Gulf of Thailand · Runs all year
Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi ferry
3 ferry departures are listed from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi on Thursday 5 November, between 04:00 and 08:30, run by Raja Ferry, Lomprayah and Lomlahkkhirin. The fastest takes 7h; operators publish About 7h (bus + boat). Boats leave from Nathon Pier, Koh Samui and arrive at Ton Sai Pier, Koh Phi Phi.
- Fastest 7h
- 3 departures listed
- 3 operators
- From €33.98
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 2 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Fares from €33.98 per person, seen 2 Nov 2026
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Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi departures
Departures listed for 5 Nov 2026 (checked 2 Nov 2026). Fares are per adult, as listed that day. Times can change by date and season: pick your date for live seats.
| Depart → arrive | Operator & piers | Time | Fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04:00 → 17:00 | EarliestCheapestRaja Ferry Lipa Noi Koh Samui → Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi | 13h | €33.98 | Book |
| 08:30 → 15:30 | FastestLomprayah Lomprayah Nathon Pier → Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi | 7h | €41.09 | Book |
| 08:30 → 15:30 | Last boatLomlahkkhirin Samui Pralarn Pier LK → Phi Phi Ao Ton Sai Pier Ferry | 7h | €55.63 | Book |
Operator timetable
1 joint bus + boat departure time a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026)
- Koh Samui → Koh Phi Phi: 08:30 → 15:30 catamaran + bus from Nathon Pier (฿1,550); 08:30 → 15:30 speedboat + bus from Pralarn Pier (฿2,100)
- Koh Phi Phi → Koh Samui: 10:00 → 15:45 bus + catamaran to Nathon (฿1,550)
Source: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator), checked 9 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Nathon Pier, Koh Samui, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Ton Sai Pier, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi |
| Crossing time | About 7h (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 7h) |
| Distance | About 19 nautical miles (35 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (About 7h door to door) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran, Coach / van |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- One Lomprayah joint ticket covers both the road and the sea legs; the times here are from its 2026 timetable (effective 25 August 2026), so check the operator’s site before travelling.
Getting to and from the pier
- The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani)
- Lomprayah’s timetable also lists hotel pick-up / drop-off versions of many of these trips (marked “Any Hotel”) at a higher fare
Return trip: Koh Phi Phi → Koh Samui: 10:00 → 15:45 bus + catamaran to Nathon (฿1,550)
Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi?
Operators publish About 7h (bus + boat) for Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 7h to 13h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 19 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi?
3 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 04:00 and the last at 08:30 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 1 joint bus + boat departure time a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026). Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Nathon Pier, Koh Samui; boats arrive at Ton Sai Pier, Koh Phi Phi. Some operators use other piers: Lipa Noi Koh Samui, Lomprayah Nathon Pier and Samui Pralarn Pier LK. Your ticket names the pier. The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani).
How much is the ferry from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €33.98 to €55.63 per adult for 5 Nov 2026. The price depends on the operator, the boat (ferry, speedboat or catamaran) and whether a hotel or pier transfer is included. These were the prices on that day: check the live fare for your date before booking.
Which companies run ferries from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi?
Raja Ferry, Lomprayah and Lomlahkkhirin. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi ferry run all year?
The sources we checked list it as a year-round service. The southwest monsoon brings rougher seas from roughly May to October. Several island-hopping speedboats, especially in the far south around Koh Lipe and the Trang islands, run only in the high season, roughly November to April.
Can I take a car or motorbike from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Koh Phi Phi to Koh Samui?
Koh Phi Phi → Koh Samui: 10:00 → 15:45 bus + catamaran to Nathon (฿1,550)
How long does it take from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi?
7h on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 08:30 → 15:30 (catamaran + bus from Nathon Pier); 08:30 → 15:30 (speedboat + bus from Pralarn Pier). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.
How much is the Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi joint ticket?
From ฿1,550 per person on Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable; prices on partner sites such as 12Go can differ.
Sources and checks
We check each route against the operators’ and ports’ own pages, and read our booking partner’s public route page for current departures. Facts we could not confirm are left out.
- lomprayah.com, checked 9 Oct 2026: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator PDF, effective 25 August 2026): departure, arrival, bus/van and boat type and fare for each joint ticket.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Longtail boats and speedboats in the turquoise water of Ton Sai Bay, Koh Phi Phi Don (Diego Delso, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0).
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