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Koh Samui lies in the Gulf of Thailand and Koh Phi Phi in the Andaman Sea, so no boat runs directly between them. The usual way is a combined bus and ferry ticket: a ferry from Koh Samui to the mainland, a coach across the Surat Thani and Krabi region, and a last boat from Krabi or Phuket to Ton Sai Pier on Koh Phi Phi.[1] You can compare and book such tickets on GoAsia.cc.
Combined tickets take from about 7 hours and up to 13 hours, depending on the boats and the bus connection.[2] On booking platforms they cost about $36 to $63 (October 2026).[2]
Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi by Ferry and Bus
Seatran Discovery sells bus and ferry transfers between Koh Samui, Donsak, Surat Thani, Krabi, Phuket (Rassada Pier) and Koh Phi Phi (Tonsai Pier).[1] Donsak is the mainland pier for the Samui crossing: Seatran Ferry sails between Donsak and Nathon on Koh Samui in about 1 hour 30 minutes, with a departure every hour.[3]
Ferry, Bus and Last Boat
After the ferry, a coach or minibus takes you across the mainland to a pier on the Andaman side, and a ticket sold as a package covers the whole chain. From Krabi town, the speedboat to Koh Phi Phi takes about 1 hour and costs 450 to 500 baht per seat from Khlong Jilad Pier or Krabi Marina Pier.[4] Boats to Koh Phi Phi also run from Rassada Pier in Phuket.[4]
Speedboat Options
Some packages combine a speedboat from Koh Samui with an express bus. Speedboats have limited luggage space, and high winds and rough seas can affect their schedules.[5] If you are prone to seasickness, a larger ferry is the more comfortable choice.
Flying Part of the Way
Koh Phi Phi has no airport. Bangkok Airways flies directly from Samui Airport to Krabi in about 50 minutes,[6] and from Krabi you continue by taxi or shuttle to a pier and take the boat to Koh Phi Phi.[6]
Tips for Traveling from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi
- Book in advance: During the peak season (December to March), combined tickets can sell out, so book a few days ahead.
- Keep your tickets handy: Staff at the piers and bus stops use your ticket to tell you which boat or bus to take next.
- Luggage: You move your own bags between boat and bus, so travel light.
- Park fee: Koh Phi Phi lies in a national park, and the park entry fee is 400 baht for adults and 200 baht for children, so keep the ticket.[4]
Timetable
| Ferry Koh Samui - Koh Phi Phi $ 36.18–62.28 7h – 13h | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Use the booking tool on this page to compare the transport options currently available from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi, including current prices and schedules.
The combined ferry, bus and boat ticket is the usual choice. On booking platforms such tickets cost about $36 to $63 depending on the boats (October 2026).
Combined tickets take from about 7 hours. Flying from Koh Samui to Krabi takes about 50 minutes, but you still need the transfer to a pier and a boat to Koh Phi Phi.
Combined tickets take from about 7 hours and up to 13 hours, depending on the boats and the length of the bus transfer on the mainland.
No. Koh Phi Phi has no airport. You can fly from Koh Samui to Krabi and take a boat from there, or use a combined ferry and bus ticket.
High winds and rough seas can affect speedboat schedules. If you are sensitive to motion, a larger ferry is the more comfortable choice.
No. Operators such as Seatran Discovery sell the ferry, bus and boat legs as one package, so the connections are arranged for you.
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 18, 2026.
- [2] 12Go: 12Go timetable: Koh Samui - Koh Phi Phi. Retrieved October 20, 2026.
- [3] Seatran Ferry Company: Seatran Ferry. Retrieved October 15, 2026.
- [4] Tourism Authority of Thailand: Phi Phi Don Island. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
- [5] Songserm: Songserm: Koh Samui, Phangan & Tao Ferries. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
- [6] Bangkok Airways: Flight Ticket from Samui to Krabi. Retrieved October 18, 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.