules must still be checked on the partner ticket.
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Route details
Phi Phi to Krabi: ferry and speedboat guide
Koh Phi Phi to Krabi is a short sea crossing with a long list of possible onward plans: Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Railay, Krabi Airport or another island transfer. The pier fact is simple - Tonsai to Klong Jilad for the standard Andaman Wave Master ferry - but the practical question is what happens after Klong Jilad. If a flight is involved, take the first practical morning boat and avoid building the day around the last ferry.
Independent guide · prices checked 07/2026 · booking handled by 12Go, an established Asia travel booking platform. We may earn a commission at no extra cost; final price, schedule and support stay on the partner site.
Route steps
Before the boat - step by step
Use these steps to keep the Phi Phi pier, sea crossing and Krabi arrival details clear.
2
Check in for ferry or speedboat boarding.
Leave time for ticket checks and luggage handling. Pier areas can get crowded around popular departure times.
3
Cross from Koh Phi Phi to the Krabi coast.
Ferry is usually easier with luggage. Speedboat is faster but more sensitive to weather and sea conditions.
4
Check Krabi arrival and onward transfer.
Some tickets finish at the pier, while others include van transfer to Krabi areas or the airport.
Travel warning
Check where the Krabi side of the ticket ends
The checked official ferry times are 10:30 and 15:30 from Tonsai. The afternoon ferry is risky for same-day flights.
Joint tickets and ferry-only tickets end in different places. Read whether your booking ends at Klong Jilad, a Krabi hotel, Ao Nang or the airport.
Bad weather can affect ferry and speedboat comfort or timing. Do not run this route tight before a flight.
Simple rule:
If you need Ao Nang, Krabi town or Krabi Airport, choose a ticket that clearly includes the onward transfer.
Practical tips
Small things that make Krabi transfers easier
These notes are specific to travelling from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi by ferry or speedboat.
If you need Krabi Airport the same day, the 10:30 standard ferry is the safer official ferry to plan around than the 15:30 ferry.
For airport or hotel connections, compare joint ferry plus van tickets. They can solve the Klong Jilad onward leg if the inclusions are clear.
Do not assume a ferry ticket includes Krabi hotel or airport transfer. Andaman Wave Master explicitly says the ferry price is boat-only.
Speedboat is faster on paper, but ferry is usually calmer with luggage. Choose speedboat only if sea conditions and your stomach agree.
Arrive at Tonsai Pier early. Phi Phi pier check-in can feel chaotic when multiple boats leave around the same time.
For afternoon flights from Krabi, use the first practical morning departure and keep road transfer time after Klong Jilad.
For morning flights from Krabi, leave Phi Phi the previous day. There is no humane same-morning ferry plan for an early airport check-in.
FAQ
Questions about Koh Phi Phi to Krabi
Which pier do I use from Phi Phi to Krabi?
The checked Andaman Wave Master ferry runs from Phi Phi Island Tonsai Pier to Krabi Klong Jilad Pier.
What is the first official ferry to Krabi?
Andaman Wave Master lists a 10:30-12:30 Tonsai to Klong Jilad ferry. Live partner listings may show earlier ferry plus van products, so check your date.
Does the ferry ticket include hotel transfer?
The Andaman Wave Master ferry listing says its prices are ferry ticket only and do not include land transfer. Joint tickets from partners may include onward van transfer.
Can I catch a Krabi Airport flight the same day?
For afternoon flights, use the first practical morning boat and a clear onward transfer. For morning flights, leave Phi Phi the previous day.
Ferry or speedboat?
Ferry is calmer and better with luggage; speedboat is faster but more weather-sensitive. Before a flight, reliability and buffer beat raw speed.
Editorial check
Sources & freshness
Last checked: July 2026
Source basis: partner availability plus public route context
Partner source: 12Go partner availability
Price ranges: indicative THB ranges, where shown, checked 2026-07
Confidence: Medium
12Go partner availability
Route pages are planning guidance, not live timetables. Final price, schedule, pickup point and support rules are confirmed by the booking partner or operator before payment.
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Compare ferry, speedboat and ferry plus van options from Koh Phi Phi to Krabi.
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Independent guide · prices checked 07/2026 · booking handled by 12Go, an established Asia travel booking platform. We may earn a commission at no extra cost; final price, schedule and support stay on the partner site.