Ferries to Phuket - ferry timetable
Phuket is actually ‘only just’ an island, separated from the mainland by a narrow channel that is spanned by a causeway. Most the island’s visitors arrive by plane or car, but there are regular ferries linking southern Phuket to Phi Phi Don island, Krabi (Ao Nang Beach) and the Yao islands in Pha Nga bay.
Boats can get crowded in the high season, they aren’t terribly modern nor comfortable but you can sit on the top deck and tan. Be warned about the hazards of over-crowded boats, accidents are frequent. There are also private speed boat transfers for hire at premium rates.
NOTE! Although times and rates are quoted below, in reality it’s easier to trust the local travel agent to arrange your passage, and there are plenty of these in the tourist areas or attached to your hotel. They will quote you an all inclusive price which includes transfers to the ferry terminal and pick up time before actually sailing. In general there are ferries to the island leaving in the morning and early afternoon with several companies offering a similar service leaving at roughly the same time. Considering the effort and uncertainty of getting a taxi or bus to the ferry terminal it’s far more practical to let local agents arrange the ticket, their markup is low and you save little trying to do it independently. Thus times and rates might vary from the official ones given below, but it’s the most stress-free option.
Ferries from Phuket to Phi Phi
Daily; 08.30 and 13.30, departing from the ferry terminal, Phuket Town.
Ferries to Phuket from Phi Phi
Daily; 09.00 and 14.30, departing from the Ton Sai bay pier.
Journey time is approx 1.5 hours and ticket prices (one way), 350 baht per adult 200 baht for children under 11.
Ferries : Phuket to Krabi (Ao Nang/Railay beach)
Daily; 08:30, departing from the ferry terminal, Phuket Town.
Ferries : Krabi to Phuket
Daily; 15.30, departing from the ferry pier at Noppharat Thara Beach.
Journey time is approx 1 hour, 45 minutes and ticket prices: (one way) 400 baht (adult), 250 baht per child under 11 years old.
Ferries : Phuket to Koh Lanta (via Krabi)
Daily; 08:30, departing from the ferry terminal, Phuket Town.
Ferries : Koh Lanta to Phuket (via Krabi)
Daily; 13:30, from Sala Din Pier.
Journey time is approx. 4 hours and ticket prices (one way) 750 baht per adult, 750 baht, per child under 11 years old.
Ferries : Phuket to Koh Racha
Daily; 08.30, departing from the ferry terminal, Phuket Town.
Journey time is approx 1.5 hours and ticket price (one way) 300 baht per person, (round trip) 550 baht per person.
Ferries : Phuket to Similan islands
Daily; 08.30, from the Thap Lamu Pier, Takua Pa – 50kms North of Phuket.
Journey time is approx 1.5 hours and ticket price (one way) 700 baht per person, (round trip) 1,400 baht.
Ferries : Phuket to Koh Yao Noi and Yai
Daily; 11.00, 12.00, 14.30 and 17.00, departing from Baan Rong Pier, Northeast Phuket coast.
Journey time is 1 hour and ticket prices 50 baht per person.
