How to Get from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui
How to get from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui: ferry to Krabi, bus across the peninsula and the Donsak ferry, with times and fares.
Photo: Fabio Achilli from Milano, Italy / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Going from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui means leaving the limestone cliffs of the Andaman Sea behind and crossing the peninsula to the palm-fringed Gulf of Thailand. There is no direct boat. The trip is a boat to the mainland, a ride across Krabi and Surat Thani provinces, and a second boat to Samui, so plan on a full day of travel.
Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui by Ferry and Bus
Seatran Discovery sells bus-and-ferry transfers between Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) and Koh Samui as a single booking.[1] Booking one ticket for all legs means the boat, the bus and the final ferry are timed to connect.
First Leg: Phi Phi to Krabi
Ferries run from Tonsai Pier to Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi at 10:30 and 15:30 every day and take 2 hours. A seat costs 450 baht (about $13).[2]
Last Leg: Donsak to Koh Samui
The car ferries from Donsak to Koh Samui leave every hour from early morning to evening, and the crossing takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.[3] Seatran's ferry docks at Nathon pier in central Samui.[4]
Comparing Your Options
| Leg | Departures | Duration | Price |
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| Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) to Krabi (Klong Jilad Pier) | 10:30, 15:30 | 2h | 450 baht (about $13)[2] |
| Donsak to Koh Samui | Hourly | About 1h 30min[3] | Varies |
Tips for Traveling from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui
- Book in Advance: This is a popular cross-country route in high season, so reserve your combined ticket a few days ahead.
- Keep Your Sticker: Operators often give you a coloured sticker at check-in. It tells the staff at the transfer points which bus and which ferry you belong to.
- Pack Snacks and Water: Stops along the road are short, so bring food for the long ride across the mainland.
- Check the Weather on Both Coasts: The Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand have different weather, so a sunny Phi Phi can be followed by a rainy Samui.
Timetable
| Ferry Koh Phi Phi - Koh Samui $ 32.57โ45.89 6h 15m โ 10h 30m | |
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| Van Koh Phi Phi - Koh Samui $ 38.49 8h 30m | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui, including current prices and schedules.
No. The trip combines a ferry from Phi Phi to the mainland, a bus or van across the peninsula and a ferry to Samui. Seatran Discovery sells it as one booking.
Plan on a full day. The ferry from Phi Phi to Krabi takes 2 hours, the crossing from Donsak to Samui about 1 hour 30 minutes, and the road between them comes on top.
Ferries to Krabi leave from Tonsai Pier at 10:30 and 15:30.
No. A combined ticket from Seatran Discovery covers the legs between Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier) and Koh Samui.
Sources and background
Numbers in the text such as [1] refer to these sources.
- [1] Seatran Discovery: Seatran Discovery: bus and ferry transfers. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
- [2] Andaman Wave Master: Ferry Timetable From Phi Phi Island to Krabi. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- [3] Raja Ferry Port PLC: Sailing schedule. Retrieved October 31, 2026.
- [4] Seatran Discovery: About Seatran Discovery. Retrieved October 26, 2026.
Guide prices and journey times are indicative, not live quotes. A booked package may include transfers and waiting time as well as the main journey. Check the selected offer, pickup point and current conditions before booking.