Phang Nga Bay · Runs all year
Phuket to Ao Nang ferry
8 ferry departures are listed from Phuket to Ao Nang on Thursday 5 November, between 08:30 and 15:00, run by Phi Phi Cruiser, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Koh Yao Sun Smile and Ao Nang Travel And Tour and 2 more. The fastest takes 1h; operators publish 1h – 1h 10m. Boats leave from Rassada Pier and arrive at Nopparat Thara Pier.
- Fastest 1h
- 8 departures listed
- 6 operators
- From €22.52
✓ Checked 2 Nov 2026 against 3 sources
Updated 2 Nov 2026 · Sources · How we check
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Loy Krathong, 24 Nov 2026 (Nationwide). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
New Year's Eve, 31 Dec 2026 (Nationwide). Boats to Koh Phangan, Koh Samui and Koh Tao are very busy around New Year's Eve, which coincides with a Full Moon Party; book ahead. Events calendar
Chinese (Lunar) New Year, 6 Feb 2027 (Nationwide). Boats around these dates are busier than usual: book ahead. Events calendar
Songkran (Thai New Year), 13 Apr – 15 Apr 2027 (Nationwide). Ferries and boats are busy with Thai holidaymakers in the days around Songkran; book ahead. Events calendar
High season: boats on popular Andaman Coast routes can sell out in December, January and around holidays. Book a day or more ahead.
Phuket to Ao Nang 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08:30 → 15:15 | EarliestPhi Phi Cruiser Rassada Pier → OW Aonang | 6h 45m | €29.14 | Book |
| 09:00 → 10:00 | FastestBundhaya Speed Boat Phuket Rassada Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier Ao Nang | 1h | €29.14 | Book |
| 09:30 → 11:40 | Koh Yao Sun Smile Bang Rong Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier | 2h 10m | €29.04 | Book |
| 10:30 → 12:45 | CheapestAo Nang Travel And Tour Rassada Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier | 2h 15m | €22.52 | Book |
| 11:00 → 13:15 | Supaporn Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier | 2h 15m | €27.80 | Book |
| 13:00 → 14:30 | Green Planet Laem Hin Pier Phuket Town → Nopparat Thara Pier | 1h 30m | €26.49 | Book |
| 14:30 → 16:00 | Green Planet Laem Hin Pier Phuket Town → Nopparat Thara Pier | 1h 30m | €26.49 | Book |
| 15:00 → 16:20 | Last boatGreen Planet Bangrong Pier → Nopparat Thara Pier | 1h 20m | €26.49 | Book |
| Also listed for this trip, from or to nearby piers (not counted in the figures above) | ||||
| 08:30 → 10:00 |  Andaman Wave MasterRassada Pier → Floating Pier East Railay | 1h 30m | €29.14 | Book |
| 08:45 → 10:45 | PP Cabana Express Phuket Rassada pier → Railay | 2h | €34.18 | Book |
| 09:00 → 10:30 | Bundhaya Speed Boat Phuket Rassada Pier → Railay East Pier | 1h 30m | €29.12 | Book |
| 09:30 → 12:00 | Koh Yao Sun Smile Bang Rong Pier → Floating Pier East Railay | 2h 30m | €29.04 | Book |
| 10:30 → 12:30 | Ao Nang Travel And Tour Rassada Pier → Floating Pier East Railay | 2h | €22.52 | Book |
| 11:00 → 13:15 | Supaporn Speedboat Bang Rong Pier → Floating Pier East Railay | 2h 15m | €27.80 | Book |
| 12:00 → 13:30 | Andaman Wave Master Rassada Pier → Floating Pier East Railay | 1h 30m | €29.14 | Book |
| 13:00 → 15:00 | Green Planet Laem Hin Pier Phuket Town → Floating Pier East Railay | 2h | €26.49 | Book |
| 14:30 → 16:30 | Green Planet Laem Hin Pier Phuket Town → Floating Pier East Railay | 2h | €26.49 | Book |
| 15:00 → 16:50 | Green Planet Bangrong Pier → Floating Pier East Railay | 1h 50m | €26.49 | Book |
Operator timetable
All year: 11:00 from Phuket, plus 09:00 and 13:30 in high season
- Phuket → Ao Nang, high season (e.g. 10 Dec 2026): 09:00 → 10:10, 11:00 → 12:10, 13:30 → 14:40
- Green season (e.g. 6 Oct 2026): 11:00 → 12:10
- Ao Nang → Phuket: 11:30 → 12:30 all year, plus 13:00 and 15:30 in high season
Source: Bundhaya Speed Boat routes page and booking timetable, checked 29 Sept 2026.
Route facts
| Departs | Rassada Pier, Phuket |
|---|---|
| Arrives | Nopparat Thara Pier, Krabi |
| Crossing time | 1h – 1h 10m (fastest listed: 1h) |
| Distance | About 26 nautical miles (48 km) |
| Operators | Bundhaya Speed Boat (1h 10m (1h return)) |
| Boats | Speedboat |
| Season | Runs all year |
| Vehicles | Passengers only |
| Sea | Phang Nga Bay |
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Before you travel
Good to know
- Bundhaya lists some Andaman routes as seasonal only; outside the listed dates the route does not appear in the booking engine.
Getting to and from the pier
- Nopparat Thara Pier is at the western end of Ao Nang beach
Return trip: Ao Nang to Phuket is listed at 1 hour, also all year.
Phuket to Ao Nang ferry: questions
How long is the ferry from Phuket to Ao Nang?
Operators publish 1h – 1h 10m for Phuket to Ao Nang. On the booking listing for 5 Nov 2026, crossings ranged from 1h to 6h 45m, depending on the boat and the stops it makes. The sea distance is about 26 nautical miles.
How many ferries a day go from Phuket to Ao Nang?
8 departures were listed for 5 Nov 2026, the first at 08:30 and the last at 15:00 (checked 2 Nov 2026). The operators’ own timetable: All year: 11:00 from Phuket, plus 09:00 and 13:30 in high season. Departures change with the season, so check the date you want to travel.
Where does the Phuket to Ao Nang ferry leave from?
The main departure point is Rassada Pier; boats arrive at Nopparat Thara Pier. Some operators use other piers: Rassada Pier, Phuket Rassada Pier, Bang Rong Pier, Laem Hin Pier Phuket Town and Bangrong Pier. Your ticket names the pier. Nopparat Thara Pier is at the western end of Ao Nang beach.
How much is the ferry from Phuket to Ao Nang?
On 2 Nov 2026, the booking listing showed fares from €22.52 to €29.14 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 Phuket to Ao Nang?
Phi Phi Cruiser, Bundhaya Speed Boat, Koh Yao Sun Smile, Ao Nang Travel And Tour, Supaporn Speedboat and Green Planet. Bundhaya Speed Boat: Speedboat.
Does the Phuket to Ao Nang 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 Phuket to Ao Nang?
No. This is a passenger service; vehicles are not carried.
How do I get back from Ao Nang to Phuket?
Ao Nang to Phuket is listed at 1 hour, also all year.
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.
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 29 Sept 2026: Bundhaya booking search (operator site; trips served by its own booking API): departure and arrival times per sailing, queried for 6 Oct 2026 (green season) and 10 Dec 2026 (high season).
- bundhayaspeedboat.com, checked 29 Sept 2026: Bundhaya route list: travel time and season per route.
- Booking partner (12Go) public route page, departures and fares read 2 Nov 2026
Photo: Ao Nang Beach with longtail boats offshore and limestone cliffs at its western end, Krabi (kallerna, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0).
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