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.
Phuket Excursions; Tel: 076 282906, 286340 www.phuket-excursions.com (from Nov 08, all one way prices will be 450B/person)
Note! Although ferry times are given below, there are slight departure time variations from one company to the next, but generally all leave at a similar time in the morning or midday. Agents will sell you a ticket which includes transfer and a pickup time which could be up-to an hour before sailing. This is the most practical solution, rather than trying to estimate times and get to the terminal on your own. When you arrive there on your own, you’re also likely to be faced with the confusion of multiple ferries and lots of people. Ultimately you should reckon on a pickup between 7:00am and 7:30am, arriving at the island some time before noon regardless of which agent or company you travel with. Afternoon ferries invoive a 12:30pm pickup, arriving at the destination about 15:00.
Ferries from Phuket to Phi Phi
Daily; 08.30, 10.30, 13.30 and 14.30 departing from the Rasada Pier ferry terminal, Phuket Town.
Ferries to Phuket from Phi Phi
Daily; 08.30, 13.30 and 14.30 departing from the Ton Sai bay pier.
Journey time is approx 1.5 hours and ticket prices (one way), 450 baht/person (half price for children under 11), (round trip) 800 baht/person.
Ferries: Phuket to Krabi (Ao Nang/Railay beach)
Daily; 08:30, departing from the Rasada Pier 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: 450 baht/person (half price for children under 11), (round trip) 700 baht/person.
Ferries: Phuket to Koh Lanta (via Krabi)
Daily; 08:30, departing from the ferry terminal, Phuket Town. Involves a change over at Phi Phi island and takes about five hours from point of leaving your hotel to final beach arrival.
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) 1,000 baht/person (half price for children under 11).
Speed boat from Phuket to Koh Racha
Daily; 11.30, 14.00, 17.00 departing from Chalong Pier, Phuket Town.
Speed boat from Koh Racha to Phuket
Daily; 09.00, 12.00, 16.00, departing from Koh Racha to Chalong Pier.
Journey time is approx 1.5 hours and ticket price (one way) 800 baht per person. More info contact Phuket five stars; Tel: 076 261562
Ferries and Speed boat: Phuket to Similan islands
Daily; 08.30, from the Thap Lamu Pier, Takua Pa - 50kms North of Phuket.
Speed boat: Similan islands to Phuket
Around 15.00 from Similan islands to Thap Lamu Pier
Journey time is approx 1.5 hours and ticket (round-trip) 2,500 baht. More info contact Jack Similan Travel: 076-443205.
Ferries: Phuket to Koh Yao Noi and Yai
Daily; 07.30, 09.30, 10.30, 11.00, 12.00, 14.30 and 17.00, departing from Baan Rong Pier, Northeast Phuket coast.
Ferries: Koh Yao Noi and Yai to Phuket
Daily: 07.00, 08.30, 10.00, 13.30, 15.00, departing from Manoh Pier to Baan Rong Pier, Phuket.
Journey time is 1 hour and ticket prices 100 baht per person.
Updated and correct: November 2008
