Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang Trip Overview

Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi
Distance
35 km (21.9 miles)
Price range
US$13-US$44
Ride Duration Range
40m-3h
Earliest Departure
01:45
Latest Departure
10:00
Most Popular Operator

Railay Eco Tour

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Travel Schedule Options from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang

by van-ferry,ferry,bus + ferry

Cheapest

Express van-ferry

by Songserm

10:30

3h

13:30

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

from

US$13

Fastest

Speedboat Ferry

by Koh Yao Sun Smile

11:00

40m

11:40

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

from

US$23

Speedboat Ferry

by Koh Yao Sun Smile

13:00

40m

13:40

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

from

US$23

Express van-ferry

by Songserm

15:30

3h

18:30

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

from

US$13

Speedboat Ferry

by Koh Yao Sun Smile

11:00

1h

12:00

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

from

US$35

Cheapest

Express van-ferry

by Songserm

from

US$13

10:30

3h

13:30

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

Fastest

Speedboat Ferry

by Koh Yao Sun Smile

from

US$23

11:00

40m

11:40

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

Speedboat Ferry

by Koh Yao Sun Smile

from

US$23

13:00

40m

13:40

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

Express van-ferry

by Songserm

from

US$13

15:30

3h

18:30

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

Speedboat Ferry

by Koh Yao Sun Smile

from

US$35

11:00

1h

12:00

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

Express Bus + Ferry

by Phantip 1970

from

US$14

10:30

3h

13:30

Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

Ao Nang, Thailand

Taking a ferry from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang

Fastest ferry: 40m

Cheapest ferry: US$23

The fastest: 40m

The cheapest: US$23

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

TV

Food

The fastest: 1h 45m

The cheapest: US$14

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 1h 15m

The cheapest: US$13

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

routes_hero-image-alt Ao Nang

About the ride from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang

Ao Nang is a resort town in Krabi Province in Southern Thailand. Popular with both local and foreign tourists, it has restaurants, shops, tour agencies and a wide choice of places to stay, including some luxury resorts with spas and some cheaper options. The highlight of Ao Nang is the surrounding Andaman Coast which has white sand beaches and the best coral reefs in Thailand. A great thing to do is take a day or half-day snorkelling trip to nearby beaches and islands.

Whether you’re coming back from a trip to the Phi Phi Islands or arriving on the mainland for the first time, there’s no convenient airport, so the only way to make the journey is by boat. There are several different options including speedboats and regular ferries. If you're staying the night in Ao Nang, you can also buy a combination ticket that includes the ride from the pier to your hotel.

Options for onward travel from Ao Nang include Krabi Town, from where you can take a bus to destinations across Thailand. Krabi Airport is a 30-minute drive from Ao Nang, and has flights to Bangkok, as well as to cities in Southeast Asia, China and Europe.

 

What you’ll see when traveling from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang

You’ll want to take a look out of the window during the ride or head up to the sun deck if there is one, as this corner of Thailand is extremely pretty, with gleaming white sand and small rocky islands dotted around in the turquoise water.

 

How to get from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang

Taking a ferry 

Choose between the Tourist Ferry, which takes 2 hours, and the Standard Ferry which takes 90 minutes. Both have cabins with A/C and toilets on board, and on the Tourist Ferry, you can also buy snacks and drinks. If you’re staying overnight in Ao Nang, you can buy a combination ticket which includes the ride to your hotel or guesthouse.

 

Taking a speedboat

There’s also a speedboat service which is faster. You might want to avoid taking the speedboat if the sea is rough though as the ride will be very bumpy.

All boats leave from Tonsai Bay on Koh Phi Phi Don, which is a gorgeously pretty bay in the center of the island. There are several places to eat and drink, some shops and a dive center. Boats arrive at Nopparat Thara Pier which has a handful of shops and places to eat and is about 10 minutes drive from the center of Ao Nang.

    Companies Operating from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang

    Koh Yao Sun Smile

    Average time

    40m - 1h

    Average price

    US$23

    (324)

    Ramon Transport

    Average time

    1h 45m

    Average price

    US$44

    (19)

    Railay Eco Tour

    Average time

    1h 45m

    Average price

    US$26

    (10)

    Phi Phi Cabana Speedboat

    Average time

    2h

    Average price

    US$26

    (4)

    Our travelers reviews about the ride from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang

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    10.02.2025

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    01.02.2025

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    05.06.2024

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    Questions & Answers for Traveling from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang

    What is the most popular transportation service from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang?

    Bus + Ferry stands out as the most popular transportation service between Koh Phi Phi and Ao Nang by Ramon Transport

    What is the distance between Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang?

    The distance between Koh Phi Phi and Ao Nang is approximately 35 km (Air).

    What is the fastest transportation service from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang?

    The fastest way to get from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang is with Ferry by Chaokoh Travel Center, which takes approximately 40m.

    What is the cheapest transport option from Koh Phi Phi and Ao Nang?

    The cheapest way to travel from Koh Phi Phi to Ao Nang is by van-ferry by Songserm, with prices starting at US$13.

    Who are the service providers on this route?

    The main service providers operating between Koh Phi Phi and Ao Nang include

    VAN+FERRY:  Railay Eco Tour | Koh Yao Sun Smile | Phi Phi Cabana Speedboat | Wangsai Speedboat

    FERRY:  Railay Eco Tour | Koh Yao Sun Smile | Ao Nang Princess | Phi Phi Cabana Speedboat

    BUS+FERRY:  Ao Nang Princess | Ramon Transport | Phantip 1970

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