How to Get from Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi

Taking a combination of the bus and ferry from Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi is a popular option. A great advantage is that buses travel during the night. That means you can save a night on accommodation and won’t waste an entire day on travelling. The easiest way is to book a direct ticket that includes both the bus to the pier as well as the ferry to Koh Phi Phi. If this option is sold out, keep on reading. Later we explain how to book the tickets separately.

When travelling by bus + ferry via Krabi, you take a bus from Bangkok to Krabi Bus Terminal, take a taxi to Klong Jilad Pier, and catch a boat to Koh Phi Phi. Total travel time takes around .

The fastest way to get to the stunning islands of Koh Phi Phi from Bangkok is by flight. To do this, you have two ways: via Krabi or via Phuket. Both routes are good options. And you can also consider staying for a day or two in either Krabi or Phuket. It’s important to know that there are two airports in Bangkok, and both have flights going to Krabi and Phuket. To know how to get to these airports, check out our detailed guides for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport and Don Mueang Airport. Taking a flight from Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi via Phuket is a little more expensive than flying via Krabi, especially when you’re travelling solo. Combined fares start from $2 — which includes the flight from Bangkok to Phuket, the taxi from Phuket Airport to Rassada Pier and the ferry going to Koh Phi Phi.