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Koh Tao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 → 15:30 | EarliestRamon Transport Mae Haad Koh Tao → Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi | 8h 30m | €55.63 | Book |
| 07:05 → 15:30 | Lomlahkkhirin Tao Mae Haad Pier → Phi Phi Ao Ton Sai Pier Ferry | 8h 25m | €60.93 | Book |
| 09:30 → 16:45 | FastestRamon Transport Mae Haad Koh Tao → Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi | 7h 15m | €55.63 | Book |
| 09:30 → 16:45 | Koh Tao Booking Center Koh Tao Booking Center Office → Tonsai Pier Koh Phi Phi | 7h 15m | €58.28 | Book |
| 19:00 → 12:00 | Ramon Transport Mae Haad Koh Tao → Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi | 17h | €43.71 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:30 | CheapestUdomrat Tour Mae Haad Pier → Tonsai Pier Koh Phi Phi | 14h 30m | €36.56 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:30 | Southern Transport Koh Tao Night Boat → Tonsai Koh Phi Phi | 14h 30m | €37.83 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:30 | Pattana Tour Mae Haad Pier → Tonsai Pier Phiphi Island | 14h 30m | €41.13 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:30 | Holiday Travel Agency Mae Haad Pier → Ton Sai Pier | 14h 30m | €41.33 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:00 | Fame Tour Mae Haad Koh Tao MS → Tonsai Pier Koh Phi Phi | 14h | €42.39 | Book |
| 21:00 → 11:30 | Last boatRuea Chor Maetapee Mae Haad Pier → Ton Sai Pier Koh Phi Phi | 14h 30m | €44.71 | Book |
Operator timetable
2 joint bus + boat departure times a day (Lomprayah 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026)
- Koh Tao → Koh Phi Phi: 07:05 → 15:30 speedboat + bus (฿2,300); 11:00 → 17:00 direct speedboat + bus (฿2,500)
- Koh Phi Phi → Koh Tao: 10:00 → 17:45 bus + catamaran (฿1,850)
Source: Lomprayah 2026 timetable (operator), checked 9 Oct 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao, Surat Thani |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Ton Sai Pier, Koh Phi Phi, Krabi |
| Crossing time | 6h – 8h 25m (bus + boat) (fastest listed: 7h 15m) |
| Distance | About 47 nautical miles (87 km) |
| Operators | Lomprayah (6h – 8h 25m door to door) |
| Boats | High-speed catamaran, Coach / van |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Gulf of Thailand |
See every operator, seat availability and the live price.
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 Tao: 10:00 → 17:45 bus + catamaran (฿1,850)
Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi?
Operators publish 6h – 8h 25m (bus + boat) for Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 7h 15m to 17h, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 47 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi?
11 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 07:00 and the last at 21:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: 2 joint bus + boat departure times 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 Tao to Koh Phi Phi ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao; boats arrive at Ton Sai Pier, Koh Phi Phi. Some operators use other piers: Mae Haad Koh Tao, Tao Mae Haad Pier, Koh Tao Booking Center Office, Mae Haad Pier and Koh Tao Night Boat. Your ticket names the pier. The road and sea legs connect at Donsak Pier (Surat Thani).
How much is the ferry from Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €36.56 to €60.93 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 Tao to Koh Phi Phi?
Ramon Transport, Lomlahkkhirin, Koh Tao Booking Center, Udomrat Tour, Southern Transport, Pattana Tour, Holiday Travel Agency and Fame Tour and 2 others. Lomprayah: High-speed catamaran, Coach / van.
Does the Koh Tao 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 Tao 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 Tao?
Koh Phi Phi → Koh Tao: 10:00 → 17:45 bus + catamaran (฿1,850)
How long does it take from Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi?
Between 6h and 8h 25m on Lomprayah’s joint ticket: 07:05 → 15:30 (speedboat + bus); 11:00 → 17:00 (direct speedboat + bus). Times from Lomprayah’s 2026 timetable, effective 25 August 2026.
How much is the Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi joint ticket?
From ฿2,300 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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